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THE FLIGHT RESCUE 771

You should go lower.

Lower! Lower!

It's too loud! The wind will lead all off the field!

risky download more! It will not cover.

That's been said all week!

Need to download more! I thought they were the best!

Jay, he wants you down.

All right, Frank. If that's what he wants, I'll go lower.

- Is that better? - Yeah, like that.

If you lower more, you will harvest!

It's better!

Best!

What the fuck was that? You almost got my head off!

You're fired!

Jay, you can land. We're on vacation.

What is he doing?

- He's going to hit the bridge! - Jay ...

It will hit!

SAN FRANCISCO DECEMBER 21

Hi, sweetie.

I arrived!

Sorry to be late.

Hey, who set the tree up?

Honey?

Are you okay?

What are you doing in bed?

Well, my lover just left.

Do I know you?

I think so. the one fixing the oven.

I'm going to ask you a question.

- Is he as handsome as I am? - No, but it's available.

But I'm here, now!

Hi ... Hi ...

Did you feel it?

It was a macho kick!

"A fighter, like you."

He stopped.

It's fine. It was enough. Are you okay?

You must be hungry. Are you going to work tomorrow morning?

I'm not going to work tomorrow.

We finished work today.

I told you it was Only one season.

I'll find something else. I always meet.

The problem is that it never lasts. more than a few weeks.

Jay, we decided that when the baby is born, I would not work.

Yes, that's right.

Your salary will be the only income.

I'll try to pack a steady job, okay?

Well, you got the job. in Pacific West, ...

and resigned in a month.

I explained, Ellen.

I do not like flying in these monsters. in a fixed route.

Besides, Harry called me today. You got something for us.

I'll figure it out, okay?

- Come on, what do you have to say? - I do not know, Jay.

It took him one more pay us the last time.

I have been talking to you in Honolulu, several times.

Two seaplane flying by the Pacific.

Oh, you and Amelia Erhardt.

You know what happened to her? Where will we go?

Oh, he did not tell us.

Jay, Frank, what are you Did you find your planes?

What planes?

These two AG. The buyer is in a hurry.

We will go to Iowa or Nebraska?

Australia

They were well on the trip to Hawaii. just a little further.

Much more, Harry!

They know how to fly over the sea and drive sprayers.

- The customer wants them on the 25th. - At Christmas?

I admit that it's a long, but will do it in four segments.

The first to Honolulu, then to Pay-Pay, ...

then Norfolk Island and a minor in Sydney.

Its capacity is 4 hours of fuel in the wings, ...

and another 12 in the cabin, which will give them 16 hours.

Two hours more than the longest stretch.

You were the first who I thought

- Really? - Come on, Henry.

The first ones you thought of? How many before refused the job?

- This is your specialty. - Forget it!

These drawers have more of 500 hours of flight.

300 hours, just one of them.

- And the other? - 600 hours ...

Forget it I would not fly in it by the Bay of Oakland.

It's $ 2,500.

- No, thanks, Harry. - More expenses!

We would have to pulverize many fields, to earn that money.

Frank, I'll come with 600 hours.

Are you crazy? It's the longest flight in the world.

We could do this by sleeping.

We would have to do this. There are 4 very long segments ...

on water, on such aircraft designed for spraying.

He's right, Harry.

- Yeah, like that. Far far away - Very far.

- Very, very far. - For $ 2,500.

- Jay! - Come here.

Did you accept it?

- It will only be for 4 days. - It's Christmas!

They'll give us $ 4,000. The money will be for the baby.

- No! You know it's not money. - What does that mean?

What, Jay? Since I've known you, You're trying to prove something.

You take a lot of risk and this? his craziest acrobatics, Jay!

This is the only thing I can do, Ellen, are you okay? The only thing!

No, Jay! The only thing What do you want to do?

You will be a father in three months. You should not continue with this.

You knew how I was, When are we married, right?

I will not drive a bus for the rest of my life.

I do not want my son to ask me. every day whether your father will come back or not.

Take it! Decorate your tree. Merry Christmas.

- Oakley! "I'm very busy, Gordon.

AUCKLAND AIRPORT, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 22 about my co-pilot, Russell. Do you know your case?

No, I'm afraid not.

They refuse to promote it.

Oh, of course! What do you have reports on? by attitude problems.

The Inspector must be informed.

The Inspector? our chief examiner. Served the Government for years.

Behind a table, instead of a cabin, every day.

Bureaucrats can not judge us.

You have not been flying for months.

This is not personal.

Of course. Ruin the career of a man, you just do not like him!

