thedailywhat: Flying Shark of the Day: A loose “Air Swimmer” in the shape of a shark was spotted by a pilot flying over Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand. The pilot reported seeing the “flying shark” at an altitude of 7,000 feet. New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association president Glen Kenny said the popular Christmas toy probably would have done “a bit of damage” to the plane, but engine failure was unlikely. “Helium is an inert gas, so there’s no issue in that regard,” Kenny said. “The biggest hazard would be startling the pilot.” Below: A pair of Kiwi news anchors have some fun with this story. [metro / video: dannews.]

thedailywhat:

Flying Shark of the Day: A loose “Air Swimmer” in the shape of a shark was spotted by a pilot flying over Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand.

The pilot reported seeing the “flying shark” at an altitude of 7,000 feet. New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association president Glen Kenny said the popular Christmas toy probably would have done “a bit of damage” to the plane, but engine failure was unlikely.

“Helium is an inert gas, so there’s no issue in that regard,” Kenny said. “The biggest hazard would be startling the pilot.”

Below: A pair of Kiwi news anchors have some fun with this story.

[metro / video: dannews.]

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    ahahahahahahaha, 3 News, I love you.
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    This cracks me up since I work at Toys R Us. We are the only store who sells the radio controled ones.
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    My friend Klye just got one...these and I am so excited!
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    THE REMOTE CONTROL FLYING SHARK MADE IT TO THE DAILY WHAT. I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW.
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    My best friends sister recently took hers outside and it flew away. Could it be…?
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    This reminds me of that doctor who christmas special haha. 6w6
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    these. Like honestly.
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