Airbus pilot flew gliders

Posted on January 17, 2009 | Comments Off on Airbus pilot flew gliders

Of course, the two-engine A320 with 155 people was no glider, but it still could be flown like one. Meanwhile, the non-pilot nitwits at the AP, who used to have more sense than this, already are criticising the guy.

UPDATE:  A security camera video shows the Airbus floated for at least six minutes. Amazing in itself.

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0 responses to “Airbus pilot flew gliders”

  1. SnoopyTheGoon's avatar SnoopyTheGoon | January 18, 2009 at 7:25 am |

    Next you know some other moron will write that the pilot knew only to fly gliders…
    Bleh….

  2. Dick Stanley's avatar Dick Stanley | January 18, 2009 at 1:30 pm |

    I was skeptical of the Airbus, primarily because of all the computer control. Which is why they call it “the electric bus.” But something that big and heavy being able to float long enough for people to get out is very impressive. I understand it’s because the pilot can seal the underbelly’s openings from the cockpit. Pretty nifty.