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Looking at the ATC transcript, the passenger couldn't figure out the transponder, change frequencies or give out his cell phone number. At least he was able to

Looking at the ATC transcript, the passenger couldn't figure out the transponder, change frequencies or give out his cell phone number. At least he was able to get the microphone working. Likely he eventually picked up the phone number ATC gave him and they took it from there. The video shows ATC got him to a really long runway, a good portion of which he overflew. No flare on the landing, but the Caravan is a tough bird, the descent rate was gentle and the attitude was just right. An excellent landing is where you can use the airplane again (without repairs).

theonething 4y ago
> the attitude was just right attitude or altitude? I imagine both would be correct. :)
- wolf550e 4y ago
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attitude_control https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attitude_control
- recursive 4y ago
  I suspect altitude, attitude (aviation), and attitude (mental) were all three correct. :)
digitallyfree 4y ago
From the transcript it looked like the passenger had a lot of trouble giving out his phone number as well as getting the phone number from ATC. I wonder if it would make more sense for him to dial 911 on his cell phone instead given the emergency situation and have dispatch deal with routing him to the necessary help.