US Air crash

Reply Subscribe

Page 15 of 40

« First

Last »

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

01-15-2009, 01:57 PM

#141

Dougdrvr

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Dec 2007

Position: retired

Posts: 992

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddog25

Airbus A-318 thru A-380 are fly by wire. There is no 'manual reversion'. The hydraulic flight controls would still be powered by the blue hydraulics. I do believe this is the FIRST time an airplane with underwing engines sucessfully ditched. KUDOS to Airbus flight laws that prevent the airplane from stalling, ensuring the airplane was able to land at the slowest possible speed.

Would he have flaps? (or she)

Kudos to the flight attendants for not opening the aft doors!!!!

01-15-2009, 01:58 PM

#142

captscott26

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Feb 2007

Position: A320 CA

Posts: 944

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnlimitedAkro

CNN released the Capt's name: Capt C.B. Solenburg. Pardon my spelling if it is incorrect.

They are saying this guy is a hero.

Excellent job to all the crew, indeed. This is one for history for sure.

I would personally love to shake the hand of every member of that crew, what an amazing job under unimaginable stress.

01-15-2009, 02:00 PM

#143

Phuz

Kerbal Rocket Surgeon

Joined APC: Dec 2007

Position: DTW 717A

Posts: 1,099

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAABaroowski

geez everyone is praising "THE PILOT", when did US Air become a single pilot operation

Yea really.. But Wolf Blitzer did start getting it right on CNN - crediting the pilot and co-pilot. Then he went and gave credit to the 'crew and the flight attendants too'.. oh well.

01-15-2009, 02:01 PM

#144

I'll drive

On Reserve

Joined APC: Nov 2006

Position: 330 right to 737 left

Posts: 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddog25

Yes KUDOS to the Airbus, however the aircraft would have reverted to direct law with the RAT doploying (if my memory is correct, however I'm sure it would have downgraded out of normal law). So the flight control law protections would have been lost. KUDOS to the pilots, for doing some of that "PILOT ****"

Well done.

Last edited by I'll drive; 01-15-2009 at 02:14 PM. Reason: SAAB is correct 2 pilots.

01-15-2009, 02:05 PM

#145

SharkyBN584

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jun 2006

Position: ERJ FO

Posts: 1,276

I feel bad for the crew knowing full well they'll be junior-manned tomorrow since they got most of the day off today. Obviously the Airbii wasn't made for duck hunting.

Glad everyone's ok.

01-15-2009, 02:06 PM

#146

onetogo

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Sep 2008

Position: CRJ-700 FO

Posts: 225

I read that Airbus has a 'ditching' button.. Can someone elaborate on this?

01-15-2009, 02:10 PM

#147

SharkyBN584

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jun 2006

Position: ERJ FO

Posts: 1,276

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetogo

I read that Airbus has a 'ditching' button.. Can someone elaborate on this?

It's the red button next to the green "Fly" button. There's only two buttons up there, so it's easy to find.

01-15-2009, 02:11 PM

#148

ERAUdude

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Oct 2006

Position: C172, PA28, PA44...Right

Posts: 301

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAABaroowski

geez everyone is praising "THE PILOT", when did US Air become a single pilot operation

I was wondering that exact same thing watching the news.

Kudos to all the crew and those that helped out!

01-15-2009, 02:11 PM

#149

I'll drive

On Reserve

Joined APC: Nov 2006

Position: 330 right to 737 left

Posts: 14

Quote:

I read that Airbus has a 'ditching' button.. Can someone elaborate on this?

Yes it does. It will close all the external valves and such, in the case of a ditching. That being said, it is really only every used during de-icing. I guess we can confirm that it really does work at keeping the aircraft sealed.