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Originally posted by weedwhacker
Let's imagie you're in something the size of a typical office cubical....how long would it take someone to grab you from behind, by surprise? I
Originally posted by weedwhacker
I would storm through the door when it had been OPENED by someone, in the normal routine of bringing food and beverage up, or a pilot leaving to use the lavatory.
Originally posted by weedwhacker
There were ATC tapes that DID record people shouting....this, as transmitted by at least one airplane.
There's always a moment of confusion, to assess the situation.
Originally posted by weedwhacker So, this guy, the disgruntled guy, brought a fishing spear and a hatchet on board....
Originally posted by weedwhacker
So one, against three....long odds. Two against two???? That's kinda my point....
Originally posted by weedwhacker
[Well, again....ATC knowing that hi-jackings were occuring would accomplish what, exactly?? Please try to stay in the pre 9/11 mindset, when thinking about this.
Originally posted by weedwhacker
Can you imagine the outcry, if all four had been shot down?? AND, it's not likely that a shoot-down order could have been approved, just because of a hi-jacking!!!
Please try to stay in the pre 9/11 mindset, when thinking about this.
Originally posted by weedwhacker
They heard dis-jointed reports, from other pilots, of the transmissions accidentally on the air....
This was NOT Hollywood......
Originally posted by gavron Thanks for the inside information. I've read on other forums from other professional pilots, and that all are saying exactly what you are.
This all happening within a matter of, what? An hour? So many people, on the ground....confused....
I can imagine at least someone asking...."Did they squawk XXXX?" And getting a 'no' answer....
They asked airplanes in the vicinity, 'What do you see?'
They heard dis-jointed reports, from other pilots, of the transmissions accidentally on the air....
This was NOT Hollywood......