Thank God for autopilot!

But if he starts to deflate there better be someone willing to blow him back up.

Better call the slutty stewardess from the back of the plane.

Or hope that Julie Hagerty is a passenger.

Tried and failed to find that very scene. Obviously your theme pick is a good one,TT!

Using the autopilot from "Airplane!" as themepic, gives it an autoupvote from me.

Double up vote for the great find and the perfect theme pic!

"The plane reportedly flew beyond Hilo for several miles and was out of contact with air traffic controllers for more than 20 minutes, officials said."

The regulation in case of loss of communication on an IFR flight (this with Fligh Plan filled) is to set the squawk to 7600 (if it still works) and maintain height and speed for 20 minutes before resuming the flight as described on the flight plan or go to the nearest suitable uncontrolled airport. This to allow the controller to realize what's happening and move all other traffics out of the way.

Maybe they just followed the rules.