Just a moment. H age are you? in this country

I will present a separate report.

"The chief would lose authority. "Admit that the inspector was wrong.

- That's none of your business. - Of course yes.

Better forget this. It's not your business.

What's up? Are you going to demote me?

I'm retiring in two years and I have been a driver for 34 years.

I do not care about disciplinary measures.

If you do not do something about it, I'll report it.

I'm the greatest pilot. patent here!

Russell won the position of Captain.

And because they are so incompetent, they deny him the post.

Oh, calm down ... This is difficult.

I said they could say goodbye, ...

Why did you think about retiring? anyway.

Shit, Hillary. The retirement force does not work.

The best years of my life life is ahead

You'll soon think of something. to do, and even the fa a, ...

I already have some ideas.

Really? Perhaps this will benefit us, after all.

Oh, splendid! Stay sharp with the trimmings.

Would you mind me? follow up at home?

To the orders, Captain.

I do not like that you do not be here, at Christmas.

We're going to Fiji this afternoon. I'll be here at 8:00 p.m.

- The children will be waiting. - I promise I'll be on time.

SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT 23rd of December These things are heavy. Let's enjoy it.

- Calm down, Frank. - If we cough, we'll fall.

They take off at 80 ns. I'll bring the letters, okay?

- Okay, Harry. "Did you get any sleep last night?"

Yes a little. I'll soon get used to your sofa.

Take it.

On here. I put the HF and VHF radio next to the chair

and put a long reach here.

The unit below is your directional locator.

It's hard to see here. He is also loose.

That's easy to fix. With this.

You know, Harry, I see that no. save money. This is very good.

You will use the compass you are holding. here almost all the time.

It was calibrated.

Thank you, Harry.

I did not want you to be without your food bag.

Thank you, I ...

I bought food at the station. of gasoline ... Thank you!

Ou a. Have a good night, okay?

Let's celebrate when I get back.

Tower, talking Cessna 30771.

Double V, ready for take off to Honolulu.

Honolulu? In this?

Yes sir.

Okay, Cessna 771, double track. Free for take-off.

"Aloha".

Understood. 771, dual car. "Aloha."

Come on, baby.

Speeding up to 80 ns.

He'll be fine.

Hey, Jay, this time I could go over the bridge?

Frank, you're very annoying.

Happy Holidays.

For Christmas in Australia. The.

DECEMBER, 24

ON THE ROUTE OF HONOLULU FOR PAYMENT-PAYMENT

Payment-Payment!

How about a tropical drink?

- Have not you had enough? - Never!

All right, the last one who pays.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

What do you think, Frank? They knew we were coming.

Norfolk Island is at 1,500 nautical miles.

I think ... Pay attention.

- It's almost 14 hours of fuel. - Yes, there are no problems.

Quite far Norfolk only one point.

Will not you ever worry?

- I do not want to get lost. - Do not say that.

We should land by day, okay?

- Take-off at dawn? - I'll wake you at 3:00.

Oh, Frank!

- You're funny, you know that? - Yes of course.

Did I tell you that recently?

I'm on a paradise island ...

and I go to bed at 7:00 p.m.

You're incredibly funny.

"What are you going to do on New Year?" - Because? Are you going to need an arbitrator?

Perhaps.

I can not. I'm going to Phoenix, see my son, if you can.

Serious?

This is the first time since Nancy and I broke up.

I did not know you had problems with Nancy.

Me neither.

She ... she said to exclude her, who gave him no time.

I do not know. She was right.

It was easy, Ellen.

I said that I did not have what to worry about.

Did you go to the doctor?

- Yes Yes. I was. I ... - What did you say?

No. Talk to you.

Yeah. He said it's okay, and that I must rest a lot.

Does the baby keep kicking?

I asked if the baby continues to kick.

No, not much.

Hey, Ellen ... Thanks for the ornament.

It meant a lot to me. I know you're upset, ...

But I will reward you, when it returns.

I've heard this before.

It seems that you are having fun

No. No, no! No! I'm on the public phone outside.

A band is playing in a restaurant.

I think as soon as they celebrate Christmas here.

And so we celebrate, do not we, Jay?

Come on, that's unfair.

It's fine. Call me when you arrive in Norfolk Island, okay?

I can not call at night. You need to sleep.

You think I can sleep, with you risking your life?

I do this for you and the baby.

No, Jay. Do not blame me for it! You do not understand, no ?

You're going to be a father, Jay. It's time to grow up.

Christmas morning 4PM FROM MANH

Thank you.

Did you hear that? My stomach snoring

I did not know everything would be closed at Christmas.

