shropshire 0 #1 November 7, 2008 QuoteA pilot who suddenly went blind while flying his plane at 15,000ft was guided in to land by an RAF plane. A team was scrambled from the RAF base at Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire to help stricken pilot Jim O'Neill, 65. He was flying a two-seater Cessna plane from Prestwick airport in Scotland to Colchester, Essex, when a medical condition caused him to go blind. The RAF plane flew alongside Mr O'Neill and the crew shepherded him to their base with instructions over the radio. clicky (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #2 November 7, 2008 Massive props to all involved! Can you imagine how scary that would be? First of all you suddenly go blind, which would probably freak most people out anyway, then you remember you're flying solo in a light aircraft! I can't think of many worse places to be! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #3 November 7, 2008 QuoteI can't think of many worse places to be! *** Like Rosie Odonnell"s hot tub. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
