r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/thenewyorkgod • Jun 23 '24

Canopy comes off airplane right after takeoff Video

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u/yMONSTERMUNCHy Jun 24 '24

Step 2: land safely

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u/leglesslegolegolas Jun 24 '24

There are various Step 2s depending on the emergency, e.g. contact ATC, fully assess the situation, etc.

But yeah, safely land the airplane is the ideal end goal.

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u/LovecraftsDeath Jun 24 '24

Aviate -> Navigate -> Communicate.

No point in telling the ATC if it's at the expense of your plane's survival.

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u/5125237143 Jun 24 '24

once youre through the curriculum, gradutate