We will fly 14 hours hungry.

"Did not you sleep last night?" - I did not sleep.

Music kept me awake. Did you talk to Ellen?

It's not good news. Do you want to listen?

- Oh, I'm sorry. - Leave it. Make no apologies.

Tower, Cessna talking 30771, ready for takeoff.

V o 771, free for take-off.

Repeat, Tower.

I said, man, see.

Understood, 771. Let's get something for breakfast, Frank.

Okay, this time, I'll guide and you will pray.

Come on, buddy.

Let's go.

Great!

Easy, Frank. Come on.

Yeah, let's get out of here.

You look good, Frank!

Come on, Frank, let go of the clutch.

I'm not slowing down.

I'm going to take this Pay-A-plane.

Come on, baby.

- You're at the end of the lane, Frank! - I still have not reached the speed!

Frank!

Cessna 785, are you in trouble?

Yes, the engine has lost compression.

I can not take off.

I'll have to land in the water.

Frank!

Tower, my partner fell in the water!

Get him out soon! I'm going down to see.

Understood. The rescue is on the way.

They caught him. Tower, can you get in touch?

- Frank? - This way!

Jay, I'm fine.

Yes, I can see it. I'm going to land!

No, you can not land. with the tank full. You should not!

I'm going down, right?

No, do not give up. You should not to risk both planes.

I am fine. I'll go home next time.

I will not go without you.

Are we going to lose $ 4,000?

- Are you sure you're okay? - Look ... look at this.

This dance does not convince me that you are well.

The last leg, Jay.

Get the money for your family.

You need it.

All right, my friend.

Go away! It's burning fuel.

See you later, my friend.

We'll see each other, my friend.

Oh! Are you okay?

FIJI AIRPORT 16: 12H

Last call to v o 308 to Auckland.

Last call to the 308th.

Give me your ticket.

Okay, this way.

Hi, Warren! Welcome aboard.

- Hi, Gordon. Russell. - Hello.

A substitute driver looks Needed here?

Better safe than sorry. the regulation, do not you know?

- Did you check the time? - As?

I suppose you have Checked the time, no?

Yes, I did. There will be no problems for 2 hours.

We are far from the storm.

Magnificent.

Oh, the new ship's board. Do you want to meet her?

This Russ Mann, First Officer and future Captain.

He's Captain Warren Banks. Returning pilot to base.

She's Vanessa Cruz.

- Do you have the passenger list? - Just 88 passengers back.

Maybe later we can go have a drink, no?

Russ, the future Capitals they can not drink.

Why not?

Hey, Gordon! Do not intrude.

V o 308 with destination to Auckland. Authorized.

Understood 308. Good morning!

Central Norfolk. Cessna 30771, exchange.

Answer, Norkfolk Central.

Central Norfolk, here Cessna 30771. Are you there?

Maybe they left for dinner?

Come on, wake up! I should be on top of you.

Did someone move the island?

Why do you work so well, Harry?

Careful now ...

Damn it!

Auckland. Here Cessna 30771. Exchange.

Cessna 30771, Here Auckland Central.

Yes, Auckland. I went from my 30 minute drive to Norfolk Island.

There is no land here. and I did not receive them by VHF.

Cessna 771, you declare an emergency?

Cessna 771, you declare an emergency?

Cessna 771, you declare an emergency?

771, do you declare an emergency?

Yes ... I declare an emergency.

Code Red. Mr. Hudson, red code.

AUCKLAND CENTRAL 5:17 p.m.

Cessna 30771, here's Officer Hudson. What's the problem? Exchange.

I should be on Norfolk Island, but I do not see the island.

What is your flight plan?

Flying Payment-Payment to Norfolk Island.

I'm on the 215th course, due to a wind of 12 n s.

We will try to establish your position.

Use your ADF to get read in Kaitaia in 460.

I get Kaitaia in 335. It must be wrong.

I could not have left much.

The protective glass has come loose over the needle.

She was unbalanced.

- Your magnetic bearing 215? - That was it, for 24 hours.

771, continue with your current direction. Wait for instructions.

Prepare a center results in 30 ...

and give me a list of aircraft and ships nearby.

Cessna 30771, talks to Central of Auckland.

The rescue team will follow soon.

Do you have the right tools?

Yes, but not the best.

How much fuel do you have left?

an AG Truck.

The main tank was consumed completely.

The meters indicate three hours fuel in the wings.

I will try to increase the time slowing down.

- Well thought. - Right.

- What about the planes? "Only New Zealand's 308."

- Commercial. - How many passengers?

- 88 passengers. - Hell!

