Captain Sullenberger originally voiced concern about airline industry during 2.10.09 interview

[kokalti]

How can he say that you fly 70 to 80 hours every week if 100 is the maximum aloud for the month?

[172snotaap]

With all due respect to military pilots, but after 40 years in the industry, it is my opinion that any cropduster, bushpilot or flight instructor with 10 years on the job experience will have developped at least as much stick-and-rudder/seat-of-the-p­ants, decision making and situational awareness skills as any F-16 or F-18 pilot with 10 years under his belt. And if a newly winged F-16 (single) pilot or C-130 co-pilot starts if a little over 300 hrs total time, why not the same in the airlines?

[rev4life03]

"The US Airlines have gone 2 years without an accident"

Then Colgan 3407 happened.....

[zhangensprachen]

Very honest answers.

[Na8ters]

The baby-boomer pilots will retire, every other retired baby-boomer will want to go on vacation, and there will be a huge demand for new pilots. Problem solved.

[usernamedashley21]

@Na8ters lol if life were only that easy

[Na8ters]

@usernamedashley21 It isn't now, but it will be, trust me.

[WellSightedGentleman]

Its ironic that many critics of what i see in our skies, suggests there has been an radical increase in domestic traffic in the last 10 years, whereas the figures on the ground suggest there should probably be less Air traffic.

[Outlaw1257]

The industry is hurting, but economics are only part of the problem. Back in the late 1970's, Chrysler Corp. was close to shutting it's doors. A man named Lee Iaccoca took the helm, and brought it back to life. His first years pay?? ONE DOLLAR!! The aviation industry needs Capt. Sully, Capt. Jeff, and competent management. The greedy asses who mismanaged USAirways should be flushed down the Hudson in January.

[terbobun]

Why aren't the religeous people coming out and saying this was a miracle.. if there ever was a miracle.. this would be one. but they dont say anything. why not???

[ChopinBrocoli]

He's just a down-to-earth, realistic, caring guy that is focused on what he knows best. And that is doing his job in the safest way possible. What a smart man he is. He needs to be proud of himself for his accomplishment. He needs to understand our aweness of his accomplishment. Landing a plane in a river with everyone surviving is a MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT!~ I hope he is one of CNN's heroes of the year for 2009!~

[TangoDelta29]

Just because I didn't fly F-18's bombing targets for 10 years doesn't mean I'll be any less of professional airline pilot.

[aviationwatcher33]

Well said...