HWC@S1-A@sri-unix.UUCP (07/14/83)
From: Hon Wah Chin <HWC@S1-A> My instrument ground instructor topped the story of the sleeping pilot with one about someone flying from San Diego to LA in the dark who got off course. Strange noises and bumpiness; then the engine quits; air speed indicating zero; no sound of wind. The pilot opens the door in the pitch dark and reaches down with his foot. He feels ground. By the sheerest luck, he had flown onto a terraced mountain and had gotten stopped by bushes before hitting the next terrace. Less incredible: Is there anyone on this list who will be flying back from SigGraph to Boston or Ithaca and would be interested in taking along a passenger (pvt-sel; starting IFR)? Thanks. Hon Wah Chin (HWC@S1-A) LLNL, Livermore, CA