Without question, Sully and his crew performed admirably. But the successful outcome of what could have been a terrible tragedy is due, in part, to luck and the gracious hand of the good Lord.
Oh come off it. If you want to invoke your religion go into Jet Blast and proselytise.
The CBS website forum linked in Post # 1 here, has some thought provoking contributions, including this -
As a former professional pilot, I believe that Capt. Sullenberger accurately articulated the current state of the airline industry. As well, his predictions for its future are prescient.
Several years ago I resigned my position as a Delta Air Lines B-737 pilot. My aviation career spanned a combined 22-years as both a civilian pilot and military aviator.
For purpose of reference, I entered the Air Force after earning an engineering degree, became an F-16 instructor pilot, and years later landed what I thought would be my dream job with Delta. That dream became a nightmare after the broad and deep degradation of working conditions materialized as the harsh new reality for America''s airline pilots.
It was not easy to leave the profession, but I realized that I placed greater value upon my background, training and experience than the airline industry was willing to bear. In other words, I simply was no longer willing to "sell" my services for the deeply discounted price that Delta was willing to pay me to provide them.
I applaud and admire the actions of Capt. Sullenberger and his crew. That such experienced professionals have opted to continue in the airline industry is testament to their individual dedication. However it is my opinion that the days when airline customers can rely upon such seasoned hands to guide their passages through the sky are indeed numbered.
Posted by felixf16 at 10:26 PM : Feb 10, 2009