Landing at Ballymun
(Setting the scene, Ballymun outside of Dublin has a reputation as a rough spot)
Fifteen minutes into Aer Lingus Flight EI109 from Madrid to Dublin the Plane encounters a serious problem with the Instrument landing systems. In a Fit of Panic, Paddy the Pilot turns to his co-Pilot and says:
- Jazus Mick... Well have to turn back...none of the equipment is working!.
Mick says to Paddy:
- No Problem... Sure I can tell where we are by sticking my hand out the Window!
- OK! - says Paddy.
- Where are we then?
Mick winds down the window and sticks his hand out and replies:
- Well Paddy, I reckon were over the Bay of Biscay. The humidity seems to be gone out of the air. This is caused by the seawater. Just Head North
- Brilliant! - replies Paddy, and precedes north bound. Fifteen Minutes later Paddy asks:
- Where are we now Mick?
Mick winds down the window and sticks his hand out and replies:
- Were over the English Channel now. The air is much cooler here. Just head in a north easterly direction.
Thirty minutes Later Paddy asks:
- Where are we now Mick?
Mick winds down the window and sticks his hand out and replies:
- Were over the Ballymun flats. Quick... Bank left here and you should be on Course for Runway One.
Paddy, Responds and 5 minutes later the plane lands safely on Runway One. Paddy turns to Mick and says:
- That was Brilliant... But... Tell Me . How did you know we were over the Ballymun Flats
- Well! - said Mick...
- When I pulled my hand back in.. My Watch was Gone!