Do not let ATC fly your airplane

Didn't someone we know try to deadstick a 117 simulator on a road? :)


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MikeD said:
Granted, this is a very extreme example, yes, but still one that shows that while you may have used the "E word", it might not always mean that traffic INSTANTLY stops and is cleared for you, and the controllers workload and attention can just automatically go to you.
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It's not that uncommon. I declared due to a flap failure once going in to Philly. Requested 27R (was initially given 35) and was then told to slow to min speed (tough to do when the flaps won't come out) and to expect holding because we were the fourth emergency inbound. Apparently there was an CAL 737 that was having hydraulic issues (number 1) a Airways 330 that was inbound to make a max weight landing due to a sick passenger (number 2) and then another CRJ with a stab trim problem. It happens.
 
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