The CNN Reporter.

blaine · 04-05-2011, 07:15 PM

His request approved, the CNN News photographer quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight.

He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport.

Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hanger.

He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted, 'Let's go'.

The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind and took off.

Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot, 'Fly over the valley and make low passes so I can take pictures of the fires on the hillsides.'

'Why?' asked the pilot.

'Because I'm a photographer for CNN News,' he responded, 'and I need to get some close up shots.'

The pilot was strangely silent for a moment, finally he stammered, 'So, what you're telling me, is . . . You're NOT my flight instructor?'

:cool:

Water Warrior 2 · 04-05-2011, 08:35 PM

That would be quite the pucker factor. Had a somewhat distant but similar incident as a teenager. 18 and my pilot buddy was 17 with a new license to crash. He forgot how to land. I talked him down on the 3rd try without mishap. I was sure glad to have remembered some of the stuff he was telling me during his lessons.

mrlmd1 · 04-06-2011, 09:49 AM

Flying is easy, landing safely is the hard part.

alantf · 04-06-2011, 11:32 AM

Many moons ago (I haven't flown since the late 60s) we were told that any landing you can walk away from is a good landing.

Made me recollect my youth! Gawd, can't remember ever being so young. That's me - far left.[attachment=0:37r2tj0v]img022.jpg[/attachment:37r2tj0v]

Anybody else got any flying pics?

**jonathan180iq** · 04-06-2011, 12:41 PM

flying pigs? Sure:

....or did you say pics?

alantf · 04-06-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

flying pigs?

....or did you say pics?

:lol: :lol: :crackup :crackup

Water Warrior 2 · 04-06-2011, 04:45 PM

Flying pics ? Only if I throw one out the window. :lol:

BillInGA · 04-07-2011, 10:42 PM

Here's one of me taking my son on his first ride in a small airplane. Easter weekend about 8 or 9 years ago.[attachment=0:1rd68ruw]FirstFlight.JPG[/attachment:1rd68ruw]

Water Warrior 2 · 04-07-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BillInGA

Here's one of me taking my son on his first ride in a small airplane. Easter weekend about 8 or 9 years ago.[attachment=0:113xc99z]FirstFlight.JPG[/attachment:113xc99z]

Cool way to spend time together. I'll bet he is about as tall as Dad is by now.

04-05-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	The CNN Reporter. His request approved, the CNN News photographer quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport. Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hanger. He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted, 'Let's go'. The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind and took off. Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot, 'Fly over the valley and make low passes so I can take pictures of the fires on the hillsides.' 'Why?' asked the pilot. 'Because I'm a photographer for CNN News,' he responded, 'and I need to get some close up shots.' The pilot was strangely silent for a moment, finally he stammered, 'So, what you're telling me, is . . . You're NOT my flight instructor?' :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-05-2011, 08:35 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: The CNN Reporter. That would be quite the pucker factor. Had a somewhat distant but similar incident as a teenager. 18 and my pilot buddy was 17 with a new license to crash. He forgot how to land. I talked him down on the 3rd try without mishap. I was sure glad to have remembered some of the stuff he was telling me during his lessons.
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alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: The CNN Reporter. Many moons ago (I haven't flown since the late 60s) we were told that any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. Made me recollect my youth! Gawd, can't remember ever being so young. That's me - far left.[attachment=0:37r2tj0v]img022.jpg[/attachment:37r2tj0v] Anybody else got any flying pics? __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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04-07-2011, 10:42 PM	#8
BillInGA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 296	Re: The CNN Reporter. Here's one of me taking my son on his first ride in a small airplane. Easter weekend about 8 or 9 years ago.[attachment=0:1rd68ruw]FirstFlight.JPG[/attachment:1rd68ruw] __________________ ATGATT - All The Gear, All The Time
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