Fred Dryer holds the NFL record for most safeties in a game — and, oh yeah, he was almost Sam Malone on ‘Cheers’

Dryer’s place in the NFL record books might be the least interesting thing about him. It’s not often an NFL record stands for 45 years, but Fred Dryer still owns…

Continue ReadingFred Dryer holds the NFL record for most safeties in a game — and, oh yeah, he was almost Sam Malone on ‘Cheers’

When Southwest 1380’s engine failed, the cockpit was so loud the pilots had to use hand signals to communicate

(CNN) When an engine failed on a Southwest Airlines flight last month, pilot Tammie Jo Shults didn’t panic. Instead, she fell back on her extensive Navy experience. “My first thoughts were…

Continue ReadingWhen Southwest 1380’s engine failed, the cockpit was so loud the pilots had to use hand signals to communicate

Southwest 1380 Landing Proves Study Of Single Pilot Cargo Aircraft Is “Silly,’ Pilot Leader Says

A provision that would enable a study of single-pilot operation of cargo aircraft, strongly opposed by pilot groups, remains on the table as part of legislation to reauthorize the Federal…

Continue ReadingSouthwest 1380 Landing Proves Study Of Single Pilot Cargo Aircraft Is “Silly,’ Pilot Leader Says