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To: missnry

FYI.the book about the Gimli glider is a good read, and the movie is excellent as well..


122 posted on 05/25/2007 1:13:27 PM PDT by ken5050
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To: ken5050

I can imagine the “butt-pucker factor” on the Gimli Glider was quite high.
I have been on a 747 with an engine loss, dumping fuel routine and fire trucks following you down the runway.
A 747 with an engine loss is a butt-pucker factor of zero compared to the Gimli incident.


126 posted on 05/25/2007 1:48:56 PM PDT by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals Crazy!)
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