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Yoda2 09-19-2013 09:25 AM
Originally Posted by FlyJSH (Post 1479766)
The last time I heard of an emergency takeoff was reading Flight of the Phoenix.
That actually was an emergency takeoff. Paul Mantz was killed during the filming, near Yuma, attempting to takeoff.

RhinoPherret 09-19-2013 10:05 AM
Originally Posted by Phantom Flyer (Post 1476494)
Bliddel; don't forget that the purpose of ANY "news" media outlet in today's environment is to sell ads. It's NOT to be accurate or factual, it's to sell ads and make money for the company.

The days of accurate news report went out with Walter Cronkite.

G'Day Mate:)
Where is Clark Kent, Jimmy Olson, and Lois Lane when you need them?

They would put a stop to these lecherous news reporters. :mad:

Stop the presses!!

DYNASTY HVY 09-19-2013 03:29 PM
Originally Posted by Phantom Flyer (Post 1476494)
Bliddel; don't forget that the purpose of ANY "news" media outlet in today's environment is to sell ads. It's NOT to be accurate or factual, it's to sell ads and make money for the company.

The days of accurate news report went out with Walter Cronkite.

G'Day Mate:)
And that is why their credibility comes into question.

Dougdrvr 09-21-2013 07:15 AM
Originally Posted by Yoda2 (Post 1486745)
That actually was an emergency takeoff. Paul Mantz was killed during the filming, near Yuma, attempting to takeoff.
He wasn't "taking off". It was a low pass (to simulate a take off) and caught a skid. And this is a thread about accuracy?:D


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