102. Geese Shatter Night Calm
<p>A bird strike is a possibility that every pilot has to face, and they happen so quickly it&#39;s generally up to the bird to do the avoidance maneuver. In this episode, we&#39;ll meet two people who were literally inches from losing their lives when not one but two geese hit their airplane in the dark of night at an altitude of about 3,000 feet. Hear their harrowing story and how quick actions prevented tragedy. </p>
I Learned About Flying From That
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Show Notes
A bird strike is a possibility that every pilot has to face, and they happen so quickly it's generally up to the bird to do the avoidance maneuver. In this episode, we'll meet two people who were literally inches from losing their lives when not one but two geese hit their airplane in the dark of night at an altitude of about 3,000 feet. Hear their harrowing story and how quick actions prevented tragedy.