[ReaganCowboy]

A friend of mine was in the room when the decision to ground and then land everything was made. It wasn't by consensus -- one junior FAA civilian made the call, and the boss(es) backed him up after the order went out. One very junior, very smart man...with big moxie.

[gonzo]

"...One very junior, very smart man...with big moxie..."

I don't know who he is, R-C, but I know I'll hear him coming by the clanging noise!

Good find, jimtorr!.....FRegards

[hchutch]

Whoever it was ought to be promoted, given a raise, and a month in a tropical paradise. At taxpayer expense. Let's reward those who do good.