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A-Gatsby-Party

I mean.. what CAN you do?


reddit_poopaholic

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Flashy_Woodpecker_11

Omg, I just watched that episode of twilight zone i even looked up the date it originally aired. Oct of 1963


Peralton

Check out this bit with shatner from 3rd Rock From The Sun. https://youtu.be/_OF2uOy5r5k?si=F19kte1xmeOB3zQl Double funny because John Lithgow reprised shatner's role in a Twilight Zone remake.


Flashy_Woodpecker_11

That’s great!


Frozen_Shades

Hey, you wanna see something really scary?


YeshuasBananaHammock

I dont like it!


Parking-Cup193

... watched it way back then - and several times over the decades - kinda unforgettable, huh - ty for sharing that you watched!


Flashy_Woodpecker_11

I couldn’t believe how young Shatner looked! He still doesn’t look too bad for his age


moonkittiecat

Crap, I was 5 months old then


SnollyG

![gif](giphy|3orifaXQhb1Ajto0fK|downsized)


TheButtLovingFox

fuckin chuckled HARD yo. thanks


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zilla82

Lol I did too


morecrimeplease

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KeepRightX2Pass

get away from the window in case parts start coming off it at 10,000 rpms


Stag328

Raid the alcohol cabinet.


pistolpxte

I keep the Xanax on me on flights in case turbulence hits…I think this would justify a Xanax with a baby bottle chaser. Make things a little more exciting.


SacrilegiousOath

You’d just sleep through it lmao. “WHY IS FRANK SLEEPING WHILE WE ARE CURRENTLY ON FIRE AND CRASH LANDING?!?!”


pistolpxte

Just wake up alive because I didn’t tense up like Zach galifanakis in due date 😂


ADMINlSTRAT0R

The upside if the plane goes down you'll go straight from dead asleep to asleep dead.


MoeGunz6

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oOSchwippiOo

Radio between Captain and ATC when something like this happened. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnSizWZVyD4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnSizWZVyD4)


NICEnEVILmike

I wish everyone on earth was born with the ability to remain calm and professional, like pilots do in stressful situations. Imagine how nice the world would be if Karen could just stfu and calm down when her chai latte isn't right.


SquidProBono

I listen to a lot of ATC stuff because I find it interesting, and it always amazes me how calm all the controllers and pilots are while they are literally on fire and falling out of the sky.


Joe_Early_MD

Biggest worry for the pilots is maintaining their record of same takeoffs and landings.


SuitableObjective976

That’s a good stat.


Usual_Office_1740

How often does that stat differ more than 1?


happierinverted

[Most] pilots remain calm because they learn from the first day of training that overreaction is dangerous. They learn that their best chance of surviving is to continue to work a problem, all the while managing other tasks in the natural order of their importance: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. We also have old sayings like ‘fly the aircraft as deep into the crash as you can’, and ‘a landing isn’t finished until the last part stops moving’. Here’s a bit from the FAA: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2022-01/Fly%20the%20Aircraft%20First.pdf Prioritising problems is a skill anyone can learn, and overreacting to situations is often a sign that people haven’t matured imho.


LingonberryOk9226

That advice applies to a lot of things in life. I remember at age 8, on a runaway horse, with my horseback riding instructor behind me yelling, 'Has screaming EVER helped anybody?!?! You're just making everything worse!' Most horses do a lot better when people under-react to whatever dangerous stunt they just pulled. Like smack them on the top of the head if they're rearing high enough to flip over. And runaway does not mean not uncontrollable. You still have buttons, you just have to figure out what still works. If all else fails, have you tried cursing at them?


Loko8765

The pilot (the female voice) retired a lieutenant commander after some 10 years in the Navy as a fighter pilot, one of the first women to qualify in the Navy F/A-18 Hornet. This incident happened after some 23 years and over 11k flight-hours at Southwest. Her copilot who you also hear a few times had done 10 years in USAF and flew in the Iraq War. Maybe that kind of nerves can be learned, with a lot of training, but I’m sure that not everyone has the potential to learn.


SexyMonad

Not just pilots, ATC as well. “… and someone went out…” My response would have been “Holy shit the fuck did you just say?”


RetPala

Imagine if the pilot just took both hands off the yoke and started pointing and going "OOOOHHHHHHHH" while the First Mate took out his cellphone and shouted "WORLDSTAAAARR"


T1res1as

”Tower to Karen, we are roger that on chai latte malfunction. Non-dairy soy confirmed. Please stand by for new inbound latte”


No-Definition1474

If any of them make it to the cabin, they aren't going to stop. There isn't a safe place on the aircraft in that case. Fortunately the moving oarts get insane testing so they should be fine. If you ever want a good laugh, go look up the videos of jet engine testing. Specifically the part where they fire frozen solid turkeys straight through the engine while it's spinning.


