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

the helicopter pilot stared at her. This was not a child guessing. This was someone reading instruments with competence.

“How long until we run out of fuel?” Patricia asked.

Mia did quick mental calculations, something her father had drilled into her constantly. “At current consumption rate, approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes of flying time remaining.continue reading …