One day, the pilot of a Cherokee 180 was told by the tower to hold short of the runway while a DC-8 landed. The DC-8 landed, rolled out, turned around, and taxied back past the Cherokee.
Some quick-witted comedian in the DC-8 crew got on the radio and said: “What a cute little plane. Did you make it yourself?”
Our hero the Cherokee pilot, not about to let the insult go by, came back with a real zinger: “I made it out of DC-8 parts. Another landing like that and I’ll have enough parts for another one.”
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Editor’s Note – I fly a cute little Cessna Skyhawk.
But it flies better than my co-worker’s Audi!









Just thought I’d stop and comment for a change…I’m really enjoying your blog.. I don’t work in Aviation at all – but I teach Aviation Management students … figure reading here can’t hurt
I always try to make their assignments and so on relevant to aviation topics… have learned a fair bit in previous years as a result.
Oh – that was GOOD!
Dear Flit-
I’m often a teacher as well – mixing humor in with lessons is always appreciated by young and old students.
And, thanks Mom!
-Paula
Hahaha quick thinking! That’s hilarious.