Chronus, I completely agree with you. The only luck with the Hudson landing was that the highest professional capability was in the LHS that day. The passengers got lucky, also the F/O was an experienced and capable operator. I do not understand the significance of youthful command. Where I am uneasy is that I moved right to left on a B747 at age 34. I had been an F/O for 11 years prior. I only just felt capable at that age to make the transition from the perspective of experience, flying and life, to deal with the responsibility. We're all different of course and fair play to the young lady. However, I suspect some easy spin: look how easy it is to be a captain at a young age etc.
Last edited by olster; 30th Sep 2016 at 17:06.
Reason: punctuation!