I have
NEVER EVER claimed to be a doctor. Although I have performed field surgery using textbooks during war special ops, only out of necessity. And yes, I do have extensive medical knowledge, so what? I have met many doctors with pilot license. Big deal.
Kaptin, you are right that pax will always have some kind of weapons available to them. You are wrong in the "winstun plan" assertion. All I expect of my friends, the good public, is do YOUR best, whether that be crying in your seat or taking action. Yes, if I were on the flight, I would have immediately disarmed him. Given the opportunity? Yes, I would have terminated him. There is
NO place for these people in this world. Please let me reassure the more capable travelling pax that in taking out these guys ('self defence mate') you ARE gonna walk! Just don't steal the hijakers lunch money or give any stock tips to the window seat, THEN you're facing hard time....