Short Final

Family and friends were watching the first takeoff of an experimental home built. As he came down the runway he over pitched then pushed the nose down hitting the runway causing a ground loop off the runway with dirt flying. He then taxied back on the runway … Tower: “What are your intentions?” … He said there was no damage and would like to go again … Tower: We will have to check the runway to be sure its clean first.” … Pilot in pattern: And he’d better check his pants to make sure they are clean.”

Family and friends were watching the first takeoff of an experimental home built.As he came down the runway he over pitched then pushed the nose down hitting the runway causing a ground loop off the runway with dirt flying. He then taxied back on the runway.

Tower: "What are your intentions?"

He said there was no damage and would like to go again.

Tower: "We will have to check the runway to be sure its clean first."

Pilot in pattern: "And he'd better check his pants to make sure they are clean."


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