A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for help when the pilot of a small plane suddenly fell ill off Florida’s Atlantic coast, and was able to land the plane safely with the help of air traffic controllers.

The Royal Aero Club of WA's John Douglas, a pilot of 55 years, said it was possible for some people with no experience to safely replicate the man's feats, on a few conditions.

A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for help when the pilot of a small plane suddenly fell ill off Florida&rsquo;s Atlantic coast, and was able to land the plane safely with the help of air traffic controllers.
The Royal Aero Club of WA's John Douglas, a pilot of 55 years, said it was possible for some people with no experience to safely replicate the man's feats, on a few conditions.

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