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Old 03-24-2009, 06:16 AM   #1
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Default Capt. Sully's Hudson River Landing Simulation

Here is a simulation of his landing that is matched up with the voice recordings. Man is he calm under pressure.

http://i.gizmodo.com/5181354/hudson-...?autoplay=true
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:16 PM   #2
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jeez. dont know if i could have not yelled at the guy, shut up let me land. thats some seriously calm nerves right there.
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:27 PM   #3
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His is one cool customer. I would like to request him when I fly next time.
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:33 PM   #4
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very calm and cool..
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:37 PM   #5
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:37 PM   #6
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Wow.
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:42 PM   #7
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That is an awesome simulation! The copilot is from Oregon, WI. WI!
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Old 03-24-2009, 04:22 PM   #8
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His is one cool customer. I would like to request him when I fly next time.
He could prolly cure my fear of flying
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Old 03-24-2009, 04:36 PM   #9
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That's a true hero... we could use a ton more just like him.
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Old 03-24-2009, 05:40 PM   #10
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I would like to request him when I fly next time.
me too....although with his book deal and interviews and stuff, I don't think he will be doing too much flying for AA anymore
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Old 03-24-2009, 05:45 PM   #11
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What a badass! I guess flying fighters for so many years helps your nerves!
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His theme song has to be AC/DC Big Balls!
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Wow! Truly amazing.
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What a cool dude.
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A great pilot with a great crew.
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A great pilot with a great crew.
Good point...people seem to forget about the other involved in making the impossible possible!
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That guy is a hero. Simply amazing!
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My simulation would have sounded a little different, possibly squishy.
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