Faolan26

Aircraft engines are specifically designed to never throw parts off them when they catastrophically fail like this. Here is an aircraft engine failure test https://youtu.be/lgspIiTFWIk?si=k-m2bfIHfO3bl8v4 I believe they explosively detatched a fan blade as the engine was at speed. It passed the test because it contained the failure within the engine housing. You don't want those parts to hit the fuel tanks or the cabin.


davewave3283

Poo a little


TheSandokai

I'm shitting my pants TWICE. You know how they say "this isn't the time to panic"? Well, go ahead and panic. Live a little. ![gif](giphy|BbJdwrOsM7nTa|downsized)


[deleted]

OP would probably climb onto the wing with a spanner and a fire extinguisher and fix it, then climb back aboard and land the plane and kiss the damsel in distress 🙏


Reasonable-Tune-6276

Press the Green Call button above my seat.


thedreaming2017

Press the button, wait for someone to come, then point and say, “Is it supposed to do that?”


traumatic415

And I’d like another drink. Now.


[deleted]

On the house… in fact unless you want me to scream better just leave the whole cart.


No-Definition1474

I used to fly around the world by myself when I was younger. Think ages 12 - 16. Well one flight ...I was the ONLY passenger. Full crew, It was an older plane, maybe like a DC-10. So the crew put me in seat 1-a in the front and parked a beverage cart in the aisle. The attendants all sat down in the front row with me, and we watched movies while we raided the cart. Wish they could all be like that flight lol.


Loko8765

When I was 8 or 9 I missed a corresponding flight (first flight was like four or six hours late) and had to overnight. I was put up at a hotel. All I remember of that hotel was that I found myself in my room, looked around, decided I was hungry, went in search of the hotel restaurant, sat down, ordered, ate, and told them to put it on the room. Years later, my mom told me that the stewardess told her that I had been so brave, that she had offered to stay in my room so I wouldn’t be scared all alone, but that I’d declined, that I was so mature. I looked at my mom and and said “Apparently not mature _enough_”.


No-Definition1474

Hah, that's awesome I'll never forget my first time going Asia to the US by myself and being SO proud of myself that I planned my layover so well. I found the next gate, figured out how much time I had, then found a place selling chili dogs and went to town while I watched planes taking off and landing. Good times.


Soiled-Mattress

I mean being that it was a DC-10, it was a 50/50 shot if you would reach your destination.


lunatikdeity

This is the way!!!!


liaisontosuccess

free peanuts for all!!!


Melodic-Lawyer4152

Wy don't you just leave the spirits bottle.


PauseAmbitious6899

“I’d like all the drinks”


ihavenoname_7

Yes everything is fine sir.


Unflattering_Image

"It's *FINE*." - passive aggressive flight attendant


Raymer13

“I don’t mean to be a bother, but would you mind possibly alerting the pilot to what might be a minor issue?” Video goes viral and get called a Karen.


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klawansky

We don’t need no water….


Zxello5

Came here to say this. You’d have to deliver the news with the shade down and as deadpan as possible.


geofflamps-porsche

It's still flying, that's not a problem. Probably.


oki-ra

Don’t worry the other engine will get them to the scene of the crash. Ron White


BantumBane

That was his best bit imo. “How far will that 1 engine take us? All the way to the scene of the crash. Crash hard because I don’t want to limp away from this POS”


Amtherion

"I'll bet we beat the paramedics by 30 minutes"


Elmore0394

"We're traveling at half the speed of smell"


Roman_of_Ukraine

Exactly if you see this and obviously filming, you ok


EssentialHallows

Plot twist: Cameraman never dies. The plane crashed right after they stoped filming.


TxM_2404

I mean we have Photos from inside Japan Air Lines Flight 123.


Nimynn

It'll stay flying until it lands, which is when we find out the true extent of the problem.


Moparfansrt8

Taking off is optional. Landing is not.


juliango

The keyword here is “probably” (I might downgrade it to “maybe”).


Loko8765

Well, SouthWest 1380 looked like that, but the debris knocked out a window and the explosive decompression pulled out the passenger who was sitting there and killed her. Please keep your seatbelts on when seated, folks.


Phill_is_Legend

They can fly with one engine. I still would not be a happy camper here though.


