Originally Posted by Lord Bracken
Secondly, Sully's A320 remained in Normal Law (powered by the APU and RAT) throughout the ditching, with all flight control protections active until splashdown.
Great piloting yes, but he had some help.
Nothing indicates the RAT was deployed
during the flight, either automatically or manually, and had no reason to be.
Do you think that experienced pilot needed help to not stall ?
Remaining in Normal Law prevented that experienced pilot to manage the flare at his convenience.
But maybe better to go there
A320 and the Miracle on the Hudson to discuss further.