FabSwingers.com forum: Emergency Landing

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

If you was called up on to land an aircraft in an emergency with the help of air traffic control, would you be able to land the aircraft?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. I can handle a stick..

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

No.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Yes....... What's the worst that can happen...... My mate was a freight aircraft pilot then got himself a small is it cesna, so he had a flight simulator on his laptop which I got to use and was quite capable of landing the plane

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe. In a light aircraft. Cessna etc as the reason above. Many games of flight simulator, and I can remember most of the stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I flew aeroplanes for fun and aeroplanes and helicopters for a living (Am I a professional?...whole other thread). To be fair, most able bodied and well co-ordinated people could fly a small aeroplane. Larger and performance aircraft are a bit to a lot more involved but the actual basics aren't hard.

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

Nope!

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By *rettyflamingoWoman
over a year ago

Where the flamboyance of flamingos live

No I can’t even parallel park so don’t let me loose with a plane. I’m a ditsy blonde what more can I say ?

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By *heDesiCandiTV/TS
over a year ago

Pinner

Depends if I was the only one on the plane and there is no parachute

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By *hil most chillMan
over a year ago

South East & Europe

All men are born with the inherent belief they could land a plane in an emergency, with only air traffic control to guide them down.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

Fuck yeah.

I’ve flown enough in video games, I’m almost a qualified pilot!

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By *reyeyesesMan
over a year ago

Ltown (temp)

I could definitely land one, whether it would be in one piece, the right way round or anyone survive is another question. I've flown/landed a light aircraft solo as a teen, but that means nothing when it comes to jumbos :D

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

Calm and reflective

Just take one step at time

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By *nimaginativeUsernameMan
over a year ago

Rochester, Kent

Definitely, but I’m a qualified pilot.

The principle is pretty much the same for a Cessna and a larger aeroplane, just more switches and buttons.

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By *rincess Peach xxCouple
over a year ago

leeds

"If you was called up on to land an aircraft in an emergency with the help of air traffic control, would you be able to land the aircraft?

As someone who holds a private pilots licence for a light aircraft I can tell you not there is not a chance in hell a random member of the public could land a commercial aircraft manually.

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By *rincess Peach xxCouple
over a year ago

leeds

"Definitely, but I’m a qualified pilot.

The principle is pretty much the same for a Cessna and a larger aeroplane, just more switches and buttons. "

It’s definitely not that simple. Landing a Cessna is much more forgiving in terms of approach, you could sit it down on the last 1/4 of the runway, not in a jumbo

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"Definitely, but I’m a qualified pilot.

The principle is pretty much the same for a Cessna and a larger aeroplane, just more switches and buttons.

It’s definitely not that simple. Landing a Cessna is much more forgiving in terms of approach, you could sit it down on the last 1/4 of the runway, not in a jumbo"

Have to agree with this synopsis though any paraglider will tell you air speed + bravery - walkie talkies / long straight = plumb landing

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By *i_guy_sloughMan
over a year ago

Langley

If there was no one more qualified to then I would step up, it is unlikely to be the prettiest of landings but I’m confident I could put it on the tarmac and eventually bring it to a stop somewhere.

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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago

Blyth

Of course! I'm a bloke, we can do anything. Except find the G spot everytime. That little fucker can be tricky

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I reckon I could

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By *ordo320Man
over a year ago

Gatwick

I’d also like to think I’d be able to give it a go too

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

"If you was called up on to land an aircraft in an emergency with the help of air traffic control, would you be able to land the aircraft?

Depends on the aircraft. A Cessena propeller driven light aircraft yes I probably could. A jet airliner with help from the control tower maybe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely no problem

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Only if the landing gear needs to be manually dropped also and there is a snow airfield nearby and there are lots on the plane and there is a terrorist and throw some snakes in as well...sorry...im getting mixed up with films I think.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Could I land it? Yes, 100%.

Would there be any survivors? Less certain.

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

As I have piloting experience on a single and twin engine aircraft, I am sure I could land a plane in an emergency.

Though it has been a fair few years

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

What airport are we landing at OP?

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Yes, totally sure I could do that, if I don’t pass out first

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

"What airport are we landing at OP? "

Id happily redirect to London to get a chance to visit you after i heroically land the plane!

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By *nimaginativeUsernameMan
over a year ago

Rochester, Kent

"Definitely, but I’m a qualified pilot.

The principle is pretty much the same for a Cessna and a larger aeroplane, just more switches and buttons.

It’s definitely not that simple. Landing a Cessna is much more forgiving in terms of approach, you could sit it down on the last 1/4 of the runway, not in a jumbo"

I didn’t say it would be simple. I said ‘the principle is pretty much the same’

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By *rincess Peach xxCouple
over a year ago

leeds

"Definitely, but I’m a qualified pilot.

The principle is pretty much the same for a Cessna and a larger aeroplane, just more switches and buttons.

