"Brace for Impact" on TLC

[Dont call me Shirley]

It was very well done, but I was disappointed at the lack of coverage of the F/As' role the the Miracle on the Hudson. No interviews and little emphasis on the evacuation of 150 passengers other that what those passengers who were included on the program. I am glad the captains of the NY Waterways were featured. Overall, a good presentation.

 

[700UW]

I thought it was pretty good, I wish they had more stories from the passengers point of view.

But did you notice during the computer graphically generated reenactment they had engine noise when there was no engines running.

 

[LTOSlave]

NewsFlash !!!!!!!
Nobody cares about the flights attendants onboard 1549. It's called Brace For Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenburger Story"...Not The Jeff Skiles Story, or any variation. When the crash first happened Sully pushed to get the entire crew in the news. The media only wanted Sully and now the it's the one year annivesary. This is all part of Sully's Multi-Million Dollar Deal and his agent, publicist and managerment will not be sharing the pot with four additional people.We know there were 5 hereos on that day.

 

[ExPit]

NewsFlash !!!!!!!
Nobody cares about the flights attendants onboard 1549. It's called Brace For Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenburger Story"...Not The Jeff Skiles Story, or any variation. When the crash first happened Sully pushed to get the entire crew in the news. The media only wanted Sully and now the it's the one year annivesary. This is all part of Sully's Multi-Million Dollar Deal and his agent, publicist and managerment will not be sharing the pot with four additional people.We know there were 5 hereos on that day.

OUCH!

 

[Travel Is My Life]

NewsFlash !!!!!!!
Nobody cares about the flights attendants onboard 1549. It's called Brace For Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenburger Story"...Not The Jeff Skiles Story, or any variation. When the crash first happened Sully pushed to get the entire crew in the news. The media only wanted Sully and now the it's the one year annivesary. This is all part of Sully's Multi-Million Dollar Deal and his agent, publicist and managerment will not be sharing the pot with four additional people.We know there were 5 hereos on that day.

You are absolutely right. If it was just called "The Story of 1549" or something like that then it probably would have been more inclusive of the whole crew.

 

[SparrowHawk]

NewsFlash !!!!!!!
Nobody cares about the flights attendants onboard 1549. It's called Brace For Impact: The Chesley B. Sullenburger Story"...Not The Jeff Skiles Story, or any variation. When the crash first happened Sully pushed to get the entire crew in the news. The media only wanted Sully and now the it's the one year annivesary. This is all part of Sully's Multi-Million Dollar Deal and his agent, publicist and managerment will not be sharing the pot with four additional people.We know there were 5 hereos on that day.

While your assessment may a bit harshly written, sadly it is accurate.

The media reaction to Skiles and the F/A's was essentally, "Here's your 15 minutes of fame, now get lost. Sullly is our meal ticket"

This is the future of news and shows that pass as news. It's all about what sells and Sully sells as the hero Captain.

Five experienced flight crew members functioning as a team is just not sexy enough to sell for big bucks.

Those of us who are employed by the airlines or who have seven figure butt in the seat frequent flyer miles know the deal and that is enough for me. F/A's have gotten the crappy end of the stick since the DC-3.

 

[A320 Driver]

I thought it was pretty good, I wish they had more stories from the passengers point of view.

But did you notice during the computer graphically generated reenactment they had engine noise when there was no engines running.

Actually, one engine was running in a low thrust condition for a time.

Driver B)

 

[700UW]

Funny Sully and Skiles both said both engines were out and the passengers said there was no engine sound and Sully had to crank the APU for electrical power.

Your post contradicts all the reports.

 

[marco90821]

It was very well done, but I was disappointed at the lack of coverage of the F/As' role the the Miracle on the Hudson. No interviews and little emphasis on the evacuation of 150 passengers other that what those passengers who were included on the program. I am glad the captains of the NY Waterways were featured. Overall, a good presentation.

I also would have liked to heard for from the F/As and more passenger feedback. Not sure of the authenticity, but was told that the three F/As declined to take part. As far as passenger participation I have no information. All in all it was interesting.

 

[necigrad]

Funny Sully and Skiles both said both engines were out and the passengers said there was no engine sound and Sully had to crank the APU for electrical power.

Your post contradicts all the reports.

I seem to recall hearing the same. One engine was running for a bit, though it wasn't producing anything notable (thrust, electrical).

 

[BoeingBoy]

Your post contradicts all the reports.

Not the one that really matters - the FDR.

The passenger comments aren't surprising - when the core engines went from climb to approximately idle on one and sub-idle on the other it probably sounded very quiet.

Sully did initiate an APU start, but there wasn't time for the APU to come up to speed so electrical power and bleed air were not available before touchdown.

Jim

 

[SS255]

I also thought it was very well done, and Harrison Ford's voice is just so sexy.

But hearing Doug Parker's voice at the end was a bit jarring, and took me out of the moment.......

 

[nycbusdriver]

Funny Sully and Skiles both said both engines were out and the passengers said there was no engine sound and Sully had to crank the APU for electrical power.

Your post contradicts all the reports.

I believe the engines, or at least one of them, was actually running but unable to produce sufficient thrust to sustain flight. The fact that the RAT never extended would be even more evidence that an engine continued to run and supply hydraulic pressure for flight controls, and electrical for the cockpit instrumentation and cabin lighting.

There were never any reports that the light went out in the cabin when the birds struck. Therefore, the generators were running and that can only happen if an engine is turning it sufficiently under power, i.e. not windmilling. The fact that the APU was started is an indication that experienced pilots were at the controls...it's almost a reflex among pilots to start the APU when there is an engine problem. In fact, it may be in our genetic make-up to do so. It in no way is indicative of a lack of electrical power at the time it is started; rather it is anticipation of that lack.

 

[BoeingBoy]

The fact that the APU was started is an indication that experienced pilots were at the controls...it's almost a reflex among pilots to start the APU when there is an engine problem. In fact, it may be in our genetic make-up to do so. It in no way is indicative of a lack of electrical power at the time it is started; rather it is anticipation of that lack.

And that is one of the truest statements I can think of. You are 100%, guaranteed, absolutely right.

Jim

 

[nycbusdriver]

And that is one of the truest statements I can think of. You are 100%, guaranteed, absolutely right.

Jim

Well, BB. Looks like we agree once again on something. What is that now...about 0.02% of the time?