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Off-Duty Bomber Pilot Helps Land a United 737 After Captain Passes Out
At that moment, Gongol thought it was a medical emergency with a first class passenger, his instincts told him to stay seated and stay out of the way. A fourth call went out, "are there any non-revenue pilots on board, please ring your call button." Immediately, Gongol realized the pilot was the patient. He looked to his wife; as she gave him a nod, Gongol pressed his button and headed toward the flight deck. (www.afspc.af.mil) Mehr...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
So okay, here's a comment that's sure to send a bucketful of indignant comments: Good for her, job well done-I agree with all that. Thank the Lord she kept her head about her. However, she just did her job, didn't she. That's what she's there for. I've never been called a hero for doing my job.
ditto
So why the call for "non-revenue" pilots first? I understand military pilots being non-revenue but so are pilots who go for a joy ride on the weekend in their Cessna.
I think she was looking for DH UAL pilots or those belonging to another 121 first.
Never knew this happened and I live here. Just read and searched FlighAware and found it was posted. Holy Mother of *** something out of a movie. Amazing. Can't imagine being in the plane and that coming over the loud speaker. Sounds Hell of a job Capt. Mark Gongol. I believe you were on that plane for a reason that day.
Remember, he checked with his wife before he offered his assistance. His actions in the cockpit were consistent with his values.
Define what you mean. I suspect I know but just to be sure.
I meant that he is the kind of person who respected the input of his wife. The John Wayne stereotypical hero only pauses to kiss the "little woman" goodbye as he dashes off to heroic destiny. This guy consults her.
Maybe I'm reading too much into that ..... but I admit I might not double check with my husband before I offered my help.
Maybe I'm reading too much into that ..... but I admit I might not double check with my husband before I offered my help.
I think she wore the pants and he felt right comfortable taking orders from a female. LOL