It’s definitely not that simple. Landing a Cessna is much more forgiving in terms of approach, you could sit it down on the last 1/4 of the runway, not in a jumbo

I didn’t say it would be simple. I said ‘the principle is pretty much the same’"

That’s like saying the principle is the same for driving a F1 car and a ford fiesta, yet I guarantee you anyone in a F1 car for the first time would stall before ever moving off the line. A civilian trying to land 737 for example would have nothing more than a better view of there impending death.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Unless they gave me exact instructions, I wouldn't even know where to find the plane's gearstick

If it was just pushing a stick down at the right moment, I think I'd still struggle, let alone, being in a cockpit with a thousand buttons.

Even if I did get it down, I don't think it would fly again

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By *un-n-frolicsMan
over a year ago

London

Doubt it. But I'd give it my best shot! Could dine out on that tale for many a moon.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Sure I always listen to what I'm supposed to be doing in very important circumstances

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you was called up on to land an aircraft in an emergency with the help of air traffic control, would you be able to land the aircraft?

No problem.

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

"What airport are we landing at OP?

Id happily redirect to London to get a chance to visit you after i heroically land the plane!"

Do love a pilot. It's a very sexy profession

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By *hromosexualsCouple
over a year ago

Near Abercynon

Interesting question

Wikipedia says there is no record of it ever happening in a large commercial aircraft.

I'd like to think that I could stay calm and follow instructions... but it would be a huge ask.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I’m terrified of flying so if I was ever in that situation I think I’d pass out , besides I can’t even drive a car so I’d be pretty useless

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

Depends if we’re using the autopilot or not.

Most planes these days are auto pilot after takeoff and a few miles or not.

Short answer; yes

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

"What airport are we landing at OP?

Id happily redirect to London to get a chance to visit you after i heroically land the plane!

Do love a pilot. It's a very sexy profession

Youd definitely rise me above the clouds.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Definitely, but I’m a qualified pilot.

The principle is pretty much the same for a Cessna and a larger aeroplane, just more switches and buttons. "

As they say. If you want to know what all those knobs in the cockpit do, just ask them..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

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By *oubleTrouble666Couple
over a year ago

Hampshire

Yes. I learnt to fly at 16. Learnt to drive a year later.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What airport are we landing at OP? "

What ever airport you would like to be landing at

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Yes. It's mostly computer operated anyway. Flick some switches, twiddle some knobs, and stick the brake on when you need to

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you was called up on to land an aircraft in an emergency with the help of air traffic control, would you be able to land the aircraft?

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can't be that hard flaps down , landing gear down not as much throttle and land on the runway

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

"Yes. It's mostly computer operated anyway. Flick some switches, twiddle some knobs, and stick the brake on when you need to

LvM"

That sounds like my approach to sex

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes. It's mostly computer operated anyway. Flick some switches, twiddle some knobs, and stick the brake on when you need to

LvM

That sounds like my approach to sex

..and if it all starts to go wrong you can just eject!...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

"Yes. It's mostly computer operated anyway. Flick some switches, twiddle some knobs, and stick the brake on when you need to

LvM

That sounds like my approach to sex

..and if it all starts to go wrong you can just eject!...

Lol. It wouldn't be the first time!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What airport are we landing at OP?

Id happily redirect to London to get a chance to visit you after i heroically land the plane!

Do love a pilot. It's a very sexy profession

After a short flight throwing a helicopter around I had a lady passenger declare 'That was better than an orgasm'....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely, whether or not I'd be alive to tell the tale afterwards is another matter

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

"What airport are we landing at OP?

Id happily redirect to London to get a chance to visit you after i heroically land the plane!

Do love a pilot. It's a very sexy profession

After a short flight throwing a helicopter around I had a lady passenger declare 'That was better than an orgasm'....

Umm I'm not sure what that says about the quality of that woman's sex life?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a chance, nor could 99% of people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely I'm a dab hand with flaps and joysticks

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Nope.

Everyone is going to die

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What airport are we landing at OP?

Id happily redirect to London to get a chance to visit you after i heroically land the plane!

Do love a pilot. It's a very sexy profession

After a short flight throwing a helicopter around I had a lady passenger declare 'That was better than an orgasm'....

Umm I'm not sure what that says about the quality of that woman's sex life?!

Me neither, but her previous sex life wasn't with me so I didn't care, but she seemed very excited with her flying experience!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I have basic knowledge. Besides if no one else volunteers what else do you have to lose.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

ATC is helping you down, I might be able to do a controlled crash landing. A few people might even survive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By some of the landings of ryan air i think this has happened a lot. Lol. Budget air line. Get the passengers to fly. Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Definitely, but I’m a qualified pilot.

The principle is pretty much the same for a Cessna and a larger aeroplane, just more switches and buttons.

It’s definitely not that simple. Landing a Cessna is much more forgiving in terms of approach, you could sit it down on the last 1/4 of the runway, not in a jumbo

I didn’t say it would be simple. I said ‘the principle is pretty much the same’"

Placed slowly and gently on the floor in a straight line principle. Simples

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Can picture it like a scene from conair

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Using help from atc & tower, and on an aircraft that has autopilot & autoland, yes. I think that I would be able to follow the instructions & configure the aircraft to land.

Once on the ground it’s brakes all the way……..

If it was the last resort, I’d be the first to volunteer.

