One day the pilot of a Trike was told by the tower to hold short of the active runway while a DC-8 landed. The DC-8 landed, rolled out, turned around, and taxied back past the Trike. Some quick-witted comedian in the DC-8 crew got on the radio and...
During the early 70's there was a rash of commercial aircraft hijackings. The following is an experience that I had while working at LAX when working the mid shift (11pm-7am).
LAX tower was notified by LA Center that PSA 902 had been...
STL approach: “United XXX best forward speed to the marker, you’re number one.”United XXX (male): “Roger, balls to the wall.”STL approach: “American XXXX, you’re number two behind a 737, follow him, cleared...
Hostman started this great group- Member's Life Stories.
I told him I wished I had some great stories like his (see them under this group heading), but didn't think I did. I did have some TIWTIWGTD (There I Was Thought I Was Going...
i've read about 'goose stepping', seen results of it, but until this AM i had'nt dun it. i was landing ( in light rain, ( rain, in wa state?) and alltho within 6 inches of runway center made a DUMB last second lateral...