That Time Rowan Atkinson Had to Take Control of a Plane Because the Pilot Fell Asleep
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After his pilot fell asleep during a flight, passenger Rowan Atkinson had to save the day by flying the plane until the pilot awoke.
  • EvilFonzy@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    …steered the plane from the roof using a series of ropes and pulleys. He was the only survivor.

    • Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      It’s insane that he was able to do this. The article goes into great detail about the use of paper clips so the remnents of cocktail napkins could be made strong enough to operate from the upper “roof” area of the cockpit.

      Absolutely unbelievable.