Question 1

Why did the real-life captain of the Gimli Glider appear in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Bob Pearson, the actual captain of the Gimli Glider, appears as the simulator examiner who tells the pilots that the scenario they just flew actually happened.

Question 2

What happened to the real 'Gimli Glider' aircraft after the incident?

Accepted Answer

The real Boeing 767-233 (C-GAUN) left the airstrip by its own power a couple of days later and continued flying for Air Canada until January 2008, when it was flown to Mojave Airport in California for spare parts.

Question 3

Which real names were kept in the movie, and which were changed?

Accepted Answer

The real names of Bob Pearson, Maurice Quintal, and Rick Dion were retained, but other names, the airline, and flight number were changed. It was actually Air Canada flight 143.

Question 4

How did the real Bob Pearson and Maurice Quintal exit the cockpit after landing?

Accepted Answer

In real life, Pearson and Quintal returned to the cockpit together, did what they could, and left the airplane by the forward slide—not Pearson returning alone.

Question 5

What was the actual fueling error that caused the Gimli Glider incident?

Accepted Answer

The error was in converting fuel volume to weight; the crew used the density in pounds per litre instead of the correct kilograms per litre, which varied with temperature.

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