BPF you and I seem to cross swords all the time now with jibes at me over any thing and everything but what the heck if it makes you feel good
A Hero pilot is not one who pulls off a great landing because he has an engine failure! That is a guy who is in a situation whether he likes it or not and uses his skills and a certain amount of luck get him out of it!
A hero is someone who risks their own physical and mental well being for others purposely putting themselves at risk in that process!
As Mary said if Sully stayed on board insuring everyone was out if the aircraft then that act was an act of heroism!
Ditching the aircraft successfully was an act of professionalism and skill not in itself an act of heroism!
BPF if you cannot see that I do not know what to say just carry on with your willy waving gripes at me if it makes you feel good as that says more to me about you
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