Originally Posted by NGINEWHOISWHAT

American Airlines said the emergency declaration resulted from a bad valve causing false readings on the fuel gauges in the cockpit.

"American feels that its pilots need to know that when they have a fuel emergency, they will receive the appropriate help from the air traffic control in this type of situation," airline spokesman Tim Smith said. "They have to feel if they have a fuel emergency, they'll get the support they need."

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...t.1435bba.html

Well, for all you chumps that second guessed the captain, questioned his authority, AND his ability to make good decisions, I'll ask you like Bob Dylan: HOW DOES IT FEEL?

I don't know if he reads this board or not, but I'm sure he's sitting back somewhere thinking how SOME of you can kiss his AASSets.

Tom