Sullenberger, 67, has more than 40 years of flying experience and served as an air force fighter pilot and instructor.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=6658493&page=1
He just had to know he was prior military.
Even though that’s what he is trained to do, he had to do it in the face of every basic instinct screaming to get himself off the plane.
Whenever I see those emergency instruction cards (inserted on the pocket in front of your seats), I always wonder if a plane can float on the water surface long enough to provide ample time for the passengers to do whatever the instruction cards (or the demonstration by the cabin attendants) say. I got my answer today.
On Hardball Chris Matthews just said the pilot had very little time to react after the birds attacked the plane knocking out two engines but made a great water landing. I couldn’t believe my ears. America was not attacked on 9/11 but birds attacked this plane. Amazing.
Hats off where it’s due: Airbus builds a seaworthy aircraft!
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Experience and know-how usually get the job done correctly.
Congratulations Captain!