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Well it starts out OK. Planes want to fly, and they want to land. But it takes a little convincing because of course a plane doesn't really want anything. Wher
by cmurf 2y ago
Well it starts out OK. Planes want to fly, and they want to land. But it takes a little convincing because of course a plane doesn't really want anything.
Where things go sideways in the article is simultaneously verbose about extraneous details while entirely leaving out relevant details.
I think a non-pilot needs help ASAP. Either on board the plane or via cell phone or radio. Aviate first is good advice but I would promote communication over navigating in this case. A pilot can and should navigate. A non-pilot really can't, at least not cockpit navigation. Their mobile decice will need wifi. Maps app on most any mobile device will give a sufficiently accurate position.
I think the article is an exercise in how something that seems straightforward can be difficult to explain. Landings also have an inordinate number of often fatal pitfalls.
The best advice though is in the article: Don't panic. Don't make abrupt control inputs.
- Zak 2y agoIt depends a bit on what you mean by "navigate". Flying in the general direction of an airport is probably a lower priority than getting some help on the radio, but not flying toward a mountain or even a cloud should be a very high priority.
- dghlsakjg 2y agoFor sure. My broader point is that: Step 1. fuck with the throttle Step 2. reach for the PTT button on the yoke, which he confidently states is certain to be where it definitely wasn't on the plane I trained in, lets hope you don't start holding the trim switch which is also on the yoke for 15-20 seconds! Step 3. Get her straight and level Is kind of the exact wrong order.