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

wzgrza said:
Who the hell knows if it was even the Captain behind the controls... for all we know the FO could have been flying the plane. I havent seen mention of any of this.
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Don't know US Airway's policies, but if I were in that CA's situation, I wouldn't be saying "Eh, it's your leg, you can land in the water" knowing that whatever happened, good or bad, it would be my "fault."
 
FO's...we are the unsung hero's! Someone mentioned that the captain gets all the blame when something goes wrong so why should they not get it all when things go right?

What is a hero anyway? A hero will put himself in harms way to save others. This captain is a damn good pilot but no hero in my opinion. I'm sure he would agree. The man was doing his job and he did it well. He should be commended. I'm sure the FO did his thing like a true professional as well.

Let's not forget the FA's. They did what they do and lives were saved as a result. Without them, everyone may have drowned after the perfect ditching. The entire crew should be recognized, awarded, given a pay bump and a long vacation!
 
What are all you fools talking about? The co-pilot did nothing...he didn't even put the gear down!!! Why all the credit??!! He did NOTHING!!!















Of course.... :sarcasm:
 
The Captain gets all the credit in the same way Bush takes all the heat for our present day failures.
 
So, I heard that, on an A320, they have a DITCH pushbutton that closes all openings in the aircraft during water landings.

If that's true, I betcha the F/O, in the checklist, has that responsibility.

(Hmmm, given the excessive water filling the aircraft, I wonder if they reached that part of the checklist. :sarcasm:)

Two senior pilots, experienced professionals they are. With experience in this case comes professionalism.
 
MFT1Air said:
So, I heard that, on an A320, they have a DITCH pushbutton that closes all openings in the aircraft during water landings.

If that's true, I betcha the F/O, in the checklist, has that responsibility.

(Hmmm, given the excessive water filling the aircraft, I wonder if they reached that part of the checklist. :sarcasm:)

Two senior pilots, experienced professionals they are. With experience in this case comes professionalism.
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We got a ditch button on the CL300 too. Never had to press it...yet.
 
I think everyone needs credit for the fact that no one was killed. The Capt. and FO for getting the plane down safely. The cabin crew for getting the aircraft evacuated. The passengers for getting out of the aircraft, and all the other rescue crews for getting those folks out of the cold water. So many things went right.
 
What?

Acknowledging the SIC's qualifications and abilities as well?

Give me a break. . .you people are dreaming. First Officers are useless ballast.
 
I don't understand why people are trying to delegate the glory of saving people in this situation to one person. Instead of picking one person to be crowned a hero (anyone who helped save a life at the expense of the safety of their own is a hero, in my opinion), why don't we all be thankful that everyone did their job to the best of their abilities and celebrate the fact that nobody died. End of story. Just my two cents.
 
Come on guys. . .really?

You expect the media to appropriately give credit where credit is do? Give me a break.

The crews, cabin and flight, both did a wonderful job.

Not some lone guy in the left seat. Sorry to burst any Captain's bubbles here though. Anyway. . .
 
surreal1221 said:
Come on guys. . .really?

You expect the media to appropriately give credit where credit is do? Give me a break.

The crews, cabin and flight, both did a wonderful job.

Not some lone guy in the left seat. Sorry to burst any Captain's bubbles here though. Anyway. . .
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Ditto that. Heck, the very first I heard about this was yesterday at about 3:55 on-line and the very first reports were that a USAir A380 crashed in the river. Now that would have been a sight to see!
 
surreal1221 said:
Come on guys. . .really?

You expect the media to appropriately give credit where credit is do? Give me a break.

The crews, cabin and flight, both did a wonderful job.

Not some lone guy in the left seat. Sorry to burst any Captain's bubbles here though. Anyway. . .
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I don't think anyone HERE is conscientiously thinking that only the captain was responsible for the good outcome, it is more mainstream media.
 
Eh, IMO, who cares? Sure it would be nice for the media to acknowledge everyone who mattered, meaning the entire crew, but I guarantee the crew involved doesn't need that. They know what they did, and I am sure that self-satisfaction is enough for them.

That just goes to show you the professionalism of what you guys all do. You all know the importance of your job, and when the time comes for your training and experience to kick in, you don't need a camera in front of you to exclaim to the world your greatness. Unlike anybody and everybody that is trying to be a hero in this, the crew isn't out to achieve their fame. They did what they were there to do. IMO, that is the best story.

Pablo said:
The captain is 29 year US Airways vet and former fighter pilot, FO is 49 and with US Airways for 23 years.... Lesson for us frequent flyers: fly on the cushy, middle of the day high-demand flights that all the senior pilots bid for!
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Man, that's every US Airways flight! 23 years is junior to them!
 
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
 
I am the co-pilot, I sit on the right,
It’s up to me to be quick and bright;
I never talk back for I have regrets,
But I have to remember what the Captain forgets.

I make out the flight plan and study the weather,
Pull up the gear, stand by to feather;
Make out the mail forms and do the reporting;
And fly the old crate while the Captain is courting.

I take the readings, adjust the power,
Put on the heaters when we’re in a shower;
Tell him where we are on the darkest of night,
And do all the bookwork without any light.

I call for my Captain and buy him cokes;
I always laugh at his corney jokes;
And once in a while when his landings are rusty,
I always come through with, "By gosh it’s gusty".

All in all I’m a general stooge,
As I sit on the right of the man I call "Scrooge";
I guess you think this is past understanding,
But maybe some day he will give me a landing.
 
MikeOH58 said:
I am the co-pilot, I sit on the right,
It’s up to me to be quick and bright;
I never talk back for I have regrets,
But I have to remember what the Captain forgets.

I make out the flight plan and study the weather,
Pull up the gear, stand by to feather;
Make out the mail forms and do the reporting;
And fly the old crate while the Captain is courting.

I take the readings, adjust the power,
Put on the heaters when we’re in a shower;
Tell him where we are on the darkest of night,
And do all the bookwork without any light.

I call for my Captain and buy him cokes;
I always laugh at his corney jokes;
And once in a while when his landings are rusty,
I always come through with, "By gosh it’s gusty".

All in all I’m a general stooge,
As I sit on the right of the man I call "Scrooge";
I guess you think this is past understanding,
But maybe some day he will give me a landing.
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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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