Short Final

On a recent trip to visit my inlaws, I was passing by an airport on my way when I heard this exchange … Cessna1234: Tower, Cessna 1234 is ready for takeoff … Tower: Cessna 1234 you are cleared for takeoff Runway 24. Say direction of flight … Cessna 1234: Cleared for takeoff Runway 24, Direction of Flight … Tower: Which way are you heading? … Cessna 1234: Oh! Heading southeast … Karl Vogelheim