The pilot (or co-pilot), I don't recall, was also an Air Cadet at that airfield,... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

efm on May 1, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Gimli Glider

The pilot (or co-pilot), I don't recall, was also an Air Cadet at that airfield, which is how he knew that it was there, a good long strip, and well maintained.

crystalmace on May 2, 2014 [–]

Yes, and he was a glider pilot in the air cadet program which aided to his ability to properly land the plane without engines

seanmcdirmid on May 2, 2014 | [–]

The pilot was a glider pilot, the first officer was an air cadet, and the field was already turned into a race track.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact