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cfiimei · 01-16-2009, 08:34 PM

I've been a commercial pilot and a flight instructor for over 20 years. The media often glorifies pilots for their heroic efforts in surviving events that are usually caused by their own folly. However, in this case, the pilot truly used the skills he had acquired over his years of flying very well. I don't think he is happy that this incident occurred, but he should be very proud that his efforts resulted in a safe ditching. Flying an airliner as a glider is no easy task. He further impressed me by assuring all passengers were off of the aircraft before he left. He is the hero of 2009.

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01-16-2009, 08:34 PM	#7
cfiimei Drives: Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: midwest Posts: 40	I've been a commercial pilot and a flight instructor for over 20 years. The media often glorifies pilots for their heroic efforts in surviving events that are usually caused by their own folly. However, in this case, the pilot truly used the skills he had acquired over his years of flying very well. I don't think he is happy that this incident occurred, but he should be very proud that his efforts resulted in a safe ditching. Flying an airliner as a glider is no easy task. He further impressed me by assuring all passengers were off of the aircraft before he left. He is the hero of 2009.