A320 lands in the Hudson River, New York
Discussion
MK4 Slowride said:
Watching the footage from the tower overlooking the Hudson I'm surprised one of those boats didn't crush anyone or force the plane under when they tried to get folks off the wings.
It's what I thought when watching the rescue - they were operating in a fast moving river and they're not exactly easy to manoeuvre. Some of the folks rescued said that they had to shout to the ferries to stop as they were running the risk of hitting the passengers.NDA said:
MK4 Slowride said:
Watching the footage from the tower overlooking the Hudson I'm surprised one of those boats didn't crush anyone or force the plane under when they tried to get folks off the wings.
It's what I thought when watching the rescue - they were operating in a fast moving river and they're not exactly easy to manoeuvre. Some of the folks rescued said that they had to shout to the ferries to stop as they were running the risk of hitting the passengers.drivin_me_nuts said:
HarryW said:
-crookedtail- said:
AMCDan said:
Can anyone explain "cactus"?
I believe its a result of the merger between America West and US Airways! They kept the 'cactus' callsign after dropping the 'USAir' that they used to use. They were using both for a while if wikipedia is accurate! 
'Catcus' is the call sign for the airline. I like the BA call sign of 'speedbird' myself, it has a certain purpose about it.
Le TVR said:
Not impressed really.
Madame said why didnt the ditch button get pressed, why no mayday call, are checklists that long that they cant complete them?
So I played her a recording of the ATC in real time. She had the impression that they had about 10 times longer than in reality because of the editing and waffle.
So it wasnt a miracle, it wasnt a crash and it all happened just a lot faster than shown.
play her this one, she can hear and see the whole event in real time.Madame said why didnt the ditch button get pressed, why no mayday call, are checklists that long that they cant complete them?
So I played her a recording of the ATC in real time. She had the impression that they had about 10 times longer than in reality because of the editing and waffle.
So it wasnt a miracle, it wasnt a crash and it all happened just a lot faster than shown.
http://vimeo.com/3281249
Jimbeaux said:
drivin_me_nuts said:
HarryW said:
-crookedtail- said:
AMCDan said:
Can anyone explain "cactus"?
I believe its a result of the merger between America West and US Airways! They kept the 'cactus' callsign after dropping the 'USAir' that they used to use. They were using both for a while if wikipedia is accurate! 'Catcus' is the call sign for the airline. I like the BA call sign of 'speedbird' myself, it has a certain purpose about it.
euroboy said:
Jonny671 said:
How good is, Euroboys job.. I'd love to be an ATC!
Go for it! In the UK there is no upper age limit for application and you dont need any sort of aviation background.www.nats.co.uk
or www.eurocontrol.int
Jimbeaux said:
Jonny671 said:
10 hours solid driving yesterday has taken it out of me 
Lightweight! 
.. And i've only been driving 6 months so I can be let off Edited by Jonny671 on Friday 20th February 23:58
srebbe64 said:
Jonny671 said:
Yes, I just read that you only need 5 C+ GCSES, i've got them.
I'm taking two flights today and I'll try not to think about that!I had a conversation with a NATS guy the other day and he was telling me they have something like a 40% drop out rate in training, which to me looks like their entry requirements and interview/recruitment tests need to be looked at.
el stovey said:
srebbe64 said:
Jonny671 said:
Yes, I just read that you only need 5 C+ GCSES, i've got them.
I'm taking two flights today and I'll try not to think about that!I had a conversation with a NATS guy the other day and he was telling me they have something like a 40% drop out rate in training, which to me looks like their entry requirements and interview/recruitment tests need to be looked at.
bit's of meaningless (Nu-Lab) GCSE's etc. are no predictor of how somebody is going to be able to do a job, I like the idea that they take in a lot and fail a good proportion... it's one of those jobs where you ether have an aptitude for it or you don't, and I don't think bit's of paper can tell you that.
Jonny671 said:
How good is, Euroboys job.. I'd love to be an ATC!
give this a go ;-)http://www.atc-sim.com/
Jonny671 said:
Jimbeaux said:
Jonny671 said:
10 hours solid driving yesterday has taken it out of me
Lightweight! .. And i've only been driving 6 months so I can be let off Edited by Jonny671 on Friday 20th February 23:58
Bumpitybumpbumpbump...
11:35 tonight (march 2nd) on Channel 4
"Miracle of the Hudson Plane Crash"
'People who were actually on it' accounts, footage of their dry-cleaner bills, etc
ETA this is just for those who missed it the first (eighteen) times around, like me.
11:35 tonight (march 2nd) on Channel 4
"Miracle of the Hudson Plane Crash"
'People who were actually on it' accounts, footage of their dry-cleaner bills, etc
ETA this is just for those who missed it the first (eighteen) times around, like me.
Edited by bigandclever on Monday 2nd March 22:11
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