The OTHER HERO & PILOT: Jeff Skiles, US Airways

[aewanabe]

APC shows US narrow-body FOs topping out at 85 per hour, and the CA at 125. It's criminal what the greedy CEOs and lawyers have done to this profession. These gentlemen and their in-flight crewmembers were priceless today.

 

[haulingthemail]

It's about time the FO's name was mentioned. It was awesome that everyone got off the plane, but I'm tired of hearing " the pilot this the pilot that, Sulley this and that" there were TWO PILOTS in that plane and they both deserve credit not just the one.

 

[Voice Of Reason]

It's about time the FO's name was mentioned. It was awesome that everyone got off the plane, but I'm tired of hearing " the pilot this the pilot that, Sulley this and that" there were TWO PILOTS in that plane and they both deserve credit not just the one.

I hope Sully comes out *TODAY* and CLEARLY makes that known...I only found this one article that basically had one little blip at the end (like oh yeah and that guy). It takes TWO pilots to fly a plane like that...it's not a little one prop plane...and while Sully deserves a HUGE lot of credit...it is a real disservice that they STILL are referring to "THE" miracle pilot all over the media... People are right...it is no miracle...it is the resulkt of a COORDINATED crew effort (FAs included) and the TWO pilots necessary to fly the plane!

 

[AZFr8tPilot]

Ditto! In order to ditch an aircraft so successfully, it without a doubt took the highly skilled action of BOTH pilots on board. I agree 100%...kudos to the Captain AND the First Officer. Both deserve equal credit for such a successful ditching.

 

[lineflyer1]

Its about time the FO was recognized....the FA's need to be recognized as well.......on a side note.....anyone happen to notice that BOTH pilots have side businesses? Its a shame that two professionals need to have side jobs in this industry.

They don't need to! It's called Americn greed

 

[purduej]

Didn't they just program the FMS to ditch and re-engage the autopilot and then just sit back and watch the plane do an auto-ditching?

Awesome.

The FO most certainly deserves credit, however I'm guessing the Captain isn't talking to the media yet due to the investigation. Both did an amazing job. And kudos to the flight attendants for getting everybody out safely.

 

[172driver]

I have no doubt that the first public words out of the captain's mouth will be a recognition of his crew. The public doesn't recognize what it takes to come out of an incident like this successfully, but the captain does.

 

[Abernathy]

Chances are anyways, the FO was a Captain at some point at US Air.

Larry King interviewed Dr. Phil because he is a "licensed pilot." Dr Phil?? Really guys?

 

[Motive Flow]

Chances are anyways, the FO was a Captain at some point at US Air.

Larry King interviewed Dr. Phil because he is a "licensed pilot." Dr Phil?? Really guys?

I saw that. The funny thing is Dr. Phil actually mentioned the FO, saying that he contributed to the successful outcome.

 

[Carl_Spackler]

Earlier CNN was interviewing an Airbus 430 pilot.

What if the was FO was flying?

 

[pipe]

I concur. Dr. Phil was adamant that the FO was also very responsible for the successful outcome. You never know what may come out in the investigation. Maybe the river was the FO's idea. Maybe the FO decided to get the ditching switch on his own. Hell, maybe the FO was flying and the bossman was trying to get some motors going. Wait and see.

PIPE

 

[Abernathy]

Dr Phil lumped the 'other' pilot and the FAs in the same category.

Someone they interview needs to clearly state that there are TWO pilots on these airplanes, and both worked together, and we don't know who did what in this situation.

 

[othello]

Not to be Deby Downer, but any one thought that perhaps the (birds) took out the left engine and in a rush the crew shut down the wrong engine and did this to them selves?

History shows we tend to do these type of things to ourselves.

wonderful job ditching, I just hope it was not because of pilot error.

Every media/passangers account is that the Left engine made bad sounds and the next thing they know is they are being told to brace.

 

[F9 Buff]

Not to be Deby Downer, but any one thought that perhaps the (birds) took out the left engine and in a rush the crew shut down the wrong engine and did this to them selves?

History shows we tend to do these type of things to ourselves.

wonderful job ditching, I just hope it was not because of pilot error.

Every media/passangers account is that the Left engine made bad sounds and the next thing they know is they are being told to brace.

Isn't that what happened with a 737-400 in the UK a decade or two ago? I think it was BMI or something like that? They were brand new to the 400 and not used to it or something?

 

[DeucesWild]

Sources close to the investigation are saying that the FO was the flying pilot, the 61-year old captain shut down the fully functioning #2 engine after failure of the #1 engine, and the FO performed the successful ditching into the Hudson.


Just kidding.....seriously.....just flame.

Let's wait for the NTSB to do their job.

 

[skiandsurf]

What if the was FO was flying?

A true captain is a "manager". Its hard to manage and fly at the same time.

My guess is this happened all too fast to think and communicate (like the Souix City UAL DC10), that they did what they did without really thinking. Just natural reaction (experience).

I frequently ask my flying partners "if we lost both engines now, where would you go?". Amazing everyone heads to the airport. Lots of airports are in the middle of the city....there is no way out if you come up short. A runway is the preferred place to put it down, but dont get sucked into the belief its the only place to land.

 

[Bringupthebird]

Sources close to the investigation are saying that the FO was the flying pilot, the 61-year old captain shut down the fully functioning #2 engine after failure of the #1 engine, and the FO performed the successful ditching into the Hudson.


Just kidding.....seriously.....just flame.

Let's wait for the NTSB to do their job.

Actually per procedure, the F/O should be flying the airplane during an emergency.

 

[glasspilot1]

Depends on the company. At American it's up to the Capt who fly's during an emergency. If I was the CA in this scenario I would want to be the one setting it down on the water.

 

[shroomwell]

F_CK the media. Bunch of clueless clown. I am sure the CA will make clear that the crew efforts made for a successful outcome and that he is just a member of the crew, especially since he is a CRM guy.

 

[ATRCAPT]

There are 155 people on that plane that dont think pilots are over paid!!

Bingo! This is what people need to understand. They are paying for that kind of experience and professionalism. Doctors are paid what doctors are paid because they are experienced professionals. Pilots need to be treated the same way.