I was the last man out of pappa charley on that day, and i have to say Gordon looked very cool when i was on the step for a student exit :) i wished him luck and off i popped, and had no doubt he would do an exellent job of crashing the plane, I take my skydiving helmet off to Gordon, and thank my lucky stars he was flying that day :)
My compliments to the Great ACE Gordon Cooper once again 10 out of 10. He landed the same aircraft safe at Blackpool many years ago with a snapped aileron cable (NO ROLL) using the secondary effects of rudder. I was one of the jumpers who got out before he landed it. As for chopping the engine, it's fine to do so if it is safe to do so, the safty of the pilot is all important and I can say no one knows that aircraft better than Gordon. GH. D-9081 ppl multi 1000hrs +.
asrb45. That plane has a 3 bade prop, if that prop moving or not touches the ground the engine get's pulled no matter what.
In regards to killing the engine....we shall call it a difference of opinion then.
But your fooling yourself if you think that you will "eliminate" damage by killing the prop. To your credit at least you didn't say to kill so the plane won't blow up ;o)
I think a lot of people that commented are not pilots. Killing the engine eliminates damage as a result of a "prop strike" You kill the engine after you have the approach made, and good pilots rarely if ever have to make a go-around in a light aircraft.
the problem with cutting engine is that if he decided to go around for any reason he would be screwed, Also you don't know the position the prop will stop in. by the time he might consider killing the engine anyway he would be busy trying to land it....FLY THE PLANE!!!
What I said about cutting off the engine is a common procedure to prevent an explosion... after all, what is the use of landing the plane but die of an explosion?
I am a pilot actually. I sent a response by personal message, no point in making it messy out here. But one question, where in any Cessna POH does it say to kill the engine before touchdown on a power on approach or power on forced approach? You have got to be kidding me.
I agree with you there.. I've been a pilot for nearly 8 years flying Cessna's commercially.. that pilot couldn't have done it any better. Cutting the engine when you are certian your landing is assured could prevent further unnessecary damage, possibly fire and from you having to spend ten grand on a new prop.
he should of cut the motor with the prop out of the way on his way in he could of saved the prop and the motor too ive had mag failure on take off its no fun leaning it out real quick to find some sky lol
Nice landing,way to savve the day! Though there was one thing that I did notice. He still had his lights on and stuff, the procedures for a landing like that would be to turn off all electrical equipment and turn of the fuel flow and stuff.
I was in on board, Gordon the pilot did a superb job, climbed to 3500ft where myself and one other exited and then took the remaining three skydivers to 5000ft where they exited. All landed safely and had a tense hour waiting for word from Barton airfield. Was soooo glad when we heard he'd landed ok :o)
Sweet landing! Just how many firemen did it take to remove the seat cushion from the pilots arse??? Major pucker factor I bet.
kevino25701 1 month ago
That was the first plane I ever jumped from. I remember Gordon Cooper. He did a great job landing that plane safely.
fluffypolarcat 1 year ago
@fluffypolarcat me too
lxgbmedia 11 months ago
I would laugh if he would be like ahhh look at that and then kaaaaBOOM
ironedge626 1 year ago
@ironedge626 Well that is because you don't know the guy and you are a nob.
lxgbmedia 11 months ago
@lxgbmedia I am german So Watch out
ironedge626 11 months ago
@ironedge626 That explains it. OK I will let you off.
lxgbmedia 11 months ago
I wonder if a good preflight inspection would have prevented this?
sheepdogbarking 2 years ago
@sheepdogbarking you mean noticing the wheel missing before take off????
lxgbmedia 11 months ago
It could not have been done better!
jabp03 2 years ago
my respect to this pilot! Really great job!
drwhite138 2 years ago
I was the last man out of pappa charley on that day, and i have to say Gordon looked very cool when i was on the step for a student exit :) i wished him luck and off i popped, and had no doubt he would do an exellent job of crashing the plane, I take my skydiving helmet off to Gordon, and thank my lucky stars he was flying that day :)
darrengraham72 3 years ago 2
perfect!
phishyphunk 3 years ago
nicely done!
incubus427 3 years ago
They say: Every landing where you can walk away from is a good landing!
zimwrathnibs 3 years ago
Well done Gordon .. flew G-BKPC hundreds of times in the 90s at Cockerham, piloted by Gordon.. fantastic pilot!
Mike Jones
lifestooshort2006 4 years ago
Only thing else he could have done is getting his leg out the door and use it as the missing gear. Come onnn! Great job
rickyaap 4 years ago
rofl
wududare 3 years ago
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z00tmyster 4 years ago
Couldn't have done it better, he kept control of the aircraft right until the weight of the plane on one wheel meant he couldn't. Fabulous pilot.
amyjefferies 4 years ago
Hes goood
z00tmyster 4 years ago
Gordon Cooper taught me to do aerobatics. HE IS VERY VERY GOOD.