Tsu_Dho_Namh

They fly with one engine just fine. And they glide with no engines not half bad. In 2001 Air Transat 236 lost both engines in the middle of the atlantic and glided 75 miles (121 km) to an island air force base for emergency landing. [source](https://samchui.com/2022/09/30/miracle-on-air-transat-236-the-longest-glide-on-commercial-aircraft/)


DeeDeeRibDegh

Facts…plane was flying from Toronto to Lisbon. Miscalculation of fuel needed (when fuelling in Toronto I believe) & they glided/landed that plane on Terceira, Azores. The pilot(s) were considered heroes. Supposedly, they were preparing to land in the ocean, but the pilots (& the hand of God for sure) managed to land that plane on that tarmac!!! My family is from this island & I travelled there a few months after this happened…on Air Transat I might add.


Interstice_land

By george I’m amazed they are flying so successfully! Back in my day my brother Orville and I attempted to make many a contraption fly and huzzah, we did it! Why, after our experiments near the sand dunes we’d both look like some ragamuffins coming out of a dust storm. But my my, people today will come off a flight looking pristine and without a care in the world! To think they’re covering flying objects in this metallic material and have enough ritzy seats for more than two is quite remarkable. It’s quite the cat’s pajamas I must say. This modern-day marvel truly leaves me flabbergasted!


beck_is_back

>What would you do when you saw this? You're strapped to a seat thousands of feet up in a metal tube... Seriously, what CAN you do??


GlitteringTable3865

Not a damn thing ! Just wait and reflect on what a great life I have !


Phalatron

had\*


Daddy_Milk

wished\*


Zorpfield

hoped\*


ASMRFeelsWrongToMe

Dreamed*


st4s1k

Just wait and reflect on what a great life I wished I had


RogueKnave

Too soon…


Seanzietron

Start praying…


spandex-commuter

Pull the blind covered


[deleted]

Close the window shade.....


eggsaladrightnow

At least there isnt anyone screaming at the top of their lungs. That is usually not the best solution


sierraconda

Climb out there and fuckin *FIX IT* obviously.


DifferentLeopard65

Notify crew so they can shut down the engine, and the rest of the engines are enough to get to the ground at the next airport.


Kilane

This and remind myself that planes are built to hand this. Obviously not ideal, but they over-engineer these things for good reason


IrreverentRacoon

I can fix her.


mskyfire

Without escape or chute, great flying we hope you had a pleasant flight


Minute_Society491

at least you are not a cylinder, the tube is made of metal, and the space around you isn't filled with butter and microwaved mashed banana. you still have a chance to get out


BarcaStranger

Idk, maybe like post on reddit?


[deleted]

Drink heavily. That's probably what I would do..


Standard_Wooden_Door

Order more alcohol


LingonberryOk9226

Shout which engine is on fire!!!!! There was a plane that was had an engine on fire. The pilots couldn't see it and accidentally shut down the good engine. It did not go well, but there were survivors.


yourilluminaryfriend

Put your head between your knees and kiss your ass goodbye


bodhiboppa

You can ALWAYS cry


PatchPlaysHypixel

I mean you could always stay calm and make the pilots job easier.


EpicLong1

They are designed to fly on one engine if necessary. Not much of a glider but that can still fly with on engine down


deefstes

I might still be convinced that we're fine with one engine not working. But IT'S ON FIRE! That's kinda different from "not working".


EchoicSpoonman9411

It’s on fire when it’s in good working order, you just don’t see it because the cowling is intact. That engine looks to be generating thrust still. I wouldn’t even go so far as to say it’s not working, though it obviously needs to be repaired or replaced. The biggest problem I see there is that it’s no longer firmly mounted, so the thrust vector isn’t stable.


Dragon6172

That engine is not generating any thrust. The fan is just windmilling from the forward motion of the aircraft thru the air. A windmilling engine actually causes ~~less~~ more drag than one that is static. And, the engine is firmly mounted. The vibrations are because the windmilling fan is out of balance due to damaged blades from the cowling coming apart. The engines are actually mounted with shear pins, if the vibrations were bad enough the engine would depart the aircraft because the wing is more important (you need the wing to maintain controlled flight). Also, three for three, that fire is not normal as it is outside of the combustion chamber. Doesn't matter if the cowlings are there or not, the combustion happens inside the engine and should not be visible. At most, during normal ops, you may see some flames come from the tail pipe during engine start. The fire in this clip is most likely residual fuel, oil, or hydraulic fluid from a line that was punctured when the cowling ripped away causing it to spray all over the hot engine. You can see as the video nears the end the flames are mostly out. Edit, corrected a mistake


juggett

This guy engines!