Air New Zealand 308, here is the Auckland Central.

Here I am 308, listening.

There is a Cessna 30771 that is close to you

going to Norfolk Island and We do not know where you are.

Your navigation tools are failing.

Try to get in touch with him by frequency 8845 to provide assistance.

Understood, Auckland. We'll try.

Cessna 30771, Speak Air New Zealand 308. Are you listening?

Cessna 771, listening loud and clear.

We are going to Auckland and told us that he is lost.

Glad to hear you, 308.

I flew 14 hours to 215 magicians, from Pago-Pago, ...

but I did wrong calculations and mine indicators failed.

- 14 Hours? "How much fuel do you have left?"

Well, 3 hours or so.

I may fall without power indicate my position.

Hold on, I'll be right back. Bow to save fuel.

- Well, I'm doing this. - Good decision.

Pe a Vanessa to come here.

How far are we? of the storm?

"It's coming, but it's still far. - OK.

If he falls without giving his position, ...

will not survive, especially with this storm that is coming.

We have plenty of fuel.

Should we look for him? We do not know where he is.

There's a lost pilot. Gordon wants to find him.

S rio, wants to divert a flight with 88 passengers?

It's not risky. There is no more airplanes in the area ...

and our instruments will give you our position all the time.

Where are we going? We do not know the I tell him he is. East? West?

This we will know by discovering how far away he is.

Switch to a VHF channel. I hope it's within reach.

What is it for?

The VHF range of 300 km. If we get him, he's close.

- And if not? - God knows.

"Cessna 771, how's it going?" - It could be better.

Well, we want to know where you are. Let's switch to a VHF channel.

We would like you to do the same.

Change to 121.5 VHF and try please contact us.

Understood, wait.

V o New Zeland 308, can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

V o New Zeland 308, is it there?

- There's nothing in VHF. That's not good. - Wait.

It is more than 300 kilometers of us

He could be in Antarctica.

Yes, but we have to find him.

We can not decide without authorization.

We can not wait for the authorization. It would be too late.

I will not accept responsibility ...

It is not your responsibility. I am the highest ranking here!

My responsibility!

And your responsibility with the passengers, not the greatest?

There is no risk to passengers in assisting this man!

Even computers do not can decide everything!

While this old Captain is in charge, ...

we will help this young pilot.

Hey, Gordon, how do you know? that he is young?

Compared to me, They are all young.

You convinced us. What about them?

There are many children, Captain. Speak with them.

Yours, Russ.

Ladies and gentlemen. Ladies and gentlemen, your attention, please.

I'm Captain Gordon. Calm, There is nothing wrong with this plane.

We have received a call for help of an American pilot, ...

who is piloting a in this area.

His instruments failed and he does not know his position.

You're lost and getting without fuel.

Auckland Central called us to ask for help.

There is no danger for us. We have a lot of fuel.

With the permission of you, I would like to try to find it.

Let's move on!

Mr. Captain, how was it? that he got lost?

Come here. I'll show everyone.

Pretend to be a little lost plane. How would you do that?

Magnificent! OK ...

Turn around, you already flew online Straight for many hours.

Suddenly, you are faced with with a cross wind, ...

trying to get him out of his fate.

Come here, son. Pretend to be this wind.

Try to change your course. That's it, kid!

The American pilot intelligent, and tried to resist.

He flew into the wind, ...

but the wind stopped and deceived him.

Their instruments they warned him.

Now the little airplane is flying. against nothing.

What do you think happened?

He flew to l!

That's it. So I should be there.

How he flew without instruments of navigation?

It has a directional locator, but it is failing.

He is in serious trouble.

What do they tell me? Should we try?

Yes!

Right! Watch, all of you. He's somewhere.

And thank you.

Gordon, you're formidable.

Look this ... I see, I see!

At where?

I do not think I saw anything.

Derek, this is no joke. Sit down!

All agree.

Will notify the Operations of Command, no?

I know it's my duty. See the fuel situation.

I'll schedule the points. Get the authorization.

Okay, 771, this is 308.

How are your vital signs?

I'm flying low over the ocean and with little fuel.

The wind is 110 s now.

I can only see ...

Water and clouds.

I flew for 14 hours and It was always the same.

Hold on, 771. We'll find him.

Just call VHF every 2 minutes, so we will know if we are 300 km.

I'll do it. Thank you.

Ou a, 308. How are you? Looking for me?

I think you do not have radar on board.

How will you find me?

That's a good question.

18: 42H

308, I still do not get VHF and it is dusk fast.

The sea is calm, I think I'm going down in the water.

Do not do that, 771, not yet.

