A Pilot Wrestling Pig

A Pilot Wrestling Pig…Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it. This was seen on a General Dynamics bulletin board. It was Mark Twain who said, “Never try and teach a pig to sing. It’s a waste of your time, and it will annoy the pig.”

As a retired Army aviator, I never wrestled a pig, but in some ways it sounds like a fun challenge. Only question is where to get the pig? Here is the story…

Captain Jake “Sky High” Thompson was a seasoned pilot known for his smooth landings and calm demeanor. However, nothing in his aviation training could have prepared him for his latest in-flight challenge: wrestling a pig at 30,000 feet.

It all started when Flight 407 took off from Houston to Miami, with an unusual passenger in first class—Penelope the Pig. Penelope was a prize-winning pig being transported to a prestigious animal show. The crew had received special instructions to keep her calm and comfortable, but apparently, Penelope had other plans.

Mid-flight, a loud squeal erupted from the cabin, sending passengers into a mild panic. Captain Jake, ever the professional, decided to investigate. He handed control to his co-pilot and made his way to first class, where he found Penelope causing havoc.

Penelope had escaped her pen and was running amok, knocking over drinks, rooting through carry-on bags, and generally creating chaos. The flight attendants, despite their best efforts, were no match for the determined pig.

“Alright, everyone, stay calm,” Captain Jake announced, rolling up his sleeves. “I’ve got this.”

Jake had never wrestled a pig before, but he figured it couldn’t be much different from wrestling with the airplane controls during a storm. With a determined look, he lunged at Penelope, who dodged with surprising agility. Passengers watched in astonishment as the captain and the pig engaged in a comical chase down the aisle.

Jake finally managed to grab hold of Penelope, but she was a slippery opponent. They tumbled into the galley, where a startled flight attendant handed Jake a roll of duct tape. Thinking quickly, Jake used the tape to create a makeshift leash.

With Penelope securely in tow, Jake returned to the first-class cabin. He tied the leash to a sturdy seat and gave Penelope a soothing pat. “Sorry for the turbulence, folks,” he said with a grin. “We should have a smooth flight from here on out.”

The passengers erupted into applause, and Penelope, now calm, seemed to enjoy the attention. Jake returned to the cockpit, where his co-pilot looked at him with raised eyebrows.

“Everything alright back there?” the co-pilot asked.

“Just another day in the sky,” Jake replied with a chuckle. “And I think I might have a new respect for pigs.”

The rest of the flight was uneventful, and Penelope arrived in Miami without further incident. As for Captain Jake, he added “Pig Wrestler” to his impressive list of credentials, earning him a place in airline legend.

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