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US Airways crash landing
Mostly, the news stories these days are about idiots and incompetents doing stupid things with predictable results. Nice to see a pilot who kept a cool head under fire and brought the plane down safely with no loss of life. Two thumbs up!
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| turnpike boy |
01-15-2009 03:31 PM |
And, as we speak.....
Oops...same story.
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| TButtrick |
01-15-2009 03:37 PM |
Go buy stock in Fruit of the Loom. Many new customers are on their way!!!
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| 427 S/O |
01-15-2009 03:57 PM |
Yeah! been watching it, what a great landing & ending.
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| 392cobra |
01-16-2009 04:40 PM |
He had his pilot's license before graduating high school in '69.Then he went to the Air Force Academy.
Oh,of course he born & raised in TEXAS.:cool:
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| Wes Tausend |
01-16-2009 04:58 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 392cobra
(Post 913650)
He had his pilot's license before graduating high school in '69.Then he went to the Air Force Academy.
Oh,of course he born & raised in TEXAS.:cool:
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OMG!!
I bet this pilot was far cooler than we could even imagine. :MECOOL:
I heard he had a choice of some smooth water and some choppy water
...and he chose the choppy water.
I bet he was observing the passenger cameras for stuff like Freds avatar, all the while he was casually landing. :eek:
You Texans are all alike!
Gotta admire that. :D
Wes
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Heard the Pilot walked the plane back to front to make sure all were off. I think I will request this pilot on my next flight.
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| wtm442 |
01-16-2009 09:01 PM |
Pilot was an expert flying gliders. Just who I want flying when both engines flame out. A true hero.
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| Fordzilla |
01-16-2009 09:02 PM |
It was very fortunate that there was no loss of life. This could very easily have ended in major tragedy. My hat's off to this pilot!
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| Sharroll Celby |
01-16-2009 10:45 PM |
There will probably be a cartoon pic of a turban-wearing Al-Queda goose somewhere on the Internet anytime now!!! lol !!!
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| Anthony |
01-17-2009 02:34 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzz
(Post 913337)
Mostly, the news stories these days are about idiots and incompetents doing stupid things with predictable results. Nice to see a pilot who kept a cool head under fire and brought the plane down safely with no loss of life.
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Yeah, but still there were people injured, and to think of the mental trauma many people have suffered that will now will forever scar their life, affecting their ability to fly again. Once you review the facts, I'm sure one can find something that could have been done better. There's money to be made. US Air has a lot of money. Where's a good lawyer when you need one. |
Biggest Glider
Quote:
Originally Posted by wtm442
(Post 913715)
Pilot was an expert flying gliders. Just who I want flying when both engines flame out. A true hero.
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I bet that was the biggest glider he ever flew! |
| Bill Bess |
01-17-2009 06:36 AM |
Seems to me that for once there was a true miracle that occured, the best pilot, best conditions, a perfect landing, emergency help immediately available and nobody died.
All the dots were lined up perfectly....So maybe we should just be thankful that the good guys won. The folks on that plane should be sending the pilot a big check with a Thank You Card! Happy New Year.
Bill
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| Fordzilla |
01-17-2009 06:52 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Bess
(Post 913767)
Seems to me that for once there was a true miracle that occured, the best pilot, best conditions, a perfect landing, emergency help immediately available and nobody died.
Bill
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Bill, You summed it up nicely! |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anthony
(Post 913751)
Yeah, but still there were people injured, and to think of the mental trauma many people have suffered that will now will forever scar their life, affecting their ability to fly again. Once you review the facts, I'm sure one can find something that could have been done better. There's money to be made. US Air has a lot of money. Where's a good lawyer when you need one.
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Sounds like you actually read the story this time. Good job!:LOL: |
| vector1 |
01-17-2009 07:30 AM |
anybody see an inverview of the pilot?
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| 392cobra |
01-17-2009 07:56 AM |
Anthony,
From reading a lot of your posts,I understand your a Doctor.
I don't remember ever seeing what field of medicine though.
Judging from your general attitude and demeanor, would you happen to be a Proctologist ?
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:LOL::LOL::LOL: Fred, I finger you may be onto something there...
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| imagine2frolic |
01-17-2009 02:31 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 392cobra
(Post 913791)
Anthony,
From reading a lot of your posts,I understand your a Doctor.
I don't remember ever seeing what field of medicine though.
Judging from your general attitude and demeanor, would you happen to be a Proctologist ?
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Fred I always look forward to your post. You always give me reason to smile:D....i2f |
Mentioned by Anthony:
Yeah, but still there were people injured, and to think of the mental trauma many people have suffered that will now will forever scar their life, affecting their ability to fly again.
Thought it was totally inappropriate for Jay Leno in his monologue to be making jokes regarding the incident.....poor taste.
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