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Scared teen pilot makes emergency landing after plane loses wheel
BEVERLY, Massachusetts -- A 17-year-old student pilot from Massachusetts who successfully made an emergency landing after losing a wheel during her first solo flight plans to return to the cockpit soon. (abc13.com) Ещё...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Maggie: Great job. As the Operations Manager of a Piper Dealership and Flight School years ago, I was very impressed with the calm that most female pilots had - plus their natural abilities. My boss told me that Guys were prone to forcing things and handling things roughly - like being mechanics, contractors, steel or plant workers, etc. Female's on the other hand 'feel' more than tug and jerk. As young ladies they play with dolls (no sexism implied here at all) For Females it's about pressures. An Airplane responds to feeling the bird, and making appropriate pressure movements to control the craft. Guys sometimes have a tougher time flying until they acquire the skill of pressures instead of movements. Well done to all who assisted in this interesting arrival ;) Remember this: "An emergency is any situation that the pilot is NOT prepared to handle."
I would congratulate the Pilot for keeping her cool & return (Landing) safe.
Appreciate her confidence & excellent trainers.
Appreciate her confidence & excellent trainers.
that's great, well done Maggie
I am sure Sully would be proud if he read this!
Awesome performance. Do not give up flying.
i observe here a competent pilot who had inner resources of which she had not tapped lately. It is good to be scared at the onset, but when she had to perform, perform she did. Hats off to this lady...Clearly some first rate flight instruction here too.
I saw the story and the interviews..she is a very level headed young lady..kudos to her and to her flight instructor who assisted in her safe return...