KLM flight diverted to St. John's after pilot falls ill
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KLM flight diverted to St. John's after pilot falls ill
KLM flight diverted to St. John's after pilot falls ill - Newfoundland & Labrador - CBC News
A Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) flight was diverted to St. John's International Airport Saturday evening on its way from Amsterdam to New York City after the pilot needed immediate medical attention.
A Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) flight was diverted to St. John's International Airport Saturday evening on its way from Amsterdam to New York City after the pilot needed immediate medical attention.
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Another poorly-written story about 'the pilot' of a 'plane' from a reporter with little aviation knowledge. When will they learn that there are two pilots (at least), a captain and a first officer. Which one was taken ill?
The Captain was taken ill during the flight. The original story on AT5 (linked to in the CBC News article) does mention this but perhaps the CBC reporter had trouble translating from Dutch.
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Is three pilots normal for AMS-JFK this time of year? I've seen some airlines add a third pilot westbound for winter winds and operate with two at other times of the year.
And, I've jumpseated on a United B-744 back in the glory days before Y2K where they operated ORD-NRT with four pilots. The fourth pilot was put on to 'plot' from what the captain told me.
Also, the guy on the radio in KLM 623 sounded kinda like a gringo to me. I ran into an American KLM pilot years ago in SEL (before ICN opened). I believe he was with TWA and said KLM picked up a few of his former colleagues as well.
And, I've jumpseated on a United B-744 back in the glory days before Y2K where they operated ORD-NRT with four pilots. The fourth pilot was put on to 'plot' from what the captain told me.
Also, the guy on the radio in KLM 623 sounded kinda like a gringo to me. I ran into an American KLM pilot years ago in SEL (before ICN opened). I believe he was with TWA and said KLM picked up a few of his former colleagues as well.
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Is three pilots normal for AMS-JFK this time of year? I've seen some airlines add a third pilot westbound for winter winds and operate with two at other times of the year.
And, I've jumpseated on a United B-744 back in the glory days before Y2K where they operated ORD-NRT with four pilots. The fourth pilot was put on to 'plot' from what the captain told me.
Also, the guy on the radio in KLM 623 sounded kinda like a gringo to me. I ran into an American KLM pilot years ago in SEL (before ICN opened). I believe he was with TWA and said KLM picked up a few of his former colleagues as well.
And, I've jumpseated on a United B-744 back in the glory days before Y2K where they operated ORD-NRT with four pilots. The fourth pilot was put on to 'plot' from what the captain told me.
Also, the guy on the radio in KLM 623 sounded kinda like a gringo to me. I ran into an American KLM pilot years ago in SEL (before ICN opened). I believe he was with TWA and said KLM picked up a few of his former colleagues as well.
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When will they learn that there are two pilots (at least), a captain and a first officer.
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Maybe we should not be too harsh with the media. The terms used to be "pilot" and "copilot" , with pilot being the captain.
That changed to "captain" and " first officer" just like "chief pilot " changed to "operational manager" or something like it.
As long as people understand which person is meant it is ok.
However when the media think there is only one "real" pilot upfront, then yes, you have a point.
That changed to "captain" and " first officer" just like "chief pilot " changed to "operational manager" or something like it.
As long as people understand which person is meant it is ok.
However when the media think there is only one "real" pilot upfront, then yes, you have a point.
If a "pilot" had a medical emergency, then what does it matter - Captain, First Officer?
The stop is for the pilot, not for the airplane, right?
The stop is for the pilot, not for the airplane, right?
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Originally Posted by Olympus
When will they learn that there are two pilots (at least), a captain and a first officer?
So, I guess if some of those in the industry are unaware, then the ignorant rags will be poorly advised
...not that I am defending the rags!
