Would you fly with him?

[Mary Ann]

No problem at all. I've flown with Flybe several times as they're based in Exeter, and slightly bumpy landings are the norm in these little planes. This was an extremely rare incident and I'm sure "fully functional" pilots have had things happen to them, such as spasms, which have also rendered their limbs useless.

 

[Gaith]

Well, if he's a capable and expert pilot, sure, why not fly with him. But if this were a recurring issue, I might think twice. One doesn't want the landing process to get out of hand.

 

[J.T.B.]

No problem at all. I've flown with Flybe several times as they're based in Exeter, and slightly bumpy landings are the norm in these little planes. This was an extremely rare incident and I'm sure "fully functional" pilots have had things happen to them, such as spasms, which have also rendered their limbs useless.

Indeed, a fit of sneezing could happen to anyone, for instance. Rough landings occur all the time, but there were two pilots flying so there was no grave danger.

Also, compared to Douglas Bader who flew with two artificial legs and shot down 20 Germans, one artificial arm doesn't sound like that big a deal!

 

[SPCTRE]

Sure I would fly with him. In case of an emergency, and by emergency I mean the plane tipped over and fell on my leg, he could just lift the whole thing and save me.

 

[scotpens]

I'm reminded of a story about a rather nearsighted woman who was invited for a ride aboard one of the Goodyear blimps. Upon entering the cabin and seeing the large elevator wheel next to the pilot's seat, she said, "Forget it, I'm not flying with any pilot who's in a wheelchair!"