[Paddlewise] Don't Miss Video

I know that some Paddlewisers are, like me, airplane pilots as well as
paddlers so I thought I'd pass along this link to the "Miracle on the
Hudson". The video is a composite that shows animation of the aircraft for
the entire flight from rolling onto the runway to splashdown in the Hudson
River. Since I am also a glider pilot I was particularly interested in how
well Sullenberger (who is also a glider pilot) kept control of the
aircraft's altitude and speed during the emergency and I was amazed. You
will be too. Pertinent radio traffic, airspeed and altitude and the
animation of the airplane makes this a "don't miss" video for pilots or
anyone interested in seeing how a really good pilot reacts under pressure.

Amazing, simply amazing. Even for people who are not pilots.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/incredible-new-look-at-us-airways-flight-1549/


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkayaking.net
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