Short Final: Best Of Breed

From AVweb reader Tony Greene

I flew a semi-obscure aircraft type to a local "Taco Tuesday" weekly fly-in Arcadia, Florida. After a couple of great tacos and even greater camaraderie, I boarded and buckled in preparation for engine start.

I noticed a young gentleman approaching the aircraft from behind the wing. When close enough he asked, “What are you?” I replied “Pudgy, Caucasian male.”

After a hearty laugh by both of us, the young gentleman introduced himself as a controller at a local airport, which explained the nature of his question. By the way, the type is a Scottish Aviation Bulldog.