Can we all thank the CO PILOT of the U.S. Airways plane!

In the book "Fate is the Hunter" the author, a former CA with a million flight hours says that the First Officer is the janitor of the skies.

Here's to you mister janitor!

Unfortunately in the real world pax think the FO is just an assistant to the CA, an apprentice. That is why CNN, MSNBC, Fox call Sally a Captain and the other guy a co-pilot. At least we know better..
 
Thank you Mr. FO! Some of us realize that you just don't sit up there looking pretty and smelling nice! ;) :)
 
CNN is now adding "and the copilot, crew and rescuers..." to the end of their recorded snips about how Sully handled the situation.
 
Socal321 said:
Unfortunately in the real world pax think the FO is just an assistant to the CA, an apprentice.
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That statement does have a small grain of truth to it especially for a FNG, although I submit not in this case. The F/O had been at US for 23 years so may have been just as competent as the captain. One question, though, as senior as this captain was, wouldn't he have been able to hold captain on larger equipment? I know that's not the sole motivator for what people bid, but I was a little surprised to see such a senior guy on a narrowbody.
 
germb747 said:
That statement does have a small grain of truth to it especially for a FNG, although I submit not in this case. The F/O had been at US for 23 years so may have been just as competent as the captain. One question, though, as senior as this captain was, wouldn't he have been able to hold captain on larger equipment? I know that's not the sole motivator for what people bid, but I was a little surprised to see such a senior guy on a narrowbody.
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I know some senior airline captains and the reason they fly the smaller equipment has alot to do with not wanting to fly international flights.
 
Qgar said:
I know some senior airline captains and the reason they fly the smaller equipment has alot to do with not wanting to fly international flights.
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Specific question for you. If you've flown in the last couple of days, are people paying more attention to the briefings? Other FAs feel free to chip in.
 
Haven't flown since Tuesday. I was at EWR today working on other stuff but none of my coworkers mentioned anything. I'm flying again Monday and I, too, am curious to see how pax treat the safety briefing!
 
c172captain said:
I read that for the first time the other day, actually, when I landed at BFL. Can't wait for my chance to experience that kind of reality! lol
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All you need to know is the phrase, "Captain you have the steak, i'll take the chicken...or just eat ketchup packet or two" =)

And if your part 91, technically you will be a PIC.

Paper. Ice. Coffee :D
 
dpgtime said:
Dear Mr. F/O,

I am sorry the media thinks that "Sully" was the only one in the cockpit...I say THANK YOU for doing a heroic job assisting the Cpt. and saving all souls on board.

Darren:D
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this is O/T but those rev. X videos are the funniest thing i've ever seen on youtube


lmao
 
I find it ironic that such harsh critique is given to the 'press'. Which mostly has been provided by the astute members of JC when it comes to aircraft accident reporting and the somewhat immature nature of 'who gets the pat on the back' for a job well done. But on the other hand a virtual room of silence when as of recent to the same 'world class' reporting of the latest presidential campaign in which the all knowing media promoted their candidate of choice. Come on folks, you are either for the omnipotent media or against. Make a choice! :panic:

Ohh...I read that the FAs onboard were busy doling out doses of benadryl while the FO was huriedly flipping through 'flying for dummies'. :sarcasm:
 
CA, FO, FA's.....not worth nitpicking on which one should be pinned "savior". Everyone must of done all of their jobs well in order for there to be zero fatalities.

I am just happy that US air carriers can continue on with their two year streak of no deaths.
 
GJ1 said:
this is O/T but those rev. X videos are the funniest thing i've ever seen on youtube


lmao
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Yeah he was on our Los Angeles public access Channel 3...In the '90's...Guy was out of control...Too damn funny. I used to cry from laughter watching it.
We used to have a guy named Zuma Dogg on Channel 3...another complete nut! Check him out too. He may also be on Youtube.
 
I have to credit the entire crew in both this event and the Continental accident in Denver. In that one, not only were the pilots and F/As heroic, so were some dead heading pilots who also assisted in the evacuation. There is an obvious concern for passengers safety that extends through the whole industry.
 
It is pretty irritating that the FO and flight attendants are getting no love. The captain did everything by himself.
 
This is just like professional sports.

I bet 99% of you can't name the starting offensive linemen for your favorite football team. You do know the quarterback though I'm sure.
 
Can anyone name Al Haynes' copilot?

How about Robert Morgan's copilot in the Memphis Belle?

Perhaps the copilot of the Enola Gay?

What about the guy flying the B-29 when Chuck Yeager broke the barrier?

Who was the helo pilot who rescued Scott O'Grady in Bosina?

For everyone bitching that the FO's name isn't known...what are you, new? Welcome to aviation.
 
granlistillo said:
A lot of good things had to happen, and for no one to get killed? Amazing! Kudos to the entire crew, and the folks that came to their aid.

:D:D:D
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Without taking any credit/kudos AWAY from the heroics of the five flight crew and the folks that came to their aid, many newscasters gave credit to the entire crew focusing on the pilot. . .(as usual) just like sports newscasters focus on the quarterback of a football team and forget about the lineman. It's typical and doesn't take away IMHO from the CRM/team effort that went into a fatality free incident.

Everyone deserves accolades for being heroes/heroic efforts. . . conversely, many of us tend to be upset about the hero worship antics of the media which is ongoing. Firstly, the crew did their jobs; the did what they were trained to do. That's a point of fact. What elevates the significance of doing their jobs under the most extreme life-threatening conditions. THAT elevates the significance way above "just doing their jobs."

. . .and I say THEY. I'm believing the next flight attendant recurrent training session, the F/As will have even the instructors' undivided attention.
 
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