Captain Al Haynes flies west

[Low Pass]

Al did all he could do,but it did not affect control of the airplane. Analysis showed that turning the yoke or rudder had no connection to the control surfaces, did not move them at all. The only control was by the pilot who came up from the passenger section and operated the throttles, using full throttle to climb and reduce to descend and differential throttle to turn. I don't know his name, be most don't know him either.

As I recall, Haynes was still in command issuing calls for control of the plane throughout the flight.

[gbrasch]

I got to hear him speak once also, amazing man. And I remember years ago he had a daughter with cancer. There was fund raining going on for her within the aviation community. Anyone hear how she turned out? Well I hope.

[BusyLittleShop]

Al's leadership and crew action inspire me to never give up... salutes to all of them...