I like to think this. I've done this with other equipment and such.

Depends, did you spend the night at Holiday Inn Express?
If not, then it is going to be a real OH S--T moment.

Every time I played Flight Simulator back in the day, my landing ended with a cracked windshield, so I'm gonna say no. Now the wife would have no problem since she used to have a pilot's license and landed small planes many times.

All true but I’m gonna die trying- worst thing you can do is panic. What does the YouTube guy that discusses crashes talk about- the first thing you do - aviate…

Yes. Easily.

Yes, I could also parachute if that was an option.

Chatgpt will assist me in a flawless landing assuming I know the year make and model of a plane.

1. Contact Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Use the radio: Press the push-to-talk (PTT) button (usually on the yoke or center console) and say:
“Mayday, mayday, mayday. I am a passenger. The pilot is incapacitated. I need help landing a Cessna Grand Caravan EX.”
Frequency to try: 121.5 MHz (emergency) or 118.0–135.0 MHz (check if tuned to a local tower or center).
✈️ 2. Stabilize the Aircraft
Hold the yoke gently level. Don’t yank it.
Use the rudder pedals only if you need to keep the plane straight.
Check your altitude and airspeed: Ideal approach speed is around 85–95 knots.
Throttle control: Reduce the power gently (pull throttle lever toward you) to begin a slow descent.
🧭 3. Set Up for Landing
GPS/Navigation system (Garmin G1000 or similar):
Look for an airport (e.g., type “NRST” or use “Direct-to” for nearest airport).
Select one with a long runway (4,000+ feet is ideal).
Autopilot (if on): Use “NAV” or “APR” mode to help guide you to an airport if ATC instructs you.
🛬 4. Approach and Land
Slow to 85 knots by reducing throttle and lowering flaps (white arc on the airspeed gauge indicates safe flap range).
Flaps are usually lowered in increments: 10°, 20°, then full.
Align with the runway:
Use small yoke and rudder inputs.
Final approach:
Keep the nose slightly above level.
Gently reduce throttle to idle just before touchdown.
Touchdown:
Keep the plane straight using rudder.
Let the aircraft settle on its own wheels.
Brake gently. Pull back slightly on the yoke while braking.
✅ 5. After Landing
Throttle to idle.
Mixture to cut-off (red knob full back).
Fuel shutoff if you can find it.
Turn off ignition and master switch.
Wait for help.
🧠 Key Tips
Let ATC or any experienced pilot guide you—follow their instructions exactly.
You’re flying a forgiving and stable airplane. Many people have landed planes with no experience by staying calm and listening carefully.
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Did you watch 9-1-1 last night ?

Brian, if you observe people in roadway traffic, I think you'd have to agree many are challenged to operate even a motor vehicle - usually in two dimensional space. Rudder? where's that? what does it do?

I've never encountered a motor vehicle I couldn't handle.

Ted Striker did it

I still think I would give it hell. I could at LEAST hit the runway I think

100% certain I could get it to the scene of the crash..........

he had flown single engines in the air force before