You think that pilots shouldn't be allowed to carry firearms onto planes? Well, then you're either a pompous bureaucrat or deluded hippie. Spend one day in a pilot's shoes, and you'll be singing a different tune.
Just last week I piloted Flight 827: non-stop service from Minneapolis to Denver. We were attacked by cockpit ninjas. My co-pilot, Charlie, may he rest in peace, never had a chance. No firearm. I told the passengers we were experiencing turbulence. They never knew I was fighting off seven ninjas all while Charlie died in my arms.
It's a dangerous business flying a commercial aircraft.
Thank you for posting your 101 word short stories on Blogger / Blogspot :) I haven't yet got to grips with Live Journal, so this alternative way of reading your stories is very welcome. I think they're great. I like the image of the valiant pilot battling seven ninjas while cradling his colleague in his arms; he must have some pretty nifty kicks!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm really glad that you enjoy them. I'm happy with Blogger, too. It's a lot more customizable and easier to read backlogs.
ReplyDeleteI'm also glad that I could invoke the scene I had in my head into yours! That's very exciting for a writer. :D