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Quoting barney captain (Reply 10): |
Quoting antoniemey (Reply 11): Fairly accurate live reporting on that video. I'm surprised. |
Quoting UAL Bagsmasher (Reply 9): By the looks of the photo, the manual gear extension handle has already been pulled (open nosegear doors). Wouldn't be surprised if it turns out the left MLG uplock was incorrectly installed |
Quoting antoniemey (Reply 11): Fairly accurate live reporting on that video. I'm surprised. |
Quoting FlyHossD (Reply 20): If he's asked, perhaps he'll say that this incident is proof that the higher experience requirements are effective. |
Quoting wingnutmn (Reply 22): I can almost guarantee that those pilots were hired before the rules change. I have very strong opinions about Mr. Sullenberger, and none of them good. He has done more damage to the airline industry since his claim to fame than good. He should have acted more like Capt. Al Haynes, and kept his ego in check. |
Quoting BravoOne (Reply 24): Not so sure the state of the industry is Sullenbergers fault as perhaps the crew that killed a plane load of passengers in Buffalo, NY? They will have to take most of the blame for the 1500 hour rule. |
Quoting FlyHossD (Reply 13): However, Fox News first reported the aircraft to be a SkyWest "DC-9 or MD-80 type." And this was with the N-number clearly visible in the photo. Apparently, they don't know how to check the F.A.A.'s aircraft registry? |
Quoting wingnutmn (Reply 19): Now, is the Fox News Chopper pilots name really Rick Dicker |
Quoting ikramerica (Reply 23): Yes. He reports for various radio stations that are fox affiliates as well. |