Thoughts on Sky King.
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The first time I watched the video with the music it made me cry. I was going through a divorce and sometimes as men we feel over looked. I was really moved even tho what he did was steal a plane.
But from an aviation standpoint point what are your thoughts? I mean the guy pulled off some amazing maneuvers. But again he stole a plane. Could have killed or injured others. Then he crashed it. Those things get over looked in my opinion. Everyone adores him. What are your thoughts on the whole thing?
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Quick_Pop415@reddit
Just watched the documentary on Hulu. Saw a video a few years ago that contained nearly all of his communications with Air Control. Gotta say, my opinion of him from being somewhat of a rebel has changed into something much more clearly defined. Beebo was a religious narcissist nut job with a death wish, nothing more. His pure arrogance during his exchange was pathetic. ATC was calm and respectful throughout and deserve a medal for their work. The documentary with his mom and family history details where the wheels popped off with this guy. Not a martyr, not a hero.
Scary-Media-6853@reddit
I agree. His family and friends seem to blame the company he worked for in part, as if they caused his possible depression. Thats pure bullshit. millions of people suffer from depression, but they don’t steal a plane and go for a joyride. he could have killed innocent people on the ground, it was just luck that he didn’t. he was a selfish child, not a martyr to any cause.
pardon_me_while_i@reddit (OP)
Hey thanks for sharing. Pretty rare a post from a year ago gets new comments. I guess the Hulu doc will do that. Cheers!
Quick_Pop415@reddit
The documentary attempts to twist the story into a disgruntled worker situation. While I think that’s a small piece of the puzzle it doesn’t diminish the pure lunacy of his actions. As the credits roll the producers want to leave the audience with simply… if only his employer treated him differently. Pure garbage in my opinion. This doc will likely get this conversation started all over again.
Reasonable-Royal-362@reddit
I agree completely...selfish arrogant dude being glorified...bohoo go work somewhere else...I hate that the documentary wants to glorify this Jacksss as if he doesn't go thru what 90% of working people do too...I'm not gonna lie I was expecting them to shoot him down and stop the bs...
ElectionWeak4415@reddit
I'm mixed. I feel like everyone has had that moment where they figured "fuck it, I'll just steal a plane and joy ride, life sucks". I know I have. But this guy did it. There's a certain edge to that choice I admire. However, it was a very selfish and reckless thing to do and he's damn lucky he didn't hurt anyone else. I bet if he had, the videos, the documentary, none of it would have been made and he wouldn't hold any reverence.
Available_Archer_987@reddit
He was a selfish, sad person.
Blueschick22@reddit
At least he wasn't trying to hurt anybody but himself and I think that's a selfless act to be applauded even though I would hate anybody to commit suicide I feel that taking other people out is even worse so he did the right thing he took himself out of this world and it's sad because he looked like such a nice guy well liked humorous kind obviously troubled mental health is a serious issue I think his loved ones understood him and that's why they're grief was not as bad as it showed in the series but I am sure they were hurting at the onset what a great Hulu show though very nice docu rest in peace Sky King/Beebo
Goonie-Googoo-@reddit
In this era of anger and outrage, where people lash out at society by shooting up schools and concerts, one man just wanted to do a barrel roll.
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Basic-Nebula2859@reddit
Well said
Maple_Strip@reddit
Well said
schillerstone@reddit
Well said
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chemtrailer21@reddit
He is the reason I cant bring my kids to work and show off a airplane to them.
Loser rampie, turns himself into a wanna be pilot for 20 minutes, killed himself rather then face a single concequence of his actions. He easily could have taken hundreds of others with him too.
Fuck that guy.
Flashy_Permit2275@reddit
It would have been nicer if you were the one in that plane tbh
Flashy_Permit2275@reddit
You’re pathetic kids aren’t gonna make it anywhere in life with you as a father
SquirtleQQ@reddit
Disgusting comment, by a disgusting person
TheFunkLovinCriminal@reddit
chemtrailer21, you can't even spell consequence. he did a barrell roll.
Own-Order-1710@reddit
“He easily could have taken hundreds of others with him too” That can be said about anyone, it’s just a matter of self control. And also, he literally went out of his way to crash someone with nobody around
chooch901100@reddit
Whomp whomp. 😂😂🤡🤡
Realistic_Cover8925@reddit
No one agrees with you.
dabflies@reddit
I'm not aware of any security procedures that changed after this incident. I believe you may be referring to 9/11
chemtrailer21@reddit
Nope
FarButterscotch4280@reddit
A disturbed man-baby. I Don't adore him a bit.
Upstairs-Cut83@reddit
I don’t understand how people celebrate him when he could have crashed into civilians on ground and killed them.
weekedipie1@reddit
He never and never tried to
Upstairs-Cut83@reddit
Doesn’t matter, he broke the law without any certification took to sky.
not-Duex@reddit
the law is a bullshit way to base your morality and judgment onto others
JunHector90@reddit
I can't believe he did that!
ExpertMud4007@reddit
I bet you're REAL fun at parties.
Own-Order-1710@reddit
Because he literally couldn’t have? Lookup where he crashed, he intentionally made sure nobody would be harmed
Southern_Brief6182@reddit
To me, it's not an inspiring story. It's a poignant reminder to seek help when you need it. To say that people adore him, is probably misleading. People don't love him for what he did, but for what he came to represent; people suffering silently. His story resonates with a lot of people who can relate to being lonely, depressed, tired, and lost. We've all had points where we want to just say screw it. He followed through, and it ended tragically. It's heartbreaking, because he really did seem like a chill guy that most of us would like to be friends with. Nobody condones what he did, but like you said it is a moving story.
Capable-Wallaby7642@reddit
Tragic. And he could have used it as a weapon to hurt or kill, but he just couldn't handle any more and went out on his own terms. Mental illness is not a choice. It's just like cancer. You can treat it, but it's not your fault you have in the first place. RIP
FatimahGianna2@reddit
His story hit me hard. I was mid treatment for my depression in 2018 when it happened. Back then it was day by day. I can still see him and hear him in a way sometimes. I can relate to him on another level. I felt connected to him in a way that day. I still carry him here in my heart
Flagrant_negligence@reddit
Fly high sky king
NyJosh@reddit
From a philosophical view I think his story is appreciated by so many that go through hard times because when it came to it he decided to end things on his own terms doing something he'd always wanted to do and based on the ATC audio he was careful to avoid putting anyone else in danger.
Tragic but very relatable by many.
Raysitm@reddit
Like most people, I was aware of the tragic incident at Sea-Tac, but didn’t know that Russell had been nicknamed Sky King after his death. So when I read the subject of this post, I thought it referred to one of my favorite TV shows from the 50s that sparked a lifelong interest in aviation.
As for Russell, I don’t glorify him, though it’s sad he didn’t get the help he needed.
sledge98@reddit
It's one of those things where the incredible story of someone without a pilot's licence pulling off some insane flying makes the average viewer forget the outside circumstances and risks that were taken. Happens a lot. The audio between him and the controller make me have some sympathy for what he was dealing with but calling him the "sky king" is just clickbait titling that has stuck.
hr2pilot@reddit
A tragic sad story. Suicide only leaves victims.