tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post6059537414049175350..comments2024-02-21T03:48:52.674-05:00Comments on Flying Lessons: The Miraculous Phenomenon That is SullyChristine Negronihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15190247339367487575noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post-60654433943482306382012-05-31T15:51:54.278-04:002012-05-31T15:51:54.278-04:00I teach CRM Initial and Recurrent to pilots for a ...I teach CRM Initial and Recurrent to pilots for a major airline. I show the USAir 1549 released by a major network during my Decision Making and Leadership modules. The hush that follows each finish of the video is telling, and in discussions later, everyone apllauds Sully's unique display of the right stuff. Never mind that they never pulled the 'Ditch Switch' of the A320 because time was so short and they never got to that part of the QRH checklist. <br />Suddenly all the pilots in the class dream of their own Hudson event and pulling it off to the cheers and media blitz of an adoring nation.Frank Okolonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post-65763841591386159262012-05-29T19:40:11.535-04:002012-05-29T19:40:11.535-04:00There are many aviation professionals who given th...There are many aviation professionals who given the right soap box would present new and better ways to make our industry safer. Sully has the floor right now and I to believe his best is yet to come.Mark Sheehynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post-11832279794426529562012-05-16T14:35:16.198-04:002012-05-16T14:35:16.198-04:00Wow. This spotlights the big issue with the mindse...Wow. This spotlights the big issue with the mindset among so many pilots and aviation managers today. Capt. Sully not being one of them.<br /><br />"Sterile Cockpit" was a term coined to describe a time when the crew should be engaged and focused because the situation was very dynamic. Specifically ground ops, takeoff and initial climb ,approach and landing. I know, I have been doing this since before "sterile cockpit" was ever used.<br /><br />Now so many in the aviation community, like Anonymous, forgot or never knew that the objective was to stay focused and engaged, not just to avoid talking. If you are a Captain that does not know how to be safe without having to refer to a procedure, it's time to turn in your wings and find another profession.<br /><br />Thankfully Sully didn't feel obligated to call dispatch to ask permission to ditch in the Hudson.Jim Blaszczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096277595889819199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post-59639187776488657692012-05-16T10:24:42.301-04:002012-05-16T10:24:42.301-04:00I think anonymous was referring to Capt. Sullenber...I think anonymous was referring to Capt. Sullenberger's comment on the weather which was made prior to the bird strike. Nonetheless, your point is well taken, Grumpy.Christine Negronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190247339367487575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post-87944850981926738402012-05-16T10:22:11.647-04:002012-05-16T10:22:11.647-04:00Apparently "Anonymous" has an odd concep...Apparently "Anonymous" has an odd concept of "sterile cockpit" rules (which require that, under normal circumstances, verbal communication between/among cockpit crew be restricted from non-essential topics when below 10,000'). The purpose is to eliminate frivolous distractions from intruding on flying the airplane during the most critical phases of flight (as happened in the Colgan crash at Buffalo).<br />The crew of US1549 had exhausted "the book," made the critical decisions from which there was no turning back, and were riding their final approach down to the Hudson. They were in, and under, control. Capt. Sully's remark "Got any ideas?" to his FO was a legitimate inquiry. <br />If "Anonymous" thinks he could have done the job better by keeping silent (in violation of CRM tenets) he should say so, and how. If not, refrain from the smart-a** comments.Grumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post-75845221666946252032012-05-16T09:56:43.470-04:002012-05-16T09:56:43.470-04:00Before we continue to deify Sully, perhaps we shou...Before we continue to deify Sully, perhaps we should consider the example he sets. While it is nice to have a name and face to represent airline pilots, we give him too much credit within our industry.<br /><br />New pilots are given him as an example to live up to. I suggest taking a look at the CVR transcripts again. Shouldn't our heroes follow sterile cockpit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133703253863123050.post-62846781354214864092012-05-16T00:45:48.357-04:002012-05-16T00:45:48.357-04:00Insightful blog, interesting 3 years down the line...Insightful blog, interesting 3 years down the line what modern day heroics does....I bet the greek heroes of olden days are turning in their graves, in all austerity...anyway lovely article, thank you.Neil Nagarkarnoreply@blogger.com