50118552 4 years ago
My compliments to the Great ACE Gordon Cooper once again 10 out of 10. He landed the same aircraft safe at Blackpool many years ago with a snapped aileron cable (NO ROLL) using the secondary effects of rudder. I was one of the jumpers who got out before he landed it. As for chopping the engine, it's fine to do so if it is safe to do so, the safty of the pilot is all important and I can say no one knows that aircraft better than Gordon. GH. D-9081 ppl multi 1000hrs +.
k8amc 4 years ago
bravo
jay13jay13 4 years ago 2
I agree gogogadegetcar......
asrb45. That plane has a 3 bade prop, if that prop moving or not touches the ground the engine get's pulled no matter what.
In regards to killing the engine....we shall call it a difference of opinion then.
But your fooling yourself if you think that you will "eliminate" damage by killing the prop. To your credit at least you didn't say to kill so the plane won't blow up ;o)
haggis 4 years ago
Cutting the engine is important for 02 reasons:
- avoid possible fire due to eletrical sparks
- avoid unnecessary damage to the engine (if the blade hits the ground with the engine on, the damage will increase)
YTDVC 4 years ago
everyone thinks there a pilot, the guy did good!
gogogadgetcar 4 years ago
I think a lot of people that commented are not pilots. Killing the engine eliminates damage as a result of a "prop strike" You kill the engine after you have the approach made, and good pilots rarely if ever have to make a go-around in a light aircraft.
asrlb45 4 years ago
Great pilot!
neospydel 4 years ago
I was at work experience at barton a week or so after this happened, spent most my time dismatling that plane :P
ThreeLance 5 years ago
He really should have turned the engine off by cutting the fuel flow just before touching the runway. The eletric devices should be off too.
But any landing that you live to tell the story is a good landing...
YTDVC 5 years ago
the problem with cutting engine is that if he decided to go around for any reason he would be screwed, Also you don't know the position the prop will stop in. by the time he might consider killing the engine anyway he would be busy trying to land it....FLY THE PLANE!!!
haggis 5 years ago
I´ll assume that you are not a licensed pilot...
What I said about cutting off the engine is a common procedure to prevent an explosion... after all, what is the use of landing the plane but die of an explosion?
YTDVC 5 years ago
I am a pilot actually. I sent a response by personal message, no point in making it messy out here. But one question, where in any Cessna POH does it say to kill the engine before touchdown on a power on approach or power on forced approach? You have got to be kidding me.
haggis 4 years ago
I agree with you there.. I've been a pilot for nearly 8 years flying Cessna's commercially.. that pilot couldn't have done it any better. Cutting the engine when you are certian your landing is assured could prevent further unnessecary damage, possibly fire and from you having to spend ten grand on a new prop.
jmr604 4 years ago
good thing it was a tail dragger, that helped alot i think
jiggy410 5 years ago
he should of cut the motor with the prop out of the way on his way in he could of saved the prop and the motor too ive had mag failure on take off its no fun leaning it out real quick to find some sky lol
rc51horndog 5 years ago
Should have would have....
I mean come on..
burningcow422 5 years ago
way to go
angusyoung111 5 years ago
Nice landing,way to savve the day! Though there was one thing that I did notice. He still had his lights on and stuff, the procedures for a landing like that would be to turn off all electrical equipment and turn of the fuel flow and stuff.
M4800 5 years ago
very skilled! well done!
suzukirideruk 5 years ago
I was in on board, Gordon the pilot did a superb job, climbed to 3500ft where myself and one other exited and then took the remaining three skydivers to 5000ft where they exited. All landed safely and had a tense hour waiting for word from Barton airfield. Was soooo glad when we heard he'd landed ok :o)
dannyrowlands 5 years ago
nice one Danny :)
darrengraham72 3 years ago
Toutes mes félicitations, je n'hésiterais à vous engager comme pilote de mon avion. Super!
lefebvrejj 5 years ago
That pilot rocks man
siddartha1 5 years ago
nicely done
c1my1k 5 years ago
Hey ! It's a good pilot...
Bomonn 5 years ago
Quality Landing - who was the pilot - Clive, Kev, Gordon, Julian?
Rehnn83 5 years ago
Wow - glad they made it.
Danno21F 5 years ago
I clapped. that was cool.
IknowJesus 5 years ago
perfect 2 point landing
devo100 5 years ago
lol, what if it just exploded..ha..lotr
skalla16 5 years ago