Some notes on US Airways Flight 1549 ditching in the Hudson River

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Well, first, this goes to show how breaking news reporting has changed forever. Now, if only twitter could get its shit together with organization and stability... I digress.

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[proonjoos]

damn birds

[vandyke_brown]

damn planes

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For the record, it was a flock of Canadian geese.

Also! The records show that Sullenberger, like Pearson before him was a glider pilot.

So the moral of the story is twofold. First, you do not mess with Canadian geese. Secondly, all commercial airline pilots should be required to get some training in gliders.

[vandyke_brown]

Not a bad plan.

Also, I'm paying extra attention to what I wear when flying over water.

For example, no white.