John T.
I don't think we can fairly or even logically reject that there were ad hoc and unusual attempts made at recovery. The panel here would have none of it, in general, but let's not forget Bonin, (RHS, PF) was a licensed Glider pilot, as was Sully. I have always been impressed with the rating, for obvious reasons.
We'll see. Or not. I have been unwilling to make the leap I believe necessary to simply assume that an experienced Glider pilot would be so thick in PITCH.
Energy.