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*Mindz* · 12-16-2007, 06:07 PM

*DGthe3* · 12-16-2007, 07:15 PM

Wow. That was some nice work there. And how tough is the underside of that plane? I was expecting it to go up in flames at any moment

stovt001 · 12-16-2007, 07:59 PM

I could do that.......

Aww who am I kidding? But I did pull off a perfect parallel parking job today. 3 inches from the curb, perfectly parallel, perfectly centered in between both cars, in just one smooth motion. And you just know that makes you feel like a true man.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-17-2007, 12:07 AM

Awesome job. I don't know if you guys remember...a while back there was a plane scare. I think that people thought there was a bomb on the plane or something...maybe not. But it was a 737 if I remember right, and the pilot circled the airport as many times as he could untill nighttime so he could burn up some fuel before he landed. Reason: The landing gear was broken. It came out, but not all the way/correctly, so he landed with the front tire perpendicular to the tarmac. The minute he landed, the tire just exploded, and I think the plane fell on it's nose...but nobody was hurt, and no flames.

Parrallel parking: Aced it on my first try. :thumsup: :p

*Mindz* · 12-17-2007, 12:09 AM

I can e-brake park. Took me about 40 tries with some cones before I mastered it.

WillInThe04Ranger · 12-17-2007, 12:46 AM

haha looks like he's a pro now

bprange · 12-17-2007, 02:36 AM

That would really suck to be in that situation, he kept his directional control perfect and set it down so light that there can't be too much in actual damage to the airplane. I can't imagine what the sound of a several million dollar airplane silding downt the runway would be like. Good thing he had a long way and didn't run out. The fuel is stored in the wingtips outside of each engine and was pretty safe from the bottom which is just aluminum riveted to bulkheads but I am still surprised it didn't throw more sparks.

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But it was a 737 if I remember right, and the pilot circled the airport as many times as he could untill nighttime so he could burn up some fuel before he landed. Reason: The landing gear was broken. It came out, but not all the way/correctly, so he landed with the front tire perpendicular to the tarmac. The minute he landed, the tire just exploded, and I think the plane fell on it's nose...but nobody was hurt, and no flames.

That was a jetblue flight but it happens somewhat often...not a huge safty concern, just a ruined front strut and they usually don't even collapse. (last one was two months ago in Fargo, ND) -Not often I get to comment on the fourms and actually use my degree in aviation...

Jeff · 12-17-2007, 07:47 AM

Thats insanely good. He couldn't of done it any better.

*TAG UR IT* · 12-17-2007, 01:07 PM

That was beautiful. I would have been doing cartwheels coming out of that plane. They just take their time..."lemme grab my stuff.." hehehe...Yeah. I was suprised there weren't more sparks.

*KILLER74Z28* · 12-17-2007, 11:01 PM

*Mindz* · 12-07-2009, 01:46 PM

bump for great justice.

Supermans · 12-07-2009, 01:49 PM

The last thing anybody is worrying about is the cost of the airplane.. Amazing landing I might add..

PQ · 12-07-2009, 02:09 PM

I would guess the video soesn't do the pilot justice. Meaning he made it look so easy that the amazingness of the landing kinda goes unnoticed. If I watched the vid without knowing what the deal was, I'd assume it was a normal landing. lol

Props to this guy.

(pun intended)

brandotron · 12-07-2009, 02:17 PM

Very impressive.

12-16-2007, 06:07 PM	#1
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Amazing Pilot. Best emergency landing I've ever seen. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-16-2007, 07:15 PM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Wow. That was some nice work there. And how tough is the underside of that plane? I was expecting it to go up in flames at any moment __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

12-17-2007, 12:07 AM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Awesome job. I don't know if you guys remember...a while back there was a plane scare. I think that people thought there was a bomb on the plane or something...maybe not. But it was a 737 if I remember right, and the pilot circled the airport as many times as he could untill nighttime so he could burn up some fuel before he landed. Reason: The landing gear was broken. It came out, but not all the way/correctly, so he landed with the front tire perpendicular to the tarmac. The minute he landed, the tire just exploded, and I think the plane fell on it's nose...but nobody was hurt, and no flames. Parrallel parking: Aced it on my first try. :thumsup: :p __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-17-2007, 12:09 AM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	I can e-brake park. Took me about 40 tries with some cones before I mastered it. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-17-2007, 12:46 AM	#6
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12-16-2007, 07:59 PM	#3
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I could do that....... Aww who am I kidding? But I did pull off a perfect parallel parking job today. 3 inches from the curb, perfectly parallel, perfectly centered in between both cars, in just one smooth motion. And you just know that makes you feel like a true man.

12-17-2007, 07:47 AM	#8
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12-17-2007, 01:07 PM	#9
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	That was beautiful. I would have been doing cartwheels coming out of that plane. They just take their time..."lemme grab my stuff.." hehehe...Yeah. I was suprised there weren't more sparks.

12-17-2007, 11:01 PM	#10
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12-07-2009, 01:46 PM	#11
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	bump for great justice. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-07-2009, 01:49 PM	#12
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	The last thing anybody is worrying about is the cost of the airplane.. Amazing landing I might add.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

12-07-2009, 02:09 PM	#13
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I would guess the video soesn't do the pilot justice. Meaning he made it look so easy that the amazingness of the landing kinda goes unnoticed. If I watched the vid without knowing what the deal was, I'd assume it was a normal landing. lol Props to this guy. (pun intended) __________________

12-07-2009, 02:17 PM	#14
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Very impressive. __________________