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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Saracenman » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:20 pm

agreed - one of the all time greatest! :ymapplause:
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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby RLN » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:03 pm

found this simulation at bottom of page. Play in HD and full screen if you can. In cockpit talk is silent and you have to read it, but between the 'plane and tower is audible.


http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/incredible-new-look-at-us-airways-flight-1549/
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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:15 pm

Very interesting, thanks Martyn!
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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Nickolas » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:37 pm

In spite of the gravity of the situation there was some ribald humour in there.
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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Dan4th » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:09 pm

Yeouch!

Thank you Martyn!

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Saracenman » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:39 pm

that's a sobering video! :p

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:40 pm

Saracenman wrote:that's a sobering video! :p sm



Why, have you been drinking? :-o
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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Saracenman » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:43 pm

no, but i think Cap'n Sully had a few pints of Hudson! :p

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Spitfire » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:51 pm

Brilliant video - very well put together. :ymapplause: :ymapplause:

It's been said before but WHAT control and calmness in what must have been a deadly and unexpected crisis - to lose 2 engines over a huge built up area :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Dan4th » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:25 pm

Here's a water landing from over 40 years
ago that required no skill at all!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VnAvH6z3-c (embedding disabled ~x( - sm)

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Saracenman » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:29 pm

wheels down in seven feet? :-o

love the fact that the aircraft continued in service! :ymapplause:

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Dan4th » Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:04 pm

Just the latest installment in the saga:::::::::::::::::

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34986890/ns/us_news-life

Any Takers????????????

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Xplumberlives » Fri Jan 22, 2010 6:05 pm

Presumably up for scrap value!
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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Gaz » Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:12 am

Wonder if the nose leg will fit on a guppy
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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Dan4th » Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:03 pm

Just popped-up today:::::::::::

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35688025/ns/travel-news/

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Mayfly » Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:18 pm

:ymapplause: :ymapplause: :ymapplause:

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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Xplumberlives » Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:31 pm

Cheapskate!
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Re: The Hudson Miracle - new video released

Postby Dan4th » Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:23 am

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/35695164#35695164

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