Flight

Polynesian seafarers, who traveled thousands of miles in their canoes, guided by the stars, the rhythms of the ocean, the color of sky and the sun, the shapes of clouds, the direction from which the swells were coming, and the presence of birds making flights out to sea seeking food. The Polynesians first arrived on the island in 400 A.D. However, the ocean currents which carried them there would not take them back. They were trapped and, having arrived there, could not…

restroom and his legs feel like jello for how long he”d been sitting. Afterwards he sat on the couch and turn the TV on and slowly drift off to sleep. While Edward was sleep, terrible things started to occur in the U.S. 4 international airplanes took flight and was being controlled by terrorist. Two planes crashed in NYC, one in Washington D.C. and last one never reached its intended target. At the time all the planes…

The Unsolved Mystery of D.B. Cooper I.Introduction A.Imagine being a flight attendant, now picture receiving a note from a passenger which indicates that there is a bomb on the plane; this is what happened to Tina Mucklow, a flight attendant and also one of the main witnesses of the D.B. Cooper Case. B.The unsolved case of D.B. Cooper is one of the most infamous hijackings of American History. C.Not only that, it’s also one of the largest and most difficult conundrums ever for the FBI.…

September 11th is a day that every American citizen knows as a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks against our truly great nation. Even today, people still visit the memorial that was built to to honor the victims of that fateful day. Although September 11th is not only a day to remember victims, it is also a day to remember heroes. It is a day to remember those who gave their lives to save others. It is day to remember people who stood up for freedom and…

airplane terminal. I soon learned that this was not a good idea. I was whacked with all kinds of objects, sharp, round, soft, hard, by the crowd of people rushing to catch their flight. Mom just stood to the side, safe from any harmful objects, calmly watching me as I threw a tantrum in the middle of the Wuhan airport. “Flight 53 to Chicago, United States of America is leaving in thirty minutes” came from the broadcast above my head. Mom finally moved after…

Aryana Alidjani Arland Williams was a passenger on flight 90 which crash landed into the freezing Potomac River due to ice forming on the wings. Only six passengers survived in the icy waters. Arland Williams showed the trait of selflessness since he gave up the lifeline that was dropped from a helicopter. He did this in order to save the others’ lives. My superhero needs to think about the needs of other people since it will do things to save other peoples lives that will make the world a…

When the planned terror attack of September 11, 2001 occurred, the United States was not prepared for the emotional devastation or destruction that attack would have on so many people. The damage it created cost the United States billions of dollars in damage repair, relief aid, and debris cleanup after the incident occurred. The fact of the matter is the United States was unprepared and thus, this paper will discuss and analyze the response between the World Trade Center attack, as well as…

escaped the world for so many years. There is no proof of his true identity, but he is known as D.B. Cooper. The criminal known as “D.B. Cooper” has sparked many theories as to both his identity and his ultimate success as a hijacker. In the year 1971 flight # 305 flew from Portland to Seattle as a man going by the name of Dan Cooper ordered a whiskey and handed the stewardess a note in capital letters: “I HAVE A BOMB IN MY BRIEFCASE.…

Amelia Earhart- Where Did She Go In this essay I will be talking about theories on where Amelia Earhart disappeared. Amelia Earhart is famous because she was the first lady to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. But the sad thing is she and her flying partner Noonan disappeared while flying her "Lockhead Model 10 Electra" on July 2, 1937. She was born on July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas and disappeared near the Howland Island. They never found the plane or anyone's body. But if you see her look for…

of September 11, 2001, Welles was going to what he thought was going to be a normal day at work in the South Tower. “According to survivors, Welles helped to save as many as 12 people on September 11th”(“The Man In The Red Bandana”). After United flight 175 hit the South Tower, Welles sprung into action as any good hero would. He helped escort people down to from the 78th floor to the…