50 years ago: Search for lost pilot; Santa arrives; water safety; political ideologies
The top article in the 18 Dec. 1975 issue of The Caymanian Compass described the events that had Cayman air traffic controller Sheldon Hislop trying to reach the pilot of a Cessna 401, which had had a scheduled refuelling stop in Cayman after leaving Panama. Hislop radioed Kingston, Jamaica to advise them of the situation. Luckily, another private aircraft from Cozumel, Mexico, had been in radio contact with the lost plane and provided details of the problems the pilot was having with his automatic direction finder, saying he was not sure of his present position. After some efforts to reach the Cessna, which the Mexican pilot realised must be now low on fuel, Cayman learned that Havana was in contact with the lost pilot and the aircraft had its coastline in sight. It eventually landed at the Isle of Pines with both occupants safe. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Dec 20, 2025 01:36 PM