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Off-Duty Bomber Pilot Helps Land a United 737 After Captain Passes Out
At that moment, Gongol thought it was a medical emergency with a first class passenger, his instincts told him to stay seated and stay out of the way. A fourth call went out, "are there any non-revenue pilots on board, please ring your call button." Immediately, Gongol realized the pilot was the patient. He looked to his wife; as she gave him a nod, Gongol pressed his button and headed toward the flight deck. (www.afspc.af.mil) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
So okay, here's a comment that's sure to send a bucketful of indignant comments: Good for her, job well done-I agree with all that. Thank the Lord she kept her head about her. However, she just did her job, didn't she. That's what she's there for. I've never been called a hero for doing my job.
ditto
So why the call for "non-revenue" pilots first? I understand military pilots being non-revenue but so are pilots who go for a joy ride on the weekend in their Cessna.
I think she was looking for DH UAL pilots or those belonging to another 121 first.
Never knew this happened and I live here. Just read and searched FlighAware and found it was posted. Holy Mother of *** something out of a movie. Amazing. Can't imagine being in the plane and that coming over the loud speaker. Sounds Hell of a job Capt. Mark Gongol. I believe you were on that plane for a reason that day.
Remember, he checked with his wife before he offered his assistance. His actions in the cockpit were consistent with his values.