09-05-2022, 02:02 AM -
(09-04-2022, 09:42 PM)Josh21 Wrote: Maybe a lil much.
My grandpa said put a ‘lil Pete on it. Texas Pete.
Pete....Texas Pete.!! That certainly qualifies.!
Can a 4-engine Super JetLiner fly on only one engine.?? You decide.... But here is a commentary from a 747 Captain of British Airways Flight BA-9 from London to Auckland back in 1982. After flying through a volcanic cloud around Indonesia the 747 developed "engine trouble" and all 4 engines suddenly went quiet. The Captain, Eric Moody, is quoted as saying:
Quote:Ladies and gentleman, this is your Captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damndest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress.
***So, this is an example of English 'understatement'. "small problem" = A 747 'Jumbo jet' has just magically changed into a lawn dart.
"I trust you are not in too much distress" = Oh really.?? What is that smell.?? Why is everyone racing for the lavatory----all carrying little clothes bags.??
This post was last modified: 09-05-2022, 05:36 AM by Hobbit99.