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By *ttmcdguyTV/TS
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

I look at it like this

The options

1 your gonna crash

2 if there’s a fighting chance I’ll give it my best shot !

I can’t swim very well but if the boat I was on was sinking I’m wouldn’t stay on it until it hit the sea bed !

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

Probably not but if I was the only hope or person available, then I'd try... I'm going to die anyway If I don't so.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I think so, it would be an honour to do my best

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By *xydadbodMan
over a year ago

Milton keynes

Me landing a plane? Yeah, the saying of "tuck your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye" springs to mind

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"If you was called up on to land an aircraft in an emergency with the help of air traffic control, would you be able to land the aircraft?

Time would tell. I would have a bloody good try when faced with death.

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

"If you was called up on to land an aircraft in an emergency with the help of air traffic control, would you be able to land the aircraft?

Of course I would its case of no choice

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

"No I can’t even parallel park so don’t let me loose with a plane. I’m a ditsy blonde what more can I say ?

I never learnt to parrel park but in this case its not needed

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Yep cool as a cucumber

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes & i’d be able to parallel park it too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I have enough trouble with my bloody car as a new driver

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"Yes & i’d be able to parallel park it too

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what about the wings

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By *ustincider888Man
over a year ago

Preston Ish

After many hours playing on various flight simulator games on the PC I'd have slight more confidence than if I hadn't played them but you don't get the feel of 40 mph cross winds while sitting in your living room so the whole thing could turn into disaster really

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By *entleman_spyMan
over a year ago

nearby

Yes. Mostly because I have been a pilot.

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By *ustincider888Man
over a year ago

Preston Ish

"Yes. Mostly because I have been a pilot."

I'm green with envy, my dream job but life took me down a different path.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well I'd give it a bloody good try

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By *kcirtMan
over a year ago

West Lothian

Someone has been listening to radio 1 ??.

How many chicken nuggets could you eat in one sitting

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

Yes defo give it a go and confident that I could land it with clear instructions

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

I could get the plane onto the ground. It would be a smouldering heap with no survivors but it would be on the ground.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I've played Flight Simulator on a ZX81 so no problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve done the famous Kai Tak approach in a full sized/motion 747 simulator once, that was fun. Okay someone else did the throttles/flaps etc but I got it down. It was always a dream of mine after being a krypton factor fan.

Also I have done a solo flight in a glider in my younger days thanks to being in the Air Cadets

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By *oubleTrouble666Couple
over a year ago

Hampshire

"I’ve done the famous Kai Tak approach in a full sized/motion 747 simulator once, that was fun. Okay someone else did the throttles/flaps etc but I got it down. It was always a dream of mine after being a krypton factor fan.

Also I have done a solo flight in a glider in my younger days thanks to being in the Air Cadets"

I was an instructor at Upavon. Maybe our paths have crossed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was an instructor at Upavon. Maybe our paths have crossed!"

Very possibly, I think it must have either been ‘93 or ‘94 when I did my BGT. I’ll have to dig out my logbook and check

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Similar controls to bop it

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By *oubleTrouble666Couple
over a year ago

Hampshire

"I was an instructor at Upavon. Maybe our paths have crossed!

Very possibly, I think it must have either been ‘93 or ‘94 when I did my BGT. I’ll have to dig out my logbook and check

I was there 1990 to 1999

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By *imnher17Couple
over a year ago

Mirfield

Yes - confidently

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was an instructor at Upavon. Maybe our paths have crossed!

Very possibly, I think it must have either been ‘93 or ‘94 when I did my BGT. I’ll have to dig out my logbook and check

I was there 1990 to 1999"

I wonder if I flew with you lol just checked my logbook . It was ze533 that I solo’d in during sept ‘94. Still remember that flight like it was yesterday. Got towed back to the flight line , did checks for next launch and instructor just said “I think you’ve got it now, off you go” and jumped out. I was so nervous !

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By *uddy laneMan
over a year ago

dudley

Easy i land my jumbo on my Fwb landing strip every other the parking in the hanger gets a bit tricky.

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By *oubleTrouble666Couple
over a year ago

Hampshire

"I was an instructor at Upavon. Maybe our paths have crossed!

Very possibly, I think it must have either been ‘93 or ‘94 when I did my BGT. I’ll have to dig out my logbook and check

I was there 1990 to 1999

It's possible

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

It would be a very dire situation if I was their only option; but yeah, I'd do it; let's face it, if I was being asked to fly the plane, everyone is pretty much as good as dead already so I couldn't make things any worse; at least I would've died trying to save myself and others instead of just letting it happen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just do what the crew doing engage auto pilot on mcp

And follow ATC instructions

And don’t forget to flare

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

maybe used to play flight simulator for hours each day, loved landing the big aircraft, also pretty good in any flying games.

but truth is most people would not be able to, even with the knowledge of flight simulator or movies or games, it would be pretty hard and high chances you would crash or drop out of the sky because wrong set up, speed, flaps, its not entirely like a joy stick and push a button then slow down to land.

another thing is if you were called up everyone on the plane would say they can fly it, so probably you wouldnt get picked

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