Capt. Estaris: Mayday, mayday, this is Flight 132! We're experiencing a critical emergency and need to land immediately!
ATC: Flight 132, this is Tower. Copy your mayday. What's your situation?
Capt. Estaris: We've lost engine power. We're descending rapidly and need to divert to the nearest airport!
ATC: Roger that, Flight 132. What is your current altitude and location?
Capt. Estaris: We're at 4,500 feet, approximately 10 miles south of the Gothenburg- Landvetter Airport.
ATC: Understood. You're cleared to land on Runway 27. Wind is light, conditions are good.
Capt. Estaris: Cleared for Runway 27, Flight 132. Preparing for descent.
ATC: Do you have the airport in sight?
Capt. Estaris: Affirmative, Tower. Visual on the airport.
ATC: Great. Maintain your current heading. Can you confirm your descent rate?
Capt. Estaris: Descending at about 1,500 feet per minute. It's getting rough up here.
ATC: Copy that. Stay calm. Emergency services are standing by.
Capt. Estaris: Thank you, Tower. Engaging landing checklist now.
ATC: Flight 132, you're doing well. Keep that approach steady.
Capt. Estaris: Gear down and locked. Final checklist complete.
ATC: Clear to land, Flight 132. You've got this!
Capt. Estaris: Landing now.
ATC: Touchdown confirmed! Welcome back on solid ground.
Capt. Estaris: We're down! Thank you, Tower!
ATC: Emergency services are rolling. Great job, Flight 132!
"Well, it's a completely new and intense experience! But don't worry, I don't have blood on my face—just a bit of adrenaline and maybe some coffee stains!"
Natawa akong nilingon si Liv sa tabi ko.
"Well done First Officer Legazpi" nakangiting sabi ko sa kanaya.
I saw her pout and looked at me.
"Omg, pinuri ako ng isang Captain Estaris?! Am I dreaming?"
Nakuha niya pang magbiro.
Umiling nalang ako at inabutan ko siya ng tubig.
This is her first time experiencing this in her career, so I know she'll be a little shocked.
"Thanks!" Sabay kuha niya sa akin ng tubig.
Nag-ayos na kami ng gamit at tinanong ko ang Cabin Manager kung meron bang nasaktan sa mga pasahero buti naman at okay lang silang lahat. Nag-ayos narin ng connecting flight ang airlines para sa mga pasaherong apektado.
Kami maiiwan dahil gagawin pa ang aircarft bukas pa kami ng gabi makaka-alis or depende.
"Captain, that is a quick access thank you!"
Nakangiting sabi ng Cabin Manager habang naglalakad na kami sa loob ng Airport.
"Doing my job." sabay ngiti ko
"Still, thank you Captain" sabi ng isang pang flight attendant.
"Mamma, titta! De är alla tjejer! Till och med piloterna! Jag vill bli precis som hon!" ("Mommy, look! They're all girls! Even the pilots! I want to be just like her!")
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Between Clouds and Cores
Narrativa generaleA skilled and intelligent pilot is captivated by the clouds, thriving on the adrenaline of flying and the freedom it brings. She often escapes the realities of life on the ground through her passion for aviation. Her path crosses with a brilliant ne...
