councilman24 36 #26 January 15, 2009 Nice the crew gets 'real' life vests. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/01/15/vo.us.air.passengers.exit.wabc I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #27 January 15, 2009 Quote The FBI has made an official statement that this was NOT in fact an act of terrorism. And here I though Al Queda started using flocks of birds. The FBI just doesn't realize Al Queda has leap-frogged our technology with disguised UAV's that pretend to be birds."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #28 January 15, 2009 they have to, they have to be able to assist the passengers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #29 January 15, 2009 Quote Nice the crew gets 'real' life vests. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/01/15/vo.us.air.passengers.exit.wabc Hey.. At least none of them were of the "use the seat cushion as a floatation device" variety...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #30 January 15, 2009 Quote Nice the crew gets 'real' life vests. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/01/15/vo.us.air.passengers.exit.wabc The reports I'm seeing say that "everyone is fine". If true, I'd say the crew earned those. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #31 January 15, 2009 Quote Quote Nice the crew gets 'real' life vests. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/01/15/vo.us.air.passengers.exit.wabc The reports I'm seeing say that "everyone is fine". If true, I'd say the crew earned those. Blues, Dave I'd like to see the video of the ditching. I didn't expect it would work out so well when trying to put a plane down on water with two massive sea-anchors hanging below the wings."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #32 January 15, 2009 QuoteI'd like to see the video of the ditching. I didn't expect it would work out so well when trying to put a plane down on water with two massive sea-anchors hanging below the wings. That, and I'm incredibly impressed with the speed and effectiveness of the rescue efforts. I imagine that hypothermia would set in very quickly this time of year in the Hudson."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #33 January 15, 2009 QuoteNice the crew gets 'real' life vests. What are you talking about? The crew get the same vest's as the pax on board.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #34 January 15, 2009 QuoteI'd like to see the video of the ditching. I didn't expect it would work out so well when trying to put a plane down on water with two massive sea-anchors hanging below the wings.It is impressive how the Airbus kept in one piece despite this. I have seen shows (Discovery's Mayday, etc) where an airplane immediately cartwheeled or broke into pieces when one of these engines touched the water, like a scoop, and the airplane disintegrates. It helps that the water was very calm. And when gliding below 10 feet, putting it down quickly to make sure both engines start 'scooping' water at the same time to prevent cartwheeling. (The thought of slamming a jet onto the water quickly from a 10-to-20 foot planeout, sounds like no fun) I am no pilot except under canopy, but this is a very successful water landing of a full fledged commercial jet, even if it's merely an Airbus A320! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #35 January 15, 2009 That pilot had his balls screwed on tight today and deserves one hell of a raise if you ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #36 January 15, 2009 I agree; he did a great job. Of course, his future is more likely to be filled with lawsuits filed by passengers who hurt their backs during the ditching than with bigger paychecks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #37 January 15, 2009 Hey guys --- I'm @ my gate @ PHL right now (flying US Air, of course), connecting in CLT (of course) to get to TPA. I heard it on the radio on the way to the airport. Good to hear everyone survived. Now I imagine CLT will be a news channel infested mess. Great. And yes I;m being pissy because there's a couple with a screaming baby in the seat near me. If I didn't have to pick up a rental car I'd be at the bar. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 45 #38 January 15, 2009 Damn....that is some fantastic piloting. There has to be a tremendous amount of skill to put that thing down so nicely. With 150+ on board...that pilot is a hero. I know reality is different than simulators..but is this sort of scenario practiced in a simulator during training? Can any pilots comment?Losers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #39 January 15, 2009 Quote Initial reports say it might have been caused by a bird strike Yep, birds have brought down larger planes than an A-320. Kudos to the crew on this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #40 January 15, 2009 should read....US Airways plane makes an Emergency Landing in the Hudson River.... the word crash is inappropriate to use here.... to my way of thinking , a crash is when things get smashed, parts get bent, people get hurt,,, or WORSE... The pilots here, are for sure, heroes... and showed great heads up common sense and POISE..... Kudos to the aircraft and its manufacturers, as well..... so pleased to hear that all were able to get away safely... ,, a fantastic conclusion to a serious, scarey and life threatening situation. jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #41 January 15, 2009 Quote should read....US Airways plane makes an Emergency Landing in the Hudson River.... the word crash is inappropriate to use here.... to my way of thinking , a crash is when things get smashed, parts get bent, people get hurt,,, or WORSE... Agreed. Crash means it's in many pieces. If it is still in just one big piece, then it was a landing."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #42 January 15, 2009 Quoteshould read....US Airways plane makes an Emergency Landing in the Hudson River.... the word crash is inappropriate to use here.... to my way of thinking , a crash is when things get smashed, parts get bent, people get hurt,,, or WORSE... The pilots here, are for sure, heroes... and showed great heads up common sense and POISE..... Kudos to the aircraft and its manufacturers, as well..... so pleased to hear that all were able to get away safely... ,, a fantastic conclusion to a serious, scarey and life threatening situation. jmy I think that technically it would be called a "ditch". I think anything that is going to take that much money to recover and fix the airplane can't be called a "landing". Just my opinion, and agreed that it was a fabulous job by the pilots to put it down that well."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #43 January 16, 2009 QuoteDamn....that is some fantastic piloting. There has to be a tremendous amount of skill to put that thing down so nicely. With 150+ on board...that pilot is a hero. I know reality is different than simulators..but is this sort of scenario practiced in a simulator during training? Can any pilots comment? Yes, I've done a double engine failure to touchdown training in the sim for the CRJ.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #44 January 16, 2009 Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. Any landing you can use the plane again is a great landing. But in this case...I'd have to say it was a great landing anyway.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #45 January 16, 2009 Quote Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. Any landing you can use the plane again is a great landing. But in this case...I'd have to say it was a great landing anyway. Yes, it was a landing, but the turnaround time for landing on water is a bit longer than for landing on asphalt."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #46 January 16, 2009 Quote The FBI has made an official statement that this was NOT in fact an act of terrorism. And here I though Al Queda started using flocks of birds. Are we sure it was a flock of birds OR a flock of wingsuit flyers from Cross Keys?Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #47 January 16, 2009 Quote Crash means it's in many pieces. If it is still in just one big piece, then it was a landing. so, whats a crash landing then? many big pieces?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #48 January 16, 2009 Plane fall down go splooooosh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #49 January 16, 2009 Best Post I've Seen Today (See Picture First) robogeek // 20 minutes ago Not everyday you see 100 people walking on the water in the East River....Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #50 January 16, 2009 Watching the news....pilot has more that 19000 hours....former F4 phantom pilot. The A320 has a "ditching" button, which when pressed, seals all out ports of fuselage to prevent water from entering. and, crew is trained not to open rear doors, this could sink the plane faster. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
