Originally Posted by
KyleTheAviator
I really think gliding is such a great sport, and can bring valuable skills and knowledge to powered flight. I believe Captain Sullenberger (the pilot who landed in the hudson river in New York after losing both engines to bird strike), was a glider pilot.
Sorry for continuing the thread shift - Captain Tadeusz Wrona (of
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 16 fame) actually has a FAI Diamond Badge...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadeus..._%28aviator%29
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LOT_Po...ines_Flight_16