Highest Duty
Uncle Fred,
I have read HighestDuty and had the opportunity to hear first-hand the events of the Hudson landing during at a recent aviation safety summit.
From my understanding there were perhaps not so much, many options, but variables within a couple of realistic options that day. These variables had to analysed, actioned precisely, in correct sequence, in appropriate time and, this is perhaps the crux, without many months to review data and independent commentary to determine a course of action.
Sully is very quick to acknowledge the support of his FO and ATC, who were experiencing this for the first time too. Without their support he doubts the outcome would have been the same.
As for gliding expertise helping the outcome, both book and personal account discount this.
Someone had asked whether this (Hudson Landing) qualified Sully to fly seaplanes? The authority was consulted and Sully received advice that, after two more successful landings you will qualify…
Last edited by Treg; 20th June 2012 at 04:51.