At what point do you let the pilot know

Old Dec 7, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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At what point do you let the pilot know

I was flying on the way home from phx when I spotted this taking place outside the window.



When we took off all those were there. I was wondering at what point do you push the "next stop please" button.
It was fun watching those fall out when I remebered I had my cam under the seat in front of me..
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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When I check the rest of the wing it seemed to be ok..



I dont want to name what airline it is. As they seem to be the best one out there and still making money. So I dont want to hurt their rep.
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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if it means keeping my ticket at $49 and not $59...i wouldnt bother to let anyone know
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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that's ok...

those things are NOT part of the wings structural member...

granted, once that panel comes off...

Old Dec 8, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by I<3subie

I dont want to name what airline it is.
huh?
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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[QUOTE=I<3subie
When we took off all those were there. I was wondering at what point do you push the "next stop please" button.
It was fun watching those fall out when I remebered I had my cam under the seat in front of me..[/QUOTE]

hahaha.... It's amusing how you use "fun" in your statement. I will be doing every time one of those falls off. Great that you didn't panic, but did you mention it to anyone during the flight?
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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That sucks but on the other end you dont want to mention the airline but you post a pic of it

But on a serious note.. I hope you said something to them.

Originally Posted by I<3subie
When I check the rest of the wing it seemed to be ok..



I dont want to name what airline it is. As they seem to be the best one out there and still making money. So I dont want to hurt their rep.
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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Oh.. Whoops kinda gave that away...

So should we pshop some duct tape on that cowl? Should have seen the lady next to me.

ME: Tap Tap....
Lady: Huh..
ME: Check this out
Lady: Is that falling apart?
ME: Kinda looks that way
Lady: OMG.. My sister told me not to leave today.
ME: Its got a few left holding it on.. ah oh wait another blew out.
Lady: did you feel that?
Me: The plane shake?
Lady: Yeah
Me: Turbulance No biggy.. Ever see wings lift 11 ft during flight? Watch that one bounce..
Lady: WTF!!!
ME: Let me grab my cam incase they need evidence for ntsb
Lady: Whats ntsb?
Me: Ever heard of the mile high club?
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anyone else reminded of that TWILIGHT ZONE episode with a young william shatner?

he sees a monster on the wing of the airplane he's flying in. he tries to tell everyone. but they cant see the monster. so they arrest him, IIRC.

of course when the plane lands and the techs are examining it, they noticed the wing all torn up.
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 03:03 AM
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reminds me of this story too:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/326057...with_one_wing/
Old Dec 8, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ldivinag
anyone else reminded of that TWILIGHT ZONE episode with a young william shatner?

he sees a monster on the wing of the airplane he's flying in. he tries to tell everyone. but they cant see the monster. so they arrest him, IIRC.

of course when the plane lands and the techs are examining it, they noticed the wing all torn up.
Hey that reminds me of that simpsons episode where bart saw this thing on the schoolbus and no one believed him.

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