I was eagerly awaiting t/o clearance while holding short of the runway in FLL. There were several aircraft on approach, including a Shorts 360. After several requests for t/o, I intervened one more time. The response was a bit of a surprise…
Tower: Sir, just give me a moment while I get my Shorts down.
Short Final…
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot, waiting for takeoff clearance at FLL, experienced delays due to several approaching aircraft, including a Shorts 360.
- After multiple requests for clearance, the tower controller provided a humorous and unexpected response.
- The controller stated, "Sir, just give me a moment while I get my Shorts down," playing on the aircraft name.
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