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Posted on 01/05/2010 11:43:34 PM PST by JustPiper
The attempted bombing of Delta/Northwest 253 on Christmas Day was not the first from the Islamic terrorists nor will it be the last. Since I am a pilot, I have had people ask what can a passenger do onboard an airplane to help thwart a terrorist attack. Having personal experience with a few events myself, as well as reading articles and hearing stories from other crew members, I can give you some information which might assist you in dealing with a suspicious passenger or situation.
The first thing to realize is that there are a few different scenarios which the terrorists could be using on your particular flight. (Also realize that it could happen on any flight, not just one originating from a non U.S. location.) Options include ...
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My son is on a flight to the UK (as I type) and I cannot sleep! I am tracking his flight and praying that he will arrive safely. He’s got about 2 and a half hours to go.
I fly 6,000 miles a week.
When I step onto the plane, I look around and select my “posse.”
I also look to see who might be a problem — so far the stupid terrorist women in head-rags haven’t been a problem.
But I am always at the ready.
Had the Christmas knickerbomber been on mt flight, he would not have survived 10 minutes after his initial ignition.
If I find myself on an airplane someone already put a gun to my head. LOL
>>My son is on a flight to the UK (as I type) and I cannot sleep! I am tracking his flight and praying that he will arrive safely. He’s got about 2 and a half hours to go.<<
There have been billions of miles flown over the last few years with no problem. He is safer (despite the idiocy of Homeland Security and its retarded stepson the TSA) than if he were driving.
I have nearly 2 million miles and can tell yo uit is still the safest mode of transportation.
Bump
It’s true, I know, but I cannot help but worry about him. My Dad who was career AF and on flying status always said it was the safest mode of transportation.
<< When I step onto the plane, I look around and select my “posse.”
You are a wise man, freedumb2003. Thanks also to Rockie’s for a great post - y’all are both dead on! Freepers might be interested in my post #47 about a month ago:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401842/posts
Note: QBFimi retired as a B-767 Captain for a major airline (with over 30 years of airline service). He was involved in security issues both before and after 9/11, and is currently a sworn officer.
>>It’s true, I know, but I cannot help but worry about him. My Dad who was career AF and on flying status always said it was the safest mode of transportation.<<
It is — are you tracking with FlightTracker or similar? When my wife flies I check on her flight like ever 5 seconds or so. Because I have such great confidence and stuff...
I am sure he will be fine and your concern speaks highly of your character.
Well, add me to your ping list.
I am a 2 million mile flier (ALL in North America) and have been doing it pretty much weekly since before 9/11.
I have lots of travel advice — threat and comfort — should anyone wish to avail themselves of it.
May the angels protect his flight :)
I already had my close call as I was on Egypt Air 990 exactly one week prior to that flight that the First Officer drove the 767 into the Atlantic.
If had pulled a different work assignment, there would have been a good chance that I would have been on the flight that crashed.
That freaked me out.
Dear QBFimi:
re: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401842/posts (#47)
What an incredibly scary story! This was at DEN-ABQ, and only a few short months ago? May 2009?
Next time I’m on a flight, any flight, I’ll be more aware of who is flying with me.
That sounds just horrible. Like he wasn’t at all concerned about consequences.
You sound like a writer at Ghost Rider :)
You and me both friend! Still the nite owl I see lol
I’m afraid so. Some habits die real hard. I was actually an early riser at one time.
>>You sound like a writer at Ghost Rider :)<<
I have always wanted to be that cool.. (lol) :)
I’m using FlightAware. My daughter’s husband travels a great deal so she suggested that I use that.
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