United captain arrested at Edinburgh

[stilton]

Originally Posted by India Four Two

Does a non-FFDO pilot have any choice as to whether they are paired with an FFDO partner?

No, you have no choice

[Shawn K.]

...apparently history repeats itself. Well, at least a taser can't blow a hole in the fuselage - certainly safer than a real gun in a pressurized vessel. Wonders never cease!

[Sailvi767]

There is no real threat from a handgun in a pressurized aircraft. Originally they planned on FFDO’s using frangible low velocity ammo. After testing they realized it was not needed. The outflow valve might close another 1/100 of an inch if a round penetrated the skin but that’s about it. I am against the program for other reasons but not that one.

[Abrahn]

Originally Posted by Sailvi767

There is no real threat from a handgun in a pressurized aircraft

No fragile bits that, as Captain Ramius might say, "don't react too well to bullets"?

[Null Orifice]

Originally Posted by Sailvi767

There is no real threat from a handgun in a pressurized aircraft..

So the film 'Snakes on a plane' had no basis in fact?

[albatross]

A little humour:

You Tube

[Saintsman]

Originally Posted by Shawn K.

...apparently history repeats itself. Well, at least a taser can't blow a hole in the fuselage - certainly safer than a real gun in a pressurized vessel. Wonders never cease!

I once went down to the avionics bay in a VC10 at 40000 ft. There is an external access hatch there and I could see daylight around most of the seal. Far bigger hole than any bullet would make.

[stilton]

Originally Posted by albatross

A little humour:

https://youtu.be/Jtf4Zma8kMU?si=AT6Yt3DqNvGHTtD2

Not at all actually

[bean]

Originally Posted by stilton

Not at all actually

I agree. Quite sick

[Fursty Ferret]

certainly safer than a real gun in a pressurized vessel.

You'll be astonished to learn that there are several big holes in the fuselage of all modern pressurised aircraft. They aren't like balloons that get inflated once.

[Hedge36]

Originally Posted by 911slf

Pepper spray is useful if you seriously expect to encounter bears.

Because bears appreciate the added spice.

[Kiltrash]

What is it with Edinburgh.... Seems a Delta driver from last year is being done for being over the alcohol limit...well at least on today's local news ...
Sorry if there is a separate thread on this one

[DaveReidUK]

Originally Posted by Kiltrash

What is it with Edinburgh.... Seems a Delta driver from last year is being done for being over the alcohol limit...well at least on today's local news ...
Sorry if there is a separate thread on this one

In the EDI thread:

Originally Posted by SealinkBF

Pilot arrested, Delta flight at Edinburgh cancelled (travelmole.com)

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[Howard Long]

Made the Beeb front page here in Blighty.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...-fife-68481282

[MichaelOLearyGenius]

Is the tazer pilot still in custody in the UK awaiting the hearing or has he been allowed to travel back to the uk.

[stilton]

Originally Posted by Fursty Ferret

You'll be astonished to learn that there are several big holes in the fuselage of all modern pressurised aircraft. They aren't like balloons that get inflated once.

Yes they are designed in by the manufacturer, not shot out by a gun

What’s your point ?

[Amadis of Gaul]

Originally Posted by Kiltrash

What is it with Edinburgh.... Seems a Delta driver from last year is being done for being over the alcohol limit...well at least on today's local news ...
Sorry if there is a separate thread on this one

It's the haggis. Mind you, I like haggis. And cullen skink.

[Herod]

And Arbroath Smokies. "Mind you, they make me cough" for anyone who remembers the ad.

[r9chelsea]

I guess we can all standby for higher KCM randoms even though he didn’t screen (or shouldn’t have) at KCM.

[Asturias56]

Originally Posted by MichaelOLearyGenius

Is the tazer pilot still in custody in the UK awaiting the hearing or has he been allowed to travel back to the uk.

Pled guilty and remanded in custody to await sentence.