Barry Artiste Op-Ed
The pilot who safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 certainly will be given accolades worthy of a ticker tape parade in downtown Manhattan, failing that, I am sure many passengers will swear their first born in his name.
Pilot’s life had prepared him for ‘miracle’ flight
Updated Fri. Jan. 16 2009 7:21 PM ET
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Chesley Sullenberger spent practically his whole life preparing for the five-minute crucible that was US Airways Flight 1549.
He got his pilot’s licence at 14, was named best aviator in his class at the Air Force Academy, flew fighter jets, investigated air disasters, mastered glider flying and even studied the psychology of how cockpit crews behave in a crisis.
When the ultimate test came on a descent over the Hudson River, he spoke into the intercom only once and gave perhaps the most terrifying instruction a pilot can give — “Brace for impact” — with remarkable calm.
Source: ctv.ca
