Hudson River plane crash- amazing pilot work

[klonk]

This story indicates that, among his other accomplishments, Capt. Sullenberger has the glider rating. I was wondering about that. http://www.nypost.com/seven/01162009/ne ... 150470.htm

What was great about this episode was the quick decision making and the ballsy decision that the river was the least bad place to put 'er down.

"Any landing you can walk away from is a good one." Or, in this case, boat away from...

[Chanchu]

Damn a USAF hero! A skilled Veitnam era F-4 driver- Salute!
Everybody involved in this did a great job!
Finally, a day filled with good news for America!

[Darthwing Teorist]

Finally, a day filled with good news for America!

Yup!


PS:
Maybe Bush will declare the "War on Geese" as his final act as president. An international task force, from the Coalition of the Willing, lead by Dick Cheney, will engage the feather terrorists in Operation Avenging Hawk. No matter the collateral damage, Freedom Must Prevail!

[Bär]

I bet they were Canada geese!

[Darthwing Teorist]

Yeah, USAF it's payback time!

[Strange]

reuters reports capt sully sipping coffee in his uniform by the dock after the rescue appearing completely unruffled.
as cool as they come