actually, I took the comment as any military-trained pilot would have done that, but Sully happened to be Air Force, right?
Hearing this transcript was most impressive of the level of professionalism all around. kudos to all!!
Well, the military and civilian training is just a starter for the airline training programs, as is the glider training (I’m a glider instructor, too, and own a high-performance Schleicher ASW).
Air Force, Navy, Army, Marines, civilian. Whatever. If he made the cut, he’s good.