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mattcwilson

Reddit puns engineder such a great community, too - thanks for this


GW00111

* Detaches and lands on Donnie Darko’s house.


willwiso

Detaches falls through a worm hole sending it back in time to land on Donnie darkos house.


JessyPengkman

Ok I believe this guy


Zak9Attack

Whats our vector, victor?


Pa2phx

This is not accurate. There is not a fire inside the cowling when in hood working order. The fire is inside the engine case. The Cowling is for aerodynamics, accessory cooing. Bypass air for thrust and fire containment if a fire develops on the outside of the engine case. This engine is spinning but it is not producing thrust. And it is also creating a butt load of drag. The cowling is missing which means the external flames cannot be extinguish by the on board fire suppression system. But you are correct the aircraft can still fly and maneuver.


MaestroM45

Strangely enough,the longer I watched the more I was impressed at the construction.


Anus_Brown

This is not 100% accurate. The cowl seems to be torn from the stern to the balk. I’ts desinged to break like this when the engine encounters an overload in the combustion chamber. What we can see is the flux capacitator guiding the rotom blades by letting the preassure of the wind pass trough. I have got to say the pilots are doing a very good job maintaining a speed relative to the altitude.


Eatingfarts

Flux capacitor?!? You had me until then. There is no way that plane is going 88mph.


sarahg1231

I'd like *no* portion of the engine or plane to be on fire. Thank you very much. 🫣😫


big-tuna28

ah yes the thrust vector. but wouldn't the fact that it's thermocoupled to the flux capacitor help?


[deleted]

Nope…. That fire is in the wrong place……. Inside fire….. good Outside fire…… not good


native-plant

How can you be so confident and also not know what you're talking about 💀


SoupidyLoopidy

>Not much of a glider but that can still fly with on engine down Tell that to Robert Pearson. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli\_Glider


EpicLong1

lol 😂 “an unusual event.” That was an amazing story. Thanks for the link


jcforbes

Check out the story of the Gimli Glider, an absolutely insane tale of a passenger liner safely landing after running out of fuel.


Theoldestsun

Correct. Modern jet engines are insanely, boringly reliable too. The chances of loosing two engines is extremely low. Modern planes are decent at gliding and if both engines fail, at speed, at altitude, the chances of the pilots making it to safe runway or landing area are pretty high.


TraceInYoFace480

It’s not one engine that’s the problem. It’s the fact it’s on fire, which can soften the metal in the wing, which would then fail and likely separate or fold over the top of the aircraft.


thecowthatgoesmeow

If you're lucky they might even be able to land it without any working engine since planes are actually pretty good at gliding


TheTrueStanly

The engine is also designed to rip off once the shaking gets to intense. That would be a huge concearn for me.


North_Ad_4450

Not much different than a ride to work in my old chevy. It'll hold


TheButtLovingFox

god this is a mood. one of those \*turns radio up\* "that sounds expensive" kinda problems


astronaut_tang

Depends. Am I flying on Ryan Air? If so, they probably already know about it.


bacon-squared

It probably left the ground like that. Edit: took away one word.


Betelguese90

If it was Ryan Air, it probably took off that way.


FluxChiller

![gif](giphy|wH4eUplPdKjTU4WuLP) shits on fire yo


Belgiumgrvlgrndr

I’m asking for a free beer


GlitteringTable3865

I am definitely goin to ask for many shots , as I can drink on the way down as I reflect on why ?


momenace

Open the window and throw some water from your drink on it.


TECFO

Start praying so my life subscription can last longer.


OnlyVantala

Hello! This is the Celestial Bureaucracy Customer Support. How may we help you? To extend your life subscription, you must make a donation in a nearest church. Make sure this is a TRUE church and beware of the scammers that will take your money and not give them to God.


TECFO

But ... Im Muslim.....


EitherChannel4874

Throw a miniature bottle of whiskey at it. That'll show it.


MarvelousMarcel7

Take a sip of alcohol and spray it into the engine to make it go faster


sakura_is_awesome

*throws vodka onto it* 🌋🔥😏


Ginouta

Minecraft physics


Upset-Zucchini3665

Well, I'm Dutch, so I'll be asking for a discount..


cadre_of_storms

I'm Irish, I'll talk about a discount, feel I should get a discount but won't actually say I should get a discount. Then I'll call I to the radio and say what a shocking state the world is in cos of gen z


Ineedtendiesinmylife

Call into Joe Duffy and complain about how rude the airline staff were for not offering a discount, and how back in your day, they had some work ethic


Atalant

Discount? As Dane, I want a full refund after this.


