At Valdez, Alaska for the annual fly‑in and STOL competition, a couple of planes arrived in short succession: a tailwheel Cessna with big Alaskan Bushwheel tires, followed by a Lake amphibian (not known for its short takeoff or landing capabilities).
Tower: “Cessna 123, turn left if you’re competing, or right if you’re just here to park.”
Cessna: “Cessna 123, turning left for competition parking.”
Tower: “Lake 456, turn right to park.”
Lake: “Hey, you’re not going to ask me if I’m competing?”
He didn’t ask. The Lake turned right.
Jim Freeman Mobile, AL
