Originally Posted by
noflynomore
I'm intrigued to know what possible effect one fighter, let alone six, could have over an unruly drunk.
What thought process could ever lead to that deployment?
Long ago, far away, prior to 9/11, a major European carrier trained thusly:
- Don't assume the crazy belligerent drunk is what he appears to be. He could well be a diversion for someone else trying to rush the cockpit.
- Do assume there is an accomplice, probably someone who looks like a nondescript business traveler.
- Don't leave the cockpit. If you do, do not let anybody get between you and the cockpit door.
- So you think you can deck him? What about Mr. Accomplice? Stay out of physical conflict; you're needed up front.
Which is by way of saying, if it turned out to be a hijack rather than a drunk, then a fighter could have done the unpleasant-but-necessary thing.
But your'e right about six. Two would have been plenty.