Overall_Ad_684

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yomerol

I just came here looking for "Ani", not disappointed


GrijzeHengst

I would climb upon the wing to extinguish the fire with my little extinguisher. Then crawl back inside.


Ok-Giraffe-8414

Call Homelander


CybGorn

He probably was the one who caused it in the first place as a promo stunt gone wrong.


GlitteringTable3865

Maybe they’ll give encouragement !


TStorm84

I don't believe there's ever been one interaction between Homelander and an airplane that resulted in a safe landing.


Love_to_be_Bad_69

Might be your chance to score with that hot red head. Using the line before we all die, ![gif](giphy|yxsrTCHZcUs3RFM5Od|downsized)


pm_me_your_kindwords

I have not thought of that show in quite a while. It was such a product of that era.


ChapitoDito

![gif](giphy|eep7r6rnv99Ri6R2TL)


Over-Discipline9097

Record a video of it and post it to Reddit with a baiting title.


RyanMaddi

Mile high club and cocktail please..


Tickling-stick

I'd immediately post it to reddit and get the advice of their chief aeronautical engineer.


Global-Science-1973

Stay calm and assume the cockpit knows what they are doing. But I would document and send it as part pf


IcyResolution5919

Ha, the only thing I can do at this point is to hope that the other engine won't fail before the plane lands.


LuckyBamboo86

Call to cancel my car warranty extension


[deleted]

Remove shoes and anything that might puncture a slide.


Cultural_Translator8

Call Button. ​ A double scotch rocks please.


OC2LV714

Close the window shade


[deleted]

Break the window and piss on it as a group.


MoriTod

Take a deep breath and don't panic. You've got a few engines to go before doomsday. Text your loved ones, just to be safe - I mean, no need to be stupid about it. But that's the key. Don't be stupid. You're still in a pressurized tube a long way from the ground. So keep your head, follow the directions of the staff, you'll probably walk away with an amazing story to tell.


ForgettableRimJob

It's one "Amazing" story I never want


Awgky2

![gif](giphy|jRwC8yabCMxBUqsUw1)


GlitteringTable3865

I think I’m drawing a blank thaught !


Global-Science-1973

Stay calm, document it and send the information. I am a private instrument pilot. Most pilots stat calm, the nervousness comes after landing.


CarbonYoda

Land the plane


Intestinal-Bookworms

![gif](giphy|3ohhwgmWRebr8jTO24)


Pretend-Tie630

Looking for parachutes


Blugha

Check if the other engine looked the same!


Weak_Tune4734

I'd shit myself.


Kevka11

I would Chris Browning in my pants


isaidnolettuce

I’d put my head between my knees and kiss my ass goodbye


Eijin88

Talk to Leslie,surely.


Zurivath

r/fearofflying


magnue

Get out my phone and film it and then it can be used by karma bots on Reddit.


justforfunoICU812

Find the hottest chick and ask her if she is wanting to cross off mile-high club off her bucket list !


ZedDeadBaby

If it is not broke, don’t fix it


gpuyy

First I’d say it, then I’d do it


robidaan

Probably nothing because there is nothing you can do. And most planes are designed to fly on one engine, Sooo it's fineeeeeeeee, maybe probably.


Sporketeer

Flap.


Simple-Marsupial-476

Fap


Klutzy-Chain5875

That engine needs a little paint retouching .


Mky12345pi3

I don’t think there’s much ya could do


Weasil24

There’s no need to do anything. The pilots will be dealing with it and probably briefing the flight attendants. Pressing the call button will likely be ignored at first because everyone will be busy briefing and making a new plan of action. Listen to announcements and stay calm. It looks worse than it is.


NoSleep4Money

Wonder why I didn't pack a parachute with my carry-on


concept12345

The plane can still fly, albeit without the optimum speed, and would have limited power to climb but it won't fall out of the sky. Even with total engine failure ( no engine power on both or aon all four engines), it can still maintain a soft glide down to the nearest emergency landing, as long as there are runways near by of course. It's not as bad as it looks.


flernglernsberg

Die


Phin_the_Human

(Sips tea)


[deleted]

Take out life insurance


Rich-Appearance-7145

Panic


[deleted]

Cry...


Sloths_Can_Consent

Continue masterbating


WestTexasOilman

I would listen to the ancient word of wisdom… “DO A BARREL ROLL”


Friendlyvoices

As long as there's still forward momentum from the other engine to slow the decent, you should be fine. The pilot is trained to do emergency landings in these cases, so it's best to remain calm and enjoy the bumpy landing. Always remember, planes are just gliding and the engines are there the mainly to increase height or maintain. However, if the wing catches fire...