John Baker
Final Approach
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John Baker
OK, here is the scenario,the same daydream we have all had at one time or another, but like UFOs, we don't discuss it with anyone. 
Your on a flight in a large air transport whatever, loaded with passengers, on a flight to who cares. Then it happens, the terrorists jump up and take over the airplane. You are the only person on board with any pilot training at all, besides the flight crew who have been murdered by the terrorists.
You singlehandedly vanquish all the bad guys due to your one week of judo instruction you had ten years ago. You are the hero of the day, but now the aircraft only has you to fly it. :smile:
Now the problem, you are only checked out in a Cessna 152. You have not been checked out in anything else, although you did watch Sky King once.
Do you risk the wrath of the FAA and attempt to fly this big mother, even though you are not qualified, and have no clue what to do other than squawk 7700 and scream Mayday on 121.5 and hope someone can talk you to a safe landing?
Or, do you follow the rules and not attempt to fly an aircraft you are not checked out on?
When you land to the accolades and gratitude of the hundreds of passengers and hot stews.
, will the FAA pull your ticket? Should you have just remained in your seat and die knowing you did the right thing, or what? 
John
Your on a flight in a large air transport whatever, loaded with passengers, on a flight to who cares. Then it happens, the terrorists jump up and take over the airplane. You are the only person on board with any pilot training at all, besides the flight crew who have been murdered by the terrorists.
You singlehandedly vanquish all the bad guys due to your one week of judo instruction you had ten years ago. You are the hero of the day, but now the aircraft only has you to fly it. :smile:
Now the problem, you are only checked out in a Cessna 152. You have not been checked out in anything else, although you did watch Sky King once.
Do you risk the wrath of the FAA and attempt to fly this big mother, even though you are not qualified, and have no clue what to do other than squawk 7700 and scream Mayday on 121.5 and hope someone can talk you to a safe landing?
Or, do you follow the rules and not attempt to fly an aircraft you are not checked out on?When you land to the accolades and gratitude of the hundreds of passengers and hot stews.
, will the FAA pull your ticket? Should you have just remained in your seat and die knowing you did the right thing, or what? John
