Dmorris
Member
- Joined
- Jan 19, 2005
- Messages
- 802
- Location
- Somerset Kentucky
- Aircraft
- I currently own an IFR Carbon Cub FX3. This is my 3rd Carbon Cub. Owned a Xenon, 2 TAF 2000's.
- Total Flight Time
- Thousands and adding every week!
As I reflect back on September 11th. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. I was in New York City the week before and was actually flying my plane when the attacks occurred.
As complex as our Air Traffic Control system is it is very structured and most flights are generally routine. With some exceptions there are very few surprises for seasoned aviators. With that said Sept. 11th. was very different.
The first transmission I recall as being odd was an airliner saying something like “this is not good, something is going on”. My initial thought was that he was having some sort of emergency onboard his aircraft. After some more very unusual "chatter" it became apparent this was something much worse. A couple minutes later ATC instructed all pilots to remain quiet. Shortly thereafter I was instructed to land at the nearest suitable airport. It was only after I walked in the lobby and satrting watching TV did I have any idea what had just happened. My passenger just stared at the TV for what seemed like several minutes without as much as blinking. He eventually said “my brother works in the Pentagon”. Fortunately he was OK.
It was a day I’ll never forget!
As complex as our Air Traffic Control system is it is very structured and most flights are generally routine. With some exceptions there are very few surprises for seasoned aviators. With that said Sept. 11th. was very different.
The first transmission I recall as being odd was an airliner saying something like “this is not good, something is going on”. My initial thought was that he was having some sort of emergency onboard his aircraft. After some more very unusual "chatter" it became apparent this was something much worse. A couple minutes later ATC instructed all pilots to remain quiet. Shortly thereafter I was instructed to land at the nearest suitable airport. It was only after I walked in the lobby and satrting watching TV did I have any idea what had just happened. My passenger just stared at the TV for what seemed like several minutes without as much as blinking. He eventually said “my brother works in the Pentagon”. Fortunately he was OK.
It was a day I’ll never forget!