Short Final

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • An experimental homebuilt aircraft had a dramatic first takeoff attempt, overpitching and ground looping off the runway.
  • The pilot, claiming no damage, taxied back and requested to attempt another takeoff.
  • The tower required a runway inspection, leading another pilot to humorously comment on the first pilot's pants.
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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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