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Posted: 7/13/2022 9:07:01 AM EDT
News story with new video of him actually towing the plane out, getting in, taking off, etc.
I don’t care if it’s a dupe. RIP, Sky King. New video released |
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He did stuff with that plane that nobody has ever done and all with no training.
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Rest In Peace sir. You provided one hell of an entertaining day on the west coast radio waves.
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Crazy M'fer. Gets the engines spun up before he even gets it out on the ramp in a position to taxi then climbs in it while its rolling. Amazing shit you couldn't make it up.
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Quoted: Suicidal thief. View Quote I suppose he was, but he was probably a lot of other things too. I think the story resonates with people because it really was clear that he was just a guy who worked at the airport. I have no idea why he ended up doing this; maybe he didn’t think it through very well, or maybe he planned it for months. Listening to the ATC audio is almost like a glimpse into someone’s soul. He’s completely candid about everything, and you can hear the sadness and regret in his voice. He knows the inevitable result of what he’s done. He doesn’t try to hurt anyone or make any grand statement, and doesn’t expect anyone to solve the problem he created. He finds an empty place to put it down and accepts his fate. He’s definitely not a hero, but I think that a lot of people can relate to what he was probably feeling. I get it though man, I really do. I am as callous and judgemental as anyone, but every so often a story like this comes along and makes me think that maybe I shouldn’t be. The human condition can be complicated. |
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Quoted: I suppose he was, but he was probably a lot of other things too. I think the story resonates with people because it really was clear that he was just a guy who worked at the airport. I have no idea why he ended up doing this; maybe he didn’t think it through very well, or maybe he planned it for months. Listening to the ATC audio is almost like a glimpse into someone’s soul. He’s completely candid about everything, and you can hear the sadness and regret in his voice. He knows the inevitable result of what he’s done. He doesn’t try to hurt anyone or make any grand statement, and doesn’t expect anyone to solve the problem he created. He finds an empty place to put it down and accepts his fate. He’s definitely not a hero, but I think that a lot of people can relate to what he was probably feeling. I get it though man, I really do. I am as callous and judgemental as anyone, but every so often a story like this comes along and makes me think that maybe I shouldn’t be. The human condition can be complicated. View Quote Just because I understand and can even empathize doesn't mean he made a good or right choice. I understand what would make a man abandon his job and family, run off, and plow his way through a mile of fresh poon. But it's also absolutely a despicable choice that every man must reject. |
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Quoted: Just because I understand and can even empathize doesn't mean he made a good or right choice. I understand what would make a man abandon his job and family, run off, and plow his way through a mile of fresh poon. But it's also absolutely a despicable choice that every man must reject. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I suppose he was, but he was probably a lot of other things too. I think the story resonates with people because it really was clear that he was just a guy who worked at the airport. I have no idea why he ended up doing this; maybe he didn’t think it through very well, or maybe he planned it for months. Listening to the ATC audio is almost like a glimpse into someone’s soul. He’s completely candid about everything, and you can hear the sadness and regret in his voice. He knows the inevitable result of what he’s done. He doesn’t try to hurt anyone or make any grand statement, and doesn’t expect anyone to solve the problem he created. He finds an empty place to put it down and accepts his fate. He’s definitely not a hero, but I think that a lot of people can relate to what he was probably feeling. I get it though man, I really do. I am as callous and judgemental as anyone, but every so often a story like this comes along and makes me think that maybe I shouldn’t be. The human condition can be complicated. Just because I understand and can even empathize doesn't mean he made a good or right choice. I understand what would make a man abandon his job and family, run off, and plow his way through a mile of fresh poon. But it's also absolutely a despicable choice that every man must reject. Who cares about a $13 an hour job as a baggage handler? He didn’t have kids but was married. |
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Quoted: Just because I understand and can even empathize doesn't mean he made a good or right choice. I understand what would make a man abandon his job and family, run off, and plow his way through a mile of fresh poon. But it's also absolutely a despicable choice that every man must reject. View Quote I don't think anyone here is arguing with you. |
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He destroyed a perfectly good airplane. One 9mm round would have been a whole lot more acceptable.
TC |
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Richard flips it |
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lol, at some of the butthurt responses
some people are born to party, some people are born to complain about others partying. tis life |
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Quoted: He destroyed a perfectly good airplane. One 9mm round would have been a whole lot more acceptable. TC View Quote Yeah, great, let him go die somewhere less offensive to your sensibilities so he can be a faceless statistic for someone else's gun control claims, huh? Much better alternative. Not in my electronic backyard! |
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The dude could have taken others out with him like many do. He chose not to, and for that, he gets my respect, and compassion.
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I think in some way, we all want to do a barrel roll.
RIP sky king |
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Honestly, I think he wanted to land the thing but just fucked it up
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I definitely don't condone what he did, but I give him credit for going out in an epic way. I do wish he would have landed it, served his time and got on with his life.
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Just a normal guy. Maybe a couple screws loose.
Fly high, Sky King. |
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[b]Originally Posted By AA717driver He destroyed a perfectly good airplane. One 9mm round would have been a whole lot more acceptable. TC View Quote It’s an inanimate object. I’m sure the operator had insurance. Don’t condone what he or the Blackhawk pilot down at Fort Stewart did, but I could care less about the aircraft themselves. At least they didn’t hurt anyone else. Though if the Fort Stewart guy had a little bit of a sense of humor, he would’ve taken than aircraft up to about 200 feet, engaged hover hold over an uninhabited area and jumped out. Leave everyone staring at an unmanned flying Blackhawk. |
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It's possible that the guy had a dream, accomplished that dream, and knew full well it was the last thing he would do. Possibly the last thing he wanted to do.
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So airlines Can get flights out on time if they chose to.
push back and taxi at forced intervals by ramp personnel; ticket upgrade |
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The jets from PDX breaking the sound barrier over my house on their way to get to him was what got me looking into what was happening. Lol
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Quoted: After you die, no one will ever remember you for you will have done nothing. He will live forever in the minds of others. Maybe he's not the waste of space you think he is. Maybe... it's you. View Quote |
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