“The Plane Went Silent at 30,000 Feet — Until an 11-Year-Old Girl Took the Pilot’s Seat”

just as her father had taught her. Her hands trembled, but her mind was clear.

“Autopilot engaged, mode LNAV and VNAV,” she said aloud, reading the flight control unit. “Altitude maintaining 30,000 ft. Heading 340°. Air speed 480 knots. Fuel showing 8,900 kg remaining. All engines normal. All systems showing green except communications.”

Patricia and continue reading …