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King James
03-24-2009, 05:16 AM
Here is a simulation of his landing that is matched up with the voice recordings. Man is he calm under pressure.

http://i.gizmodo.com/5181354/hudson-crash-simulation-with-faa-voice-recordings-shows-captains-nerves-of-steel?autoplay=true
darb85
03-24-2009, 02:16 PM
jeez. dont know if i could have not yelled at the guy, shut up let me land. thats some seriously calm nerves right there.
MedicCook
03-24-2009, 02:27 PM
His is one cool customer. I would like to request him when I fly next time.
karmaz00
03-24-2009, 02:33 PM
very calm and cool..
ChicagoWhiteSox
03-24-2009, 02:37 PM
His is one cool customer. I would like to request him when I fly next time.

:tpd:
ahc4353
03-24-2009, 02:37 PM
Wow.
Beer Doctor
03-24-2009, 02:42 PM
That is an awesome simulation! The copilot is from Oregon, WI. :wo WI!
shvictor
03-24-2009, 03:22 PM
His is one cool customer. I would like to request him when I fly next time.

He could prolly cure my fear of flying :tu
SmokeyJoe
03-24-2009, 03:36 PM
That's a true hero... we could use a ton more just like him. :tu
King James
03-24-2009, 04:40 PM
I would like to request him when I fly next time.

me too....although with his book deal and interviews and stuff, I don't think he will be doing too much flying for AA anymore
WildBlueSooner
03-24-2009, 04:45 PM
What a badass! I guess flying fighters for so many years helps your nerves!
Nabinger16
03-24-2009, 06:15 PM
His theme song has to be AC/DC Big Balls!
lightning9191
03-25-2009, 03:18 PM
Wow! Truly amazing.
rack04
03-25-2009, 03:23 PM
What a cool dude. :tu
marge796
03-25-2009, 04:08 PM
A great pilot with a great crew.
WildBlueSooner
03-25-2009, 05:08 PM
A great pilot with a great crew.

Good point...people seem to forget about the other involved in making the impossible possible!
elderboy02
03-25-2009, 05:12 PM
That guy is a hero. Simply amazing!
14holestogie
03-25-2009, 05:29 PM
My simulation would have sounded a little different, possibly squishy. :r