The sea has no landing lights.

If I will end up as food for the sharks, ...

I prefer to see you when it happens.

Give us the chance to meet him.

Even if you survive Collision

we can not find it in water.

We need to contact us VHF so we can look for it.

Wait a minute.

In the old days, the sun to navigate.

How old are you?

- This guy is very old, 771. - Who?

It was my former co-pilot who spoke.

Ou a, 771. Turn your plane in the direction of the Sun, we will do the same ...

and we will hit the with the compass.

Yes! Understood.

Not bad for an old man!

18:49 H

Auckland Central, here is the 308th.

Flying on FL 350, turning 280 degrees.

Auckland, there is information of traffic?

There is no traffic information. Please state your position.

Whenaupai sent a rescue team.

It will not arrive before nightfall.

Okay, I'm in the direction of the sun.

What is your address, 771?

275 on the compass.

It should be facing south.

If you have your latitude, could find his position.

Son, you seem to know what you're doing.

Before the time of systems of reference, ...

I was a navigator. There were many.

It's lucky to have you on board.

You must be our left, 771.

I can not see them. Maybe you have passed through me.

Its speed is 5 times higher. Maybe we're moving away.

If we know that it is near the Sun, we will know that you are ahead.

We would need a sextant.

All this technology is no good.

Ou a, 771. I remembered one trick of my Boy Scout times.

I do not have time for stories, okay?

Ou a, we will calculate our distances measuring the height of the sun.

It was my Boy Scout guide. who taught me that, years ago.

First, point your fist to the Sun, in the vertical position.

Is this serious?

Do that, 771 ... How ugly that is! What's your name?

Jay ... Jay Parkins.

All right, Jay. Here Gordon Vette.

Say ol to Russ Mann, my co-pilot, ...

and to my magnificent browser, Warren Banks.

If anyone can find it, Banks o far .

- Hi, boys. - Hey, Jay! You know the joke ...

I'll make you swallow that microphone. Very good now. Stretch the handle!

Are you sure this will work?

Scouts do not lie!

Be still and count the fingers between the horizon and the lower part of the Sun.

Each joint is worth 1.25 degrees.

Little more than a fist.

I only have two fingers left.

The sun for you is higher. You're closer to him.

This means that you is ahead of us.

"Who was your guide?" - Kit Carson.

There is a difference of five degrees.

With the difference in altitude, they are about 544 km.

We're getting closer, Jay.

We will enter soon in contact by VHF.

It will be faster if we fly. in opposite directions.

I want it to turn 180 degrees and fly in my direction.

I do not think so. I already covered this area. There is nothing. There is no earth.

- I know that. - I would lose more fuel!

Come on, listen to me, please.

No, not at all. I will not do that, will you?

Jay, you're going to have to wait for me anyway.

So let's meet faster.

I hope you are All right, Gordon.

Turning to 060.

How to win life, no, Jay?

Sometimes.

- Since when do you do this? - I started at age 14.

What?

It's true. Located in Staten Island, when I was a child, ...

there was an old eccentric l .

One day he took me to a track called Miller Field.

They offered acrobatic rides ...

and he paid for my ticket.

We take off and the pilot allowed to take a walk.

I fell in love. It was more fun than swimming n .

You have an American accent. What are you doing here?

I was here during the war and I met a wonderful girl.

I've been flying here ever since. I'm retiring in two years.

And then?

I do not know. I still have not thought of that. What about you?

If I survive this, ...

the curious is that I do not I know if I could stop.

Fly the only thing that It makes me feel alive.

- Yeah. I felt that way too. - And now, no more?

Not in the last few years.

I spent a lot of time up here.

I lost the first boyfriend. of my daughter, ...

the birthday of my granddaughter. I miss those moments.

Maybe it's time to land.

You speak like my wife.

Jay, I lost the signal. There's something wrong?

No, everything looks good around here.

Now it seems okay. It's time to switch to VHF.

Understood. Changing.

Jay! Jay! We have it!

What the hell sounds like a bell?

My lucky charm.

- Well done. - It's all right!

Ladies and gentlemen, I have good news.

We contacted Cessna. He's been coming to us.

I want to see you!

Jay, through my calculations, you should be close.

Do you see anything?

Anything.

The flashing lights are on.

Are we going to expel steam? He should see you.

Good idea. Rotate 40 degrees. We'll leave a good trail.

Al , information from Norfolk Island?

Yes ... Excuse me, I can not listen to them.

I would like the Hot on the island, please!

I do not see it.

The temperature is not adequate.

I'll climb 600 meters. Russ, notify the passengers.

