The Gimli Glider was huge. Best commentary was done by Toronto Sun cartoonist Andy Donato. Airliner beside gas pumps at side of highway, attendant shouting back to boss, "This guy's asking me how many litres to a gallon!"
BTW the "runway" was actually a drag racing strip. The field was an abandoned air force base where the FO had trained, he suggested it when they realized they wouldn't make Winnipeg.
[This message has been edited by Squawk 8888 (edited 10 October 2000).]