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Why display the plane that landed in the Hudson?
Locust Fork
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I saw on this morning's news where they are putting the plane in a museum that "Sully" landed on the Hudson river. Why? It is a wonderful thing that he was able to land the plane and save all of those people, but I don't see why the plane needs to be in a museum.
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Because after that landing they probably can't get it back into safe flying condition. So they might as well make a little money off of it if they can.
That just about covers it. [:)]
Instead they're donating it to the Carolinas Aviation Museum as an airline safety display, but are releasing no details of the deal.
Sounds to me like they found a non-profit outfit willing to take it off their hands so they could get a tax write-off and recoup at least some of their money.
I'd be curious to hear what they valued it at. [;)]
The Presidebt is trying to figure out a way to put this country in a level of debt that will kill our economy.
It is purposeful and disgusting because the majority of thepublic still doesn't see it.
If they can save swamp mice and build turtle underpasses why not erect a jet liner in it's own museum? Next thing you know, Obama will want to raise the titanic and put it in a museum (at public expense)
I forgot all about the Hudson River landing to the point where it was almost a non-event to me. Finish the freedom towers and then we will talk.
What is the big deal? Any trained pilot would have probably done the same thing.
"Hero"... sounds like he just did his freaking job to me.
it's one more way to spend public funds (wait, I meant invest)
The Presidebt is trying to figure out a way to put this country in a level of debt that will kill our economy.It's going to a private museum.
Give me a break. The dude had a problem at take off and ditched over the water at a angle as to not come down to hard.
What is the big deal? Any trained pilot would have probably done the same thing."Hero"... sounds like he just did his freaking job to me.
I don't know about that...I think his years of experience probably saved that flight from disaster...a younger pilot might have cartwheeled that plane in the water, killing most of the passengers. I agree, Sully is not a hero, he just did his job and did it well.
Give me a break. The dude had a problem at take off and ditched over the water at a angle as to not come down to hard.
What is the big deal? Any trained pilot would have probably done the same thing.
"Hero"... sounds like he just did his freaking job to me.
Exactly. When I go to a football game, I never EVER cheer. It was that receiver's job to catch the ball and take it to the end zone. He deserves no extra or special recognition for doing his job. Same goes for my kids...when they come home with a graded test or report card and try to act all proud about their grades I just say "What's the big deal? That's what you're SUPPOSED to do!" And just earlier today at work, one of my employees (a first responder for medical incidents) performed life-saving CPR on another employee who chose the wrong time (during work hours) to have a heart attack. The plant manager wanted to hold an all-hands meeting and praise the first responder for saving the other guy's life. Fortunately I was able to talk the boss out of any special recognition. "We trained that employee to be a first responder for just such an instance," I said. "You're insane to think we should praise him just for doing his job, regardless of the results!"
See, socialism is alive and well! No reward is needed for JUST DOING YOUR JOB!!![;)]
quote:Originally posted by SCOUT5
Because after that landing they probably can't get it back into safe flying condition. So they might as well make a little money off of it if they can.That just about covers it. [:)]Yep, that's my guess too; if the airframe was serviceable it would still be flying! They will remove and refurbish the serviceable parts and the shell will be on display.
If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!
Can't make the connection between a crashed aircraft and a safety display??
quote:Originally posted by scottm21166
it's one more way to spend public funds (wait, I meant invest)
The Presidebt is trying to figure out a way to put this country in a level of debt that will kill our economy.It's going to a private museum.
You really believe that? did you hear about the stimulis bill? do you think investing to put that airplane on permanant display would be a wise move for a private investor? 3 yers from now people will be saying sully who?
C'mon, at least pretend you have been paying attention to this congress and presidebt.
If I was on that flight I'd be calling him a Hero
I challenge any one of you, to put a fully loaded, commercial aircraft down, IN THE WATER, without killing a single soul.
If you really feel the need to complain,..call your senators and complain about something worth while, not a plane going to a museum.
Capt. Sully saved more lives than anyone on this forum can ever claim.........
Hat is off to Capt. Sully[8]
that aircraft should be put up on display somewhere as reminder that sometimes bad situations once in a blue moon turn out good. when was the last time you heard of an airplane crash that was good news? i know that the general public expects to get on a plane and go and all should be safe. and you should, and thats part of my job to make sure all is from my end. and the flight crew from thiers.
as far as reselling the parts from the crash, i beleive (dont quote me on this) that you are not allowed to resell parts due to unknow stresses that may have been imposed on them, and that is why they are junked. hope i did not offend anyone, but everyone has an opinion and thats what makes this a great contry to live in!
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dont get mad cause he is in
the BROTHERHOOD.
Give me a break. The dude had a problem at take off and ditched over the water at a angle as to not come down to hard.
What is the big deal? Any trained pilot would have probably done the same thing.
"Hero"... sounds like he just did his freaking job to me.
Given the choice, I'd rather fly with Capt'n Sully behind the controls than you. Or dano, for that matter.
Couple wise-assed punks.[:D]
quote:Originally posted by Colonel Plink
quote:Originally posted by GRIZZLY17
Give me a break. The dude had a problem at take off and ditched over the water at a angle as to not come down to hard.
What is the big deal? Any trained pilot would have probably done the same thing.
"Hero"... sounds like he just did his freaking job to me.
Given the choice, I'd rather fly with Capt'n Sully behind the controls than you. Or dano, for that matter.
Couple wise-assed punks.[:D]
Don't even make me come to where you live and have you buy me lunch. [:D]
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Thats why he IS[^]