It is very dry, It's no use trying.

Jay, you should be Seeing our lights now.

You should see Norfolk Island, but I do not see anything.

By my calculations, he should be below us now.

I do not understand. What's going on?

Hanson.

Here Ellen Parkins, Jay's wife. Sorry to wake you up.

I have no news of Jay. I called the hotel, but he's not there.

I do not know if you know anything his thing.

Mrs. Parkins, ...

I do not want to worry you. I called Norfolk Island.

Maybe he's had a mechanical problem.

No ... What mechanical problem? What are you talking about?

Jay lost his directional analyzer. Can not find Norfolk Island.

Oh my God!

There is an aircraft in the area and the Air Force sent a rescue team.

They will find you and will guide you to land.

What it says? Why Frank? Can not you guide him?

Frank is not with him.

Pouch-Paid Dump, the engine he failed and he lost the plane.

Frank is fine, he's got a I'm going to go home.

Jay ... he decided to go it alone.

So, Jay is flying alone?

18: 57H

What's going on, Gordon?

We climbed to 1,200 meters, We do not leave mats.

Damn it!

If we do not have contact visual soon, ...

I will have a very good night. interesting here.

Gordon, there's a way to leave a mat.

It's an old fighting trick.

Of course! Throwing fuel.

That's it. Would not recommend This, Gordon, but ...

My life is at stake here.

Our flight time will be reduced 15 minutes, every minute thrown away.

How much fuel do we still have?

For about 4 hours.

"We must inform the passengers. - Right.

We have a word about the situation.

The two planes do not have visual contact, ...

so we should use a trick.

We have fuel reserves for about 4 hours, enough ...

to play a part and form a mat ...

that would enable Cessna see us.

How much fuel?

Well, enough is enough to create a beautiful mat through the c u.

Will be for 1 minute, 15 minutes less than reservation.

We are one hour from Auckland, ...

so do not put us in danger.

Captain, I'm responsible. by these children.

I get it.

I do not know what your parents would say.

Does it suggest that we abandon the search?

Do you believe that this man could die?

I'm afraid this chance exists.

All right, watch carefully! Thank you.

Get ready to pour.

Jay?

Jay!

Jay!

Yes!

You're not giving up, are not you?

No.

Okay. Let's start the stroke. Start counting.

Turn it off.

I do not see anything.

Jay, we left a 15-kilometer trail.

I may be lost, but not blind, right?

We were wrong in our calculations.

How did he not see us?

He must be far away. It was a waste of time.

We can not leave him!

He must have a survival kit.

There is a storm approaching. "Then she'll reach us, too."

What he does l , in a little airplane

If you want to take the risk, must bear the consequences.

That man is going to die, if we do not find it.

Only 15 minutes of fuel Unless, Captain. Was it a good idea?

With less weight, we have 4 hours of reservation.

I'm sorry it did not work.

The rescue is on the way, but the storm stops them.

I am afraid you will approach quickly.

19: 03H

Jay, we're not that close how much did we think.

No, I do not think so, Gordon!

And the sun is setting fast.

At least we are within reach for the VHF.

I want to try a search. closure.

Start flying in a closed circle.

I do not believe it! You made me come back. on covered area, ...

and now you want me to do it?

Right! I'll fly in and out of your VHF range.

That to get the perimeter of its reach.

That way we can get your position. You must talk without stopping ...

to know the variation of signal strength.

It's okay, I ...

I do not have a better idea, so ...

It's all right.

What can I say?

Whatever you want, for we can locate it.

I'm flying, Gordon.

And for the first time, I would like of not being

I think of Ellen. I wish I could talk to her.

Maybe it's better that she does not know.

Hey, Gordon. We're having a baby.

Yes. Jay Parkins is going to be Dad.

- Hey, Gordon, do you have kids? - Yes, I have five children.

- Five? - I got married young.

Did you want them all?

Of course! And each one is special to me.

You seem to be a great father.

I also want to be a good father.

Better than mine.

It would not be difficult. My father left me at the age of seven.

I wonder where he is.

I wonder if he thinks of me.

I'd like to kick your ass ...

and also to embrace it.

Sorry, Gordon, I do not know why. I'm talking about it. What da

Do not apologize, son.

Keep talking.

Jay, how you got into this, in the heat of Christmas

I needed money, Gordon.

My family is going to visit me tomorrow. and you're invited.

It's a good idea.

No. I'm serious. You are invited.

We will sing to your wife. A beautiful Christmas song.

Do you accept?

I accept.

Almost night.

It will be difficult to fly in the dark.

