You think that pilots shouldn’t be allowed to carry firearms onto planes? Well, then you’re either a pompous bureaucrat or deluded hippie. Spend one day in a pilot’s shoes, and you’ll be singing a different tune.
Just last week I piloted Flight 827: non-stop service from Minneapolis to Denver. We were attacked by cockpit ninjas. My co-pilot, Charlie, may he rest in peace, never had a chance. No firearm. I told the passengers we were experiencing turbulence. They never knew I was fighting off seven ninjas all while Charlie died in my arms.
It’s a dangerous business flying a commercial aircraft.
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I had to go back and comment on this one. For some reason my first comment never went through, but this story cracks me up every time and I’ve sent it on to a few pilots that I know as well. Keep it up, Eric. I love your writing =)
Dude! I appreciate that so much! Thanks for reading and sharing.