Originally Posted By FerretAfros I was just flying over the weekend, and while they were doing the safety speil, I was sitting there wondering if there was actually a chance of the pilot being able to land the plane on water well enough that it wasn't entirely torn apart. I'm really impressed with how well this appears to have been handled. Everybody got off safely, without a report of any injuries other than being cold. I feel bad that these folks won't be getting their luggage back (or if they do, it will be all wet and gross), but it's pretty amazing how they all got off unharmed.
Originally Posted By EdisYoda Mechanic to Pilot 'Well there's ya problem.. you flooded it...' seriously though, the pilots succeeded in both landing criteria.. either get it down safe and everyone out... or find somewhere to crash without killing anyone on the ground.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***I feel bad that these folks won't be getting their luggage back (or if they do, it will be all wet and gross), but it's pretty amazing how they all got off unharmed.*** Surviving a plane crash is reward enough afaic. I don't think too many folks are concerned about their undies and ties in that situation!
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt ^^I bet you'd be surprised. Don't forget about those angry folks who couldn't shop when a Walmart had to be closed after an employee was trampled to death by crazed Holiday shoppers.
Originally Posted By Mr X I'd love to be the airline worker in charge of dealing with THAT passenger then. I'd lose my job, but it'd be way worth it. ;p
Originally Posted By dshyates "Sully" Sullenburger. America's newest hero. After he ditched th plane safely in the Hudson, and everyone was off, he walked the flooding plane twice to make sure everyone was off. That is a hero.
Originally Posted By beamerdog >>He started his own consulting business, Safety Reliability Methods Inc., two years ago.<< Wow, I would definitely use this pilot's business.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***After he ditched th plane safely in the Hudson, and everyone was off, he walked the flooding plane twice to make sure everyone was off.*** Particularly heroic considering that fact that iirc the pilots' responsibility ends when the plane stops moving. The crew of the flight deck often exits through the front windows I believe, and it's the cabin crews' duty to tend to the passengers. Heroic and flawless job, well done!
Originally Posted By beamerdog Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III e-mail: sully@safetyreliability.com Ph: 925.997.9332 Fax: 925.648.1166 Executive Safety/Reliability Management Professional Bottom-line driven manager supported by progressively responsible experience across 40+ years in the aviation industry. Possess in-depth understanding of aviation operations acquired through real-world flight experience, professional training and leadership roles with one of world’s leading airlines. History of achievement in safety, innovation, crew training, operational improvement, cost savings, productivity improvement and customer service; proven ability to maximize crew performance and flight safety. Combine strong industry knowledge and business leadership skills to consistently manage complex scheduling, lead high-performance, motivated teams and implement efficient processes that ensure smooth operations and quality customer service. Strong communicator, effective negotiator and motivational team builder; able to effectively communicate needs and merge disparate teams in the support of market objectives. Respected for wide range of industry knowledge, solid sense of integrity and demonstrated passion for industry as a whole as evidenced by lifelong career of flying. Industry Expertise: Piloting Procedures, Techniques & Standardization; Crew Resource Management/ Operations; Technical Safety Strategies (NASA Aviation Research Consultant); Customer Service; Policies & Procedures Development; Operations Improvement; Emergency Management. Rated: Airline Transport Pilot; Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land; Commercial Privileges Glider; A320, B737, DC-9/MD-80, Learjet. 19,000 hours. Certificated Flight Instructor (Airplane Single and Multi-Engine, Glider, Instrument Airplane); Flight Engineer (Turbojet Powered); Ground Instructor (Advanced and Instrument). Management Qualifications: Quality Control, Staff Training & Development, Systems Implementation, Inventory Management, IT Needs Assessment, Customer Service, Relationship Building, Productivity Improvement, Budgeting & Expense Reports, Vendor Negotiations. Executive Career Highlights USAIRWAYS 1980 to Present Pilot – Captain on Airbus A319/320/321 Overview: Direct activities of pilot and flight attendant crew during both domestic and international flights (U.S., Canada, Latin America and Caribbean). Oversee all planning, directing and verifying all aspects of preparation for flight, including aircraft maintenance, servicing, loading, catering and passenger boarding. Brief crew on safety and security procedures and flight profile, ensuring all factors are currently and remain favorable for flight, while making sure all FAA and company procedures/polices are adhered to. Act as Pilot-in-Command, In-flight Security Coordinator and final authority on all issues relating to safety of flight. Key Achievements & Contributions ▪ Served as Check Airman, supervising and instructing other airline pilots upgrading from First Officer to Captain and to different aircraft. Recognized as one of best Check Airman/Line Instructors. ▪ Spearheaded efforts to improve maintenance efforts of MD-80 fleet, focusing on reliability of air conditioning systems. Helped identify and reduce number of faulty air conditioning systems from 24 to zero on fleet. 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Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III Page Two ▪ Selected as airline pilot representative to work with vendor that provides Flight Management System (FMS) for several of airline’s aircraft to improve software and hardware that positively impacted operational safety and efficiency of airline operations. FMS improvements led to savings in both time and money (1% savings in fuel costs). ▪ Driving force behind development of airline’s first CRM course and presenting course to hundreds of USAirways pilots. Significantly reduced number of operational incidents and realized reduction in number of altitude deviations. Course focuses on multi-disciplinary approach involving leadership, communication, decision-making and error management – airline went from 5 major accidents to zero. ▪ Served as NASA Aviation Safety Research Consultant evaluating cockpit systems for reducing runway incursions. 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Originally Posted By Ursula I hope he gets invited to the inauguration. How cool would THAT be as a giant thank you?
Originally Posted By Ursula Is this him? Google images says so. Rather dashing, no? <a href="http://safetyreliability.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/100_0656.310155517_std.jpg" target="_blank">http://safetyreliability.com/y..._std.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By beamerdog Forget about the inauguration. Put him in charge of Homeland Security, lol.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I know Canada is an ally and everything, but how long are we going to tolerate these attacks by their geese without retaliating? It is bad enough when the Canada Geese bomb our golf courses. But when they start bringing down our airplanes they have gone too far!!
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< Particularly heroic considering that fact that iirc the pilots' responsibility ends when the plane stops moving. The crew of the flight deck often exits through the front windows I believe, and it's the cabin crews' duty to tend to the passengers. >>> The captain in particular of an airplane has the ultimate authority on board and the ultimate responsibility for the safety of everyone on board. I don't think it's at all a stretch for a captain to behave as has been reported in this case - not leave the aircraft until they're sure that everyone on board was safely out. This guy is the kind that I think we all hope is in command of the flights we board. On long-haul flights, I sometimes have the occasion to talk to these guys at length when their relief pilots are flying the aircraft and they're just mingling in the galley and I'm stretching my legs. For the best ones, their professionalism and integrity practically oozes out of their pores, and they're a pleasure and a privilege to talk with.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<I know Canada is an ally and everything, but how long are we going to tolerate these attacks by their geese without retaliating?>> <<Keep going about your business, America, or the geese have already won.>> LOL, you guys!
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Okay I am watching the 11:00 news - the plane is docked in NY - YES docked - apparently they kept it from sinking! It's an odd site seeing the plan still in the water. They also said one passenger broke both legs. Oh and he lives less than 20 miles from me in the East Bay Area of SF. I would be happy to get on a plane and find that he was the pilot!
