In article , Larry Dighera says...

On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 23:34:45 -0500, Aardvark
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http://www.naats.org/docs/flightassist.mp3

While this FSS controller promotional audio clip seems to provide a
glimpse at a very frightened pilot's fear of death, I failed to find
any meaningful assistance provided by FAA personnel other than some
dubious control input suggestions. It seems the pilot was able to
regain control of his aircraft and composure merely as a result of
having the (false?) reassurance of contact with another human.
Interesting stuff.

It also goes to show that flying really can't be _that_ dangerous at all. Look
at all the almost winners of Darwin awards that are still out there alive and
flying today.