Originally Posted by
pkimball
The Gimli Glider has always been the most impressive landing in my eyes, but without taking away from the extraordinary skill of the Gimli pilots, this 1549 landing takes the prize now. Astounding!
Actually, CNN was reporting last night that Capt. "Sully" is a
Glider Instructor. That outside training was probably also crucial in his confidence in handling the emergency situation and the aircraft to its "successful" landing in the water. The right person in the right place at the right time, too.