johnost Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/no-idea-how-to-fly-the-airplane-passenger-forced-to-land-plane-after-pilot-becomes-sick/ar-AAX9uev?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=658592278bf546c6bba85fc905befb0a - and you don't even have to be a flightsimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnost Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 Here is some more info on the event from the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/05/11/palm-beach-international-passenger-landing/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F36cff5e%2F627be0a5956121755a7332bc%2F596bc76f9bbc0f403f96a3dc%2F50%2F72%2F627be0a5956121755a7332bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnost Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Here is an interview with the "Instant Pilot" who did so well. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/passenger-who-landed-plane-describes-jumping-into-action-when-aircraft-took-a-nosedive/ar-AAXiW3b?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=f26e32ad63e54220843d96197dcf9e21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPHILL3 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Two things that guy had going for him to land that aircraft with no damage to either him or the plane: A qualified and experienced flight instructor, and good weather. Plus. a major airport with a long runway. I think perhaps ten other random people may not have been able to do it as well in similar circumstances... Landing a real plane, even for a long-time flight simmer would probably prove to be the challenge of a lifetime (if you survive). The motion and flight dynamics of a plane is very different than sitting in your den landing a heavy. There is also the vertigo factor that many novice pilots suffer as the plane begins to descend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnuss Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Two things that guy had going for him to land that aircraft with no damage to either him or the plane: I'd add another thing: He didn't panic, he kept his wits about him. Many people would panic, or at least be so nervous that they'd have trouble following directions. As I said elsewhere, it's more of a nightmare than a "flightsimmer's dream." Larry N. As Skylab would say: Remember: Aviation is NOT an exact Science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnost Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 I think it can be a dream until you find yourself in that situation. :) However, he was IMO very lucky to have the help of a flight controller who was also a certified flight instructor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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