I need to get off while I can see. It's time to get wet.

Jay, I wish I could give you give a good reason, ...

but I still do not want to give up.

Gordon, I'm following the rules.

I flew almost 16 hours until here.

I'm getting crazy.

I need to make sure do it right.

Ou a, ...

Gordon, if I do not survive this, ...

Could you do me a favor?

You could contact to Ellen and tell her that ...

what we talked OK?

Calm down, Mrs. Parkins! Please.

I can not communicate with Auckland Central.

I need to talk to my husband.

They're busy trying find Jay. There is a 767 in the area.

No! Do not tell me that, right?

I know there are few chances to find it.

I know how you feel, but are doing what is possible.

It would have no problem if he had not gone on this absurd mission.

It's not an absurd mission. This often and is safe.

Safe?

He is lost, without instruments, ...

running out of fuel, And you're saying that it's safe?

It is possible that it is in the sea, right now.

7:18 p.m.

Gordon? When I get off, I'll be southwest of Norfolk Island.

Not yet, Jay! Not yet.

I only have a few minutes of Sol remaining.

I want you to use these last minutes, son.

Tell me exactly when the sun is gone.

The Auckland Central will do the same, ...

to compare the longitudinal direction.

Hell, Gordon. If I do not come down now, maybe I will not survive.

Listen to me, Jay, if for the sun if you hide later, ...

time will tell how far to the west you can be

Give us this chance.

It's all right.

Get a radio and go to the tower.

Tell me when the sun sets.

OK. I'm here! I'm ready.

It's coming down.

Mark it!

- The weather's 7:19:14. - Wait.

- Marquem! - Write down: 07:19 and 43 seconds.

Let's go.

It is about 200 km to Southwest Norfolk.

It's close to Auckland.

We have an idea of ​​where he is.

Yes, but in what ocean?

Look, Gordon, this does not work.

I have to get off, before the light is seen.

Jay!

Jay!

We lost the VHF signal. He turned away more than 300 km.

Change the frequency to HF.

We lose it.

Let's go back! We must find him, before it falls.

Jay, are you there?

Jay, are you there?

Cessna 30771, speaks to Auckland Central.

Cessna 771.

Come on, Jay!

Jay!

Come on, Jay!

Come on, Jay! Answer!

- Gordon? - Jay, you're there!

I'm here.

My HF does not work.

The antenna must have come loose.

I thought I had come down.

I almost, ...

But I could not. I'm not alone.

Jay, we're coming back. in the direction of you.

I want you to come up slowly. to 1,500 p s, ...

still flying in his current position

and turn on all the lights you have.

I lit the few lights I have.

This thing was not done for night flights.

Flight 308, here Auckland Auckland Central.

This is not a normal procedure ....

but the wife of the pilot She wants to talk to her husband.

We can not communicate. Can we do it through you?

I think he needs to.

Put it on the line.

Jay, there's someone who wants talk to you.

Can not communicate, but can send messages.

to his wife.

As?

I do not know how she found out, but his wife is smart.

Tell him ...

Tell him I want to know if he's okay.

Tell him you need to go back, because your son is angry

and needs your father.

Tell him that I will not be an obstacle.

That he can carry loads to China, ...

carry loads China, be a pilot of testing, or whatever you want.

She just wants you to come back.

Tell her ...

that I have everything under control here.

I just want her to take care of herself and that takes care of the baby.

Do not forget our Christmas celebration.

And when I get home, ...

I'm going to get a job fixed as a pilot.

When he returns, he will search a stable job.

It will get fat, it will grow old and see you every night.

He should not worry with that, now.

Just tell him that I love him.

Yes.

Tell him ...

that finally this is clear.

And that I did not know how much, Until now.

Mrs. Parkins, speaking by myself, ...

I swear we'll find him.

They must.

Thank you, Captain.

Call the Operations for me.

Tell them to call Hillary for warn her that I'll be late.

And to warn the wife of Warren, too.

Control of Auckland, here's the 308.

Gordon! I'm in the storm!

Get her out, Jay, get out now!

He has to leave, or it will destroy it.

Reduce speed, Jay, and maneuver down.

I'm trying, damn it!

Keep the level, Jay! Keep the level If it turns, it will cause the tor a.

I lost control! I lost control!

Calm down, Jay. Keep it steady until you leave.

Calm down, now.

I can not.

Gordon!

Jay, Jay, talk to me.

Jay, come on, talk to me!

Jay, are you okay?

Jay, talk to me! Come on, man, talk to me!

Yes ...

Yes ... I managed to get out.

I'm fine.

