After holding short of runway 4, with the vice-president of the company riding shotgun and no traffic in sight…
Pilot: “Cessna 123, still holding short.”
Tower: ” Cessna 123, Hold your taters.”
Pilot: “Taters held, over.”
Tower: “Cessna 123, release taters, [chuckle] Runway 33, position and hold.”
The VP was impressed and the pilot is now known company-wide as “Tater”.
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot holding short of a runway engaged in a humorous radio exchange with air traffic control, involving the phrase "Hold your taters."
- The pilot's quick-witted response impressed the company's vice-president, who was riding along.
- As a result of the amusing interaction, the pilot earned the company-wide nickname "Tater."
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