After watching the movie, "Knowing", with the scene of an airliner coming down in front of the lead character and it's horrific special-effects, I wonder what I would do in such circumstances if heading down. Don't we all?
Remember Flight 93! Our civilian best...LET'S ROLL!
I saw that film. The plane crash scene was awesome! It was so unexpected, loud, realistic, and dramatic. I loved that movie!
I have a fair amount of experience in civilian aircraft (never military)...A380 down to a 15 seater whatever,and everything in between.I've been in one or two situations where I was *somewhat* concerned,but not panic stricken,in the air;a sudden,extreme "dive" in a 707 flying from Cairo to Dar Es Salaam being the most memorable.Perhaps your Navy experience gives you a knowledge advantage over us amateurs.