Angry Quote by Cecil Arthur Lewis
“Now shut the engines off. Come down and flatten out, feel the long float, and at the given moment pull the stick right home. She's down. Now taxi in. Switch off. It's over - but not quite, for the port engine, just as if it knew, as if reluctant at the last to let me go, kicked, kicked, and kicked again, as overheated engines will, then backfired with an angry snorting: Fool! The best is over ...But I did not hear.”
About This Quote
Source Radio Broadcast: BBC, 1930s
The vivid description captures the intense, chaotic final moments of a flight, mixing technical detail with emotional turmoil.
In simple terms: A flight’s chaotic ending is described.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the tension in critical moments.
Themes
flight
danger
human error
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- pilot training
- aircraft maintenance
- emergency response
Key Concepts
aviation
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does stress affect decision‑making?
- What lessons can be learned for safety?
A Different Perspective
Technical focus may overlook human factors.
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