What did Brian do while he was alone in the plane?

• A. He reported his situation to air traffic control.
• B. He flew the plane straight for as long as it could go, but slightly to the right.
• C. He tried to crash into a forest to survive.
• D. He manually re-routed to a nearby airport.

Answer: (B)

When Brian is alone in the plane, the moment tests his ability to stay in control and use practical piloting decisions to buy time and preserve the chance to land safely. He keeps the plane on a straight course for as long as possible, making only a small adjustment to the right to compensate for wind drift. This shows he’s focused on preserving speed and stability rather than taking drastic actions. The other choices describe actions that don’t fit what he actually does in that moment—he doesn’t try to contact air traffic control, he doesn’t aim for a forest on purpose, and there isn’t time or ability for him to re-route to an airport. The key idea is staying steady in the cockpit and using a slight, corrective turn to stay on a viable path, given the circumstances.