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brasscat · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject: However

True, but as an Aerospace Engineer, when I see a pilot praying, I wonder about the airplane.

When flying I know what all those mechanical noises mean.
brasscat

007 · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

Well, it seems the miserable brasscat did not know that the pilot in his prayer was asking GOD to protect the passengers during their travel, and to wish them safe return to their families.
Anyway, what you hear in the intercom is a recorded prayer for travel, and not a pilot praying in his seat!

So, my question to brasscat, who is more dangerous a drunk pilot or a pilot who start his journey with a prayer?

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

AAh My numerical cousin has returned to chastise the unbeliever brasscat !

Long life to you Brother Seven. More power to your pen (and keyboard !)

brasscat · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:36 pm Post subject: Need Better Confidence

I have seen my share of mechanical failures in aircraft. Auto pilot is ok as long as the plane is ok.

Walked away from one airline crash in my past. No plans for a repeat.

Ask the folks at Spanair about autopilot and travel prayers. Just give me good engines and a confident crew.

True believer, you can have/ Good mechanics I prefer.
brasscat

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

In Sri Lanka you pray and leave a small offering at the shrine (Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic or even Sufi) before you travel, and again when you return successfully. There are small shrines all over the place; my best friend's mother built one in her front garden last year.

brasscat · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject: Never forget

The plane you fly on was built by the lowest bidders for every part.

There is something to be said for: "A wing and a prayer".
brasscat