Would you rather... 12/15/08

Maximus
Maximus Posts: 12,256 Member
edited September 2022 in Chit-Chat
On a 30 minute commuter flight on a regional jet, the pilot and crew become ill upon reaching 20,000 feet. You must fly and land the plane. There is not enough fuel to circle.

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A mad man is holding 50 people hostage and will kill them all if an attempt on his life is made. You are given a .22 rifle (no scope) and are instructed to take him out from 75 yards (clear shot)
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  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    land the plane. I have a better chance of that then hitting the madman
  • Hannah_Banana
    Hannah_Banana Posts: 1,242 Member
    Shoot the mad man. Either way, I'm going home alive. :smokin:
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Easy! I'd switch on the auto-pilot! :drinker:

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    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
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  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    I would choose the plane. I figure I could get talked through doing that WELL enough, even if not perfect. But aiming the rifle wouldn't be my strongest skill I don't think.

    Though me flying the plane would be rather like the movie Airplane! LOL!

    Rumack: Can you fly this plane, and land it?
    Ted Striker: Surely you can't be serious.
    Rumack: I am serious... and don't call me Shirley
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    I would say shoot the Madman - I don't like to fly on a plane - never mind landing one
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    On a 30 minute commuter flight on a regional jet, the pilot and crew become ill upon reaching 20,000 feet. You must fly and land the plane. There is not enough fuel to circle.

    Or

    A mad man is holding 50 people hostage and will kill them all if an attempt on his life is made. You are given a .22 rifle (no scope) and are instructed to take him out from 75 yards (clear hot)

    Tell me the mad man is a pedophile then hand me the rifle.
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    LOL Tam Love that Movie
  • WillPillageYourVillageForFood
    WillPillageYourVillageForFood Posts: 777 Member
    Is there any wind to figure in with the hostage situation? Just wondering since a 22's range is 50-75 yards with no wind. I think I would probably just hunker down and kiss my sorry butt goodbye. Or better still, I would hope that I was on the plane with Shannon. :bigsmile:
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    and to answer your question.

    Since he is "clear hot" I would not be able to shoot him. Now, if he were ugly, it would be a different story:happy:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    LOL Tam Love that Movie
    Me too! lol! :laugh:

    "The life of everyone on board depends upon just one thing: finding someone back there who can not only fly this plane, but who didn't have fish for dinner."
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    On a 30 minute commuter flight on a regional jet, the pilot and crew become ill upon reaching 20,000 feet. You must fly and land the plane. There is not enough fuel to circle.

    Or

    A mad man is holding 50 people hostage and will kill them all if an attempt on his life is made. You are given a .22 rifle (no scope) and are instructed to take him out from 75 yards (clear hot)

    Tell me the mad man is a pedophile then hand me the rifle.
    Oh, good one Mir. That just might make my aim better too!!! :angry:
  • janiebeth
    janiebeth Posts: 2,509 Member
    Shoot the madman - I'd have a half decent shot at that. I'd totally crash the plane..
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    Controller: I know but this guy has no flying experience at all. He's a menace to himself and everything else in the air... yes, birds too.
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




    Ok, I'll stop now! :embarassed: :embarassed:
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    you are no fun Max, I liked you better when you use the wrong words
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    you are no fun Max, I liked you better when you use the wrong words

    Don't worry, at his age he'll make plenty more mistakes. :laugh:
  • emibmas
    emibmas Posts: 1,058 Member
    you are no fun Max, I liked you better when you use the wrong words

    Don't worry, at his age he'll make plenty more mistakes. :laugh:

    Very true, Very true.:drinker:
  • newcruelty
    newcruelty Posts: 44
    I'd pilot the plan into the hostage area. I'd have a better chance of taking out the madman with the plane than I would with a .22 at 75 yards. :smile:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    I'd pilot the plan into the hostage area. I'd have a better chance of taking out the madman with the plane than I would with a .22 at 75 yards. :smile:
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    I like the way you think NC!!
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  • mizzymiz
    mizzymiz Posts: 417 Member
    umm... excuse me Gob'ner - how full is the commuter flight? Let's get a passenger count out there, and then we'll talk.

    thanks.
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
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  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
    On a 30 minute commuter flight on a regional jet, the pilot and crew become ill upon reaching 20,000 feet. You must fly and land the plane. There is not enough fuel to circle.

    Or

    A mad man is holding 50 people hostage and will kill them all if an attempt on his life is made. You are given a .22 rifle (no scope) and are instructed to take him out from 75 yards (clear shot)


    I'd take my chances with the .22--I'm a damn good shot. I can put a round through a flea's butt at 100 yards.:drinker:
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  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    you are no fun Max, I liked you better when you use the wrong words

    Don't worry, at his age he'll make plenty more mistakes. :laugh:

    Very true, Very true.:drinker:

    I pick the gun situation but I would aim at you and Mir. :grumble:

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  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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  • mizzymiz
    mizzymiz Posts: 417 Member
    umm... excuse me Gob'ner - how full is the commuter flight? Let's get a passenger count out there, and then we'll talk.

    thanks.

    Regional jets typically hold 50 folks, plus crew.

    great. and how many bullets do I get with the gun.

    I'm a details gal.
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