PatS.... Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 "They" say that as you get older, you begin to lose the "edge" and slow down a bit. Maybe some older folks shouldn't drive or should be tested more often, pilots, especially, should be grounded as they get old. Hasn't THAT BS theory been blown all to he!! ?? Mr. Sullenberger III showed the world today that the impossible is possible, and some true heroes have silver hair. I am in awe of this man's feat today, but I bet he isn't. Amazing. Thanks, Sully. Quote
Frank Elder Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 So now we would like to know the rest of the story....? Quote
Dennis_MN Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 "Mega Snip Thanks, Sully. Oh my gosh another Sullivan....... are they all called Sully? I just heard on the news that the pilot Sulenberg is also called "Sully" Dennis Sullivan Monticello, MN Quote
1940plymouth Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 Yes, he saved 155 lives yesterday by his experience over the years Quote
greg g Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 Proved the term "water landing" on the aircraft safety card is not an oxymoron, at least when he does it. More of a feat when you factor it it was done dead stick!! Quote
Normspeed Posted January 16, 2009 Report Posted January 16, 2009 I'm awestruck at they way that worked out. Engine failure over a huge populated area, a descent right over the G.W. Bridge, freezing temps, an absolute perfect water landing, and everyone was rescued. What a pilot. So nice to turn on the morning news and see something so wonderful. Quote
Frank Elder Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 It didn't hurt that he knew 100 percent of his equipment, and emergency drills...put her down cool and collected once he asssesed the situation, on the today show it was let known that the AirBus he was flying has a watertight integrity switch that once activated seals Every exposed opening on the skin of the aircraft and makes it watertight thus providing a smoother surface for landing on water. Quote
laynrubber Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Bravo for this pilot, very skilled and some luck too. Amazing story that could have been extremely tragic. I'll bet his right leg was shaking. Quote
moparjack44 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 Call me an 'old' sentimental fool, but I teared up couple of times last night watching this story on Dateline TV. This incident, and 911, gives me a new prespective about the people of NYC. Two thumbs up to the pilot, that guy is a real live hero. PS.. If I get any slack about the tearing up remark, I am deleting this post, taking my towel and going home . Jack Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 17, 2009 Report Posted January 17, 2009 people from all places get pretty bleak rating on compassion etc till the chips are down and it is proven many times over in the face of danger and disasters of this nature..they all pull together for the common good..it is the everyday mundane cycle of life that give us the bad name... Quote
billwillard Posted January 18, 2009 Report Posted January 18, 2009 Who is us with them bad names? Bill Quote
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