What Makes A Good Commercial Pilot?
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
In January, pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed a US Airways flight safely on the Hudson River, after a flock of birds disabled both engines. Everyone onboard survived. Since then, he has raised questions about the quality of training and support available to newer pilots.
Host Neal Conan talks to Matthew L. Wald, the aviation safety reporter for The New York Times, and John Nance, a former captain for Alaska Airlines.
You can listen to the show here.
