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Vic41


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This is a remarkable feat, see;

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2465884/Caught-camera-Heart-stopping-moment-light-aircraft-passenger-77-brought-plane-land-pilot-collapsed-controls.html 



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A pretty gutsy effort eh Vic? The thing that amazed me was how calm he sounded, when i saw it on the telly. And that's what made him successful in bringing it down i reckon.

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Amazing bloke Troopy, even the RAF Helicopter Captain thought he was history once he tried to land, a remarkable effort. smile



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wow , totally amazing, feel sorry for the pilot and family though..

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