nwa pilots nordo for 3 hours, not 45 minutes.

[CesnaCaptn]

Sources told FOX News there were three NORDO's --- or non-contacts -- the first one occurring shortly after the plane reached cruising altitude out of San Diego. The military was not notified until after the third NORDO -- which occurred as the plane approached Minneapolis.

Maybe they count a NORDO as a missed call or missed check in. Do you think the military should be alerted every time you ask the other pilot, "did I already check in?"

 

[MD11Drvr]

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It's just Minnesota and Wisconsin, nothing of value was at risk...

Don't forget Brett Farve's retired jersey and Brett Farve.

 

[QCappy]

Qcappy, quite being a jackass. The fact that it's being reported as without communication for 3 hours total is news. I agree that I want to see the source of the information rather than relying 100 percent upon the report, but quite frankly your random comments concerning crackpipes and drinking early is more juvenile than either an incorrect report from fox news or my reporting a potentially incorrect report from fox news.

Actually, my comment on the crackpipe is a reference to people who watch FOX news and think it is actual news. It's like someone who uses crack and thinks that their own personal crazy thoughts are actually what's going on.

My reference to you drinking is in response to your post that made it look as if you had been drinking. Read what you posted. Does it really make sense?

I prefer to find a source document before spouting off on a web board. It adds to your credibility.

 

[FishandFly]

I have no problem with your not understanding that there's a significant difference between what was previously suggested and 3 hours, starting at top of climb.

But going negative on fox is out of line. It's not my fault, nor fnn's fault that so few people watch your network, no matter what network that is.

 

[nismo611]

Fox news now there is a credible source LOL. I suppose if you believe that Britney spears is more important than what is really going on that is the channel to turn to. I often watch papa bear aka Bill O'Reilly getting torn apart by Steven Colbert for a good laugh. If you are looking for credible news The Colbert report has more in 30 minutes than 24 hours of Fox. Enjoy Bill "Papa Bear" O"Reilly getting beat down on his own show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QquTUR9nbC4

 

[kf4amu]

Enjoy Bill "Papa Bear" O"Reilly getting beat down on his own show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QquTUR9nbC4

Schooled? You realize Colbert was in character right?

 

[Baronman]

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It's just Minnesota and Wisconsin, nothing of value was at risk...

Hello?? The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome?! ;-)

 

[front9]

Don't forget Brett Farve's retired jersey and Brett Farve.

Again, nothing of value was at risk.

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

I knew 2 guys that flew about 2 1/2 hours, through the center of the US, with no ATC contact because they were arguing about religon the whole time.

So, I guess Congress will want to outlaw talking in the cockpit? Sterile cockpit from pushback to block in???

cliff
NBO

 

[ultrarunner]

Isn't any of this on ATC live?

 

[DrewBlows]

Sources told FOX News there were three NORDO's --- or non-contacts -- the first one occurring shortly after the plane reached cruising altitude out of San Diego.

This doesn't make sense. First, their terminology is screwed up, a 'NORDO' is an aircraft not in radio contact. Second, I don't think the author means there were three aircraft not in radio contract I'm guessing he means NWA188 went out of radio contact three separate times. In other words they missed a radio call three times. The last one is really the only one that matters. If this is the case I would say the original estimate of 78 minutes is closer to the actual time of no radio contact.

I'm guessing the author misunderstood something he read or something someone told him. It makes sense to me that a crew that would fly a significant amount of time without contacting anyone may have missed a few calls before that.

 

[nismo611]

Schooled? You realize Colbert was in character right?

In character huh. Do you think that someone as serious as Bill O'Reilly would go for someone coming on his show and making fun of everything he says and stands for? I doubt it he got beat at his own game and pretty bad. Furthermore lets just say for the sake of argument that he was in character, that just shows how serious a news network Fox actually is if they have interviews with characters.

 

[Jetjockey]

Don't forget Brett Farve's retired jersey and Brett Farve.

Like he said, nothing of value.

 

[f9cougar]

nismo611,
I guess your a big msnbc fan? Hows that hope and change workin for ya!

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

Brett Favre is AWESOME!
I am NOT an NFL Fan, but I LUV the Vikings!!! If they aren't in the Super Bowl, then I don't care.

cliff
NBO