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Could a NON-PILOT land an airliner?
There are probably a fair number of people who like to imagine that if they were on board a jetliner and the flight crew became incapacitated, then they could jump up and save the day. ‘After all,’ they think, ‘I’m good at Microsoft Flight Simulator and, well, how hard can it be?’ The answer, it turns out, is extremely hard, according to those in the know – actual airline pilots. (www.dailymail.co.uk) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
" Flight crew, could you have a couple of those shots of Crown Royal waiting when we stop?"
I've had very little flight training in a 172, but yes, I could land an airliner. I doubt any of us would survive, but I could land it somewhere.
Like the honest reply !!
Clearly it would only occur in a dire emergency. Given that scenario it would depend on how many of the automated systems were still functioning properly and the ability of the “non pilot” to understand instructions from a qualified pilot. Rather unlikely set of circumstances I suspect.
I agree... When I was in A&P school and having a basic understanding of flight and some student flight training, we did an experiment. Without help in a full 727 simulator (many years ago) was able to setup and approach and successfully land. Admittedly, I did land a little hard, bust not enough to damage the a/c, but even at that, everyone would have walked off the plane!
I would think given that situation & a successful landing w/no injuries; damage to the aircraft would be the least concern.
As they say, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing.
As they say, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing.
They also say take-offs are optional, but landings are mandatory.
As a friend of mine says on A/C... In aviation, we have a 100% perfect record on a/c... Every a/c that goes up has come back down. We have never gotten one stuck up there... They have all made it back to the Ground... :)
"The only thing hard about flying is the ground." -- Charles Kingsford Smith
A cute little saying, but from what I've learned reading the article and most of everyone's opinions here, I'd have to say Mr Chas K Smith disagrees.
If aircraft is flying straight and level:
1. Find the radio (between the seats)
2. Set to 121.5MHz and call MAYDAY with flight number. If conversations can be heard on the existing frequency (119.5MHz or whatever), make your call there first.
3. Explain situation to controller.
4. Pray that your aircraft has full-auto capability. Wait for instructions on how to set up the flight management system for a full-auto landing at the nearest appropriate airport. Report fuel onboard and anything else asked for by controller.
5. Stay on the radio and keep communicating until landing.
6. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, you'll soon be a hero!
7. Start planning for the windfall from the movie.