I see Iran has no problem buying jets manufactured by the Great Satan.but, unlike the 911 bunch, the Iranian flight trainees didn’t skip class when they got to the part about LANDing the plane
I concur with Baslim. The landing was well done. It’s not all that uncommon for this malfunction to occur (‘tho I never had to make such a landing – I have had unsafe gear indications but they proved to be false). I’m a bit surprised that the runway wasn’t “foamed” with a fire retardant considering it’s the Tehran airport. In the U.S. foaming the runway is largely discontinued now as more trouble than it’s worth.
A much more challenging test is to land with one of the main landing gear retracted. Here’s a video of one that was well done. Click here
With an unsafe gear indication in the cockpit, frequently the pilot will make a “fly-by” of the airport tower and get their feedback on whether the gear is down. You’ve still got to be prepared however for the possibility of a collapse after touchdown. I’ve done the fly-by before, and then landed without incident.
@Baslim: normally passengers wouldn’t be moved in this situation. There’s plenty of elevator control for a smooth, controlled lowering of the nose to the runway at the lowest safe speed possible. Were passengers to be moved aft, the possibility of the aircraft falling back on its tail would come into play if the pilot overreacted at all during the touchdown (i.e., put too much back pressure, too rapidly, on the yoke which could force the nose too high and cause an overbalance and tailskid contact with the runway).
Sisyphos about 13 years ago
Welcome to the phallocracy! Hope you enjoyed the treat!
eric stott about 13 years ago
The last two lines scan nicely
pcolli about 13 years ago
The sun rises, I hold your hand.I turn to look at you; you are goneI hold your hand.
[copyright p colli 2011.]
Bill Thompson about 13 years ago
When I read the cartoon I heard it in Julie Andrew’s voice: “These are a few of my favorites things . . .”
Nighthawks Premium Member about 13 years ago
I see Iran has no problem buying jets manufactured by the Great Satan.but, unlike the 911 bunch, the Iranian flight trainees didn’t skip class when they got to the part about LANDing the plane
cleokaya about 13 years ago
That is correct. You have never tricked my treat and it is high time that you did.
comicnut4636 about 13 years ago
Some of these comments seem to have “drifted” from some other comic. They make less sense than the comic and it makes no sense. Oh Well, life goes on.
ransomknotts about 13 years ago
Those weren’t trainees. They’re professional pilots. You watch too much mainstream hate media, my friend.
@BillThompson. I tried putting it to Sound of Music too after reading your comment. It didn’t help much but it made the medicine go down.
Eagleskies Premium Member about 13 years ago
I concur with Baslim. The landing was well done. It’s not all that uncommon for this malfunction to occur (‘tho I never had to make such a landing – I have had unsafe gear indications but they proved to be false). I’m a bit surprised that the runway wasn’t “foamed” with a fire retardant considering it’s the Tehran airport. In the U.S. foaming the runway is largely discontinued now as more trouble than it’s worth.
A much more challenging test is to land with one of the main landing gear retracted. Here’s a video of one that was well done. Click here
With an unsafe gear indication in the cockpit, frequently the pilot will make a “fly-by” of the airport tower and get their feedback on whether the gear is down. You’ve still got to be prepared however for the possibility of a collapse after touchdown. I’ve done the fly-by before, and then landed without incident.
Eagleskies Premium Member about 13 years ago
@Baslim: normally passengers wouldn’t be moved in this situation. There’s plenty of elevator control for a smooth, controlled lowering of the nose to the runway at the lowest safe speed possible. Were passengers to be moved aft, the possibility of the aircraft falling back on its tail would come into play if the pilot overreacted at all during the touchdown (i.e., put too much back pressure, too rapidly, on the yoke which could force the nose too high and cause an overbalance and tailskid contact with the runway).
iced tea about 13 years ago
This reminded me of John Lennon singing on “I am the Walrus” on the Magical Mystery Tour LP: “Yellow matter custard, dripping from a dead dog’s eye.”
EricAlder about 13 years ago
Aww… “I never held you in my arms” is so sad. :(
ChukLitl Premium Member about 13 years ago
It’s best if you can trick her treat into treating your trick.
The Old Wolf about 13 years ago
Iran Airliner: Dude should get the Ayatollah’s Medal of Honor or whatever they award over there. That was a well-executed landing.
Ray_C about 13 years ago
The “Cigar” on the Blog: This is one case where a cigar is definitely just a cigar.
FLIGHT SUIT about 13 years ago
TNT seems like a really bad name for an airline.