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

wing flaps deployed, increasing lift and allowing her to slow down further without stalling.

“Altitude 2,500 ft. Air speed 180 knots.”

The runway was perpendicular to them now, off the left side. Mia judged the distance, counted to 3, then began her final turn.

“Turning final approach.”

The aircraft banked left again and suddenly, through the windshield,continue reading …