- Jay ... - Yes, Gordon.

I am here.

Gordon, ...

I think it's the end of the line.

Come on, it's not the end. I promised woman take you to your house, ...

and I'm going to take you to your house.

Do not give up, son!

Yes sir. I await orders.

All right, kid, keep your course going. Now I'm going down to you.

I'm going down to 3,000 p.

Gordon, this goes against the procedures.

You can not fly in a storm!

The clouds will pass over.

Turn within a radius of 32 km and keep stable height up to 3,000 p s.

And notify the passengers.

19: 55H

We descend to 3,000 p s. There will be some turbulence.

Please keep looking the airplane.

You go home. I will call, as soon as we know something.

- Frank! - Ellen?

What are you doing here? Just arrived. What happened?

Great! There are leaks in the ceiling, too.

- V o 308, Auckland, exchange. - On the run, Auckland.

The rescue team had to return because of bad weather.

You are alone.

Understood. Thank you sir.

You go ahead, Russ.

We will be in deep trouble, know this?

And that pilot too.

20: 36H

I can see it! Down there!

Derek, I said it was not a game. It arrives

It's true, he!

Even. I see it too!

He's there!

He's there. We saw it. Below us, on the left.

Jay, we're seeing you!

Look up!

Gordon ... I'm watching you!

Oh, you look good! Oh, it looks like a Christmas tree!

I see you.

Come back now and slow down. Flaps at 20 degrees.

We're going Northwest.

The storm blocked the field of vision.

That's enough, damn it! What about Auckland?

They reported good weather for now, but he will not come. "

Jay, Norfolk is 192 miles, but the weather is bad.

Auckland is 282 miles, but the weather is fine now.

He can not go to Auckland. with so little fuel.

"He will not resist the time of Norfolk." "He will fall into the sea."

- You do not know how much fuel he has. "That would send him to the ocean!"

He flew for 18 hours, continuously.

Can not land on a lane unknown in the storm.

He must have done it before. It's your only opportunity.

I doubt he succeeds.

"Russ, am I wrong?" - I do not know. It does not depend on us.

He is so tired that neither You do not even remember your name now.

I can not take such a decision.

Maybe not, but it's your life.

Jay, did you understand what? I told you?

The choice is yours. It's up to you!

It will be difficult for you landing in Norfolk.

Auckland is in good weather, but it depends on the fuel.

We do not know how much remains.

Gordon, what am I supposed to do?

I can not say what to do.

We will be with you, it does not matter. whatever you decide.

Right, Gordon.

Let's take the long way. Take me to Auckland.

Right, good choice! It's fine.

Let's turn 150 degrees. We will fly to 200 ns.

Follow on our treadmill. Avoid our waste.

Understood. I'll turn around.

Auckland, we will return. We are taking the pigeon to the nest.

Give me your position every minute. The weather is getting worse.

Prepare a ransom for via land and sea.

It gives the track position 771.

If it falls into the sea, it will sink. I will never reach you.

Just do it!

20: 49H

Are you Mrs. Madley?

"That's right. - We just found out.

I know he'll be fine.

They are near Auckland.

They'll land at any moment.

It's 05.

Give me 5 more.

300 p ...

200 p ...

Gordon! Gordon!

Honey, this time I do not care. You're late.

Pray for him!

771, how is your visibility?

I only see rain.

Flight 771, I'll give you directions landing Do exactly what I say.

Understood.

Turn left at 180.

It begins to descend.

Turning 180 and going down.

771, it's going well. It is about 9 km from the track.

- Can you see her? - Negative.

Okay, follow my instructions.

The engine started to fail.

You will arrive. Turn to 120.

To the left, ...

to 120.

771, is aligned with the track landing gear.

It is about 3 miles from the track. Keep your descent steady.

It is 300 feet high and the less than a mile from the lane.

She is ahead of you. The lane is right in front of you.

You are coming. Let's celebrate!

I do not have any propulsion. The control does not respond.

Plan, 771. It's close to track and has sufficient height.

Keep this speed down. Do not stop.

Right ... Right. I will not stop.

Come on, baby.

Do not stop, nen m.

Which one, nen m?

I can see them, Auckland!

Where are you going?

Climb the tower! I want to see the landing.

- There he is. - Yeah, there he is.

Come on, you can do it.

He landed!

- Gordon? - Very well!

Merry Christmas.

Let's go home.

Come on!

When Jay landed, he had done 23 hours and 3 minutes.

He is currently Commander of the famous American Airline.

Gordon still lives in Auclkand, where senior instructor.

The two men remain friends, 15 years after this Christmas adventure.