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...rejected takeoff from Juazeiro Do Norte's runway 13 at low speed after the left hand engine (PW6122) emitted a loud bang and came to a stop about 350 meters/1150 feet down the runway
But given how well Hollywood has trained us that all incidents, no matter how small, involving "transportation machines" result in a giant explosion and fire, is this really so surprising?Be alert! America needs more lerts.
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Originally posted by elaw View PostBut given how well Hollywood has trained us that all incidents, no matter how small, involving "transportation machines" result in a giant explosion and fire, is this really so surprising?
I recall seeing ads for smoke hoods in Sky-Mall magazine...Les règles de l'aviation de base découragent de longues périodes de dur tirer vers le haut.
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Originally posted by 3WE View PostI recall seeing ads for smoke hoods in Sky-Mall magazine...
Not only does it show dubious judgement showing an air-disaster movie on an airline flight, but it wasn't even a particularly good air-disaster movie.Be alert! America needs more lerts.
Eric Law
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Originally posted by elaw View PostHeh... that reminds me of a discussion I had over the weekend where my brother recalled being on a flight where the movie was "Airport '77".
Not only does it show dubious judgement showing an air-disaster movie on an airline flight, but it wasn't even a particularly good air-disaster movie.
...it's been a few years.
Originally posted by Someone like EvanAccording to the book, what you just did is impossible.Originally posted by Joe PatroniThat's the great thing about the 707, son, it can do everything but read.
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Mel Bakersfeld: Joe, this is Mel. There's no more time. Stop all engines and get out. Repeat. Stop all engines.
Cockpit qualified young man: Mr. Patroni, she won't take much more.
Joe Patroni: Well anyway, she's gonna get it.
Mel Bakersfeld: Joe, the plows are moving. Shut down and hold on! Joe Patroni! Do you read me? Acknowledge!
Mel Bakersfeld: Joe! Shut down!
Cockpit qualified young man: Mr. Patroni? Don't you hear him? Shut down.
Joe Patroni: I can't hear a thing. There's too much noise. Hold on. We're GOIN FOR BROKE!
Cockpit qualified young man: [after the plane gets out of the ditch] The instruction book said that was impossible.
Joe Patroni:
That's one nice thing about the 707. It can do everything BUT read.
[throws his chewed and soggy cigar over his shoulder]Les règles de l'aviation de base découragent de longues périodes de dur tirer vers le haut.
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