Originally Posted by
KirillTheThrill
I’ve been told sully went off script to what was taught for a dual engine failure or any emergency, which is running through the QRH. I guess he was messing around with attempting a bleed air start or whatever. A couple of items down the QRH list read “press TOGA” which supposedly would have given the crew enough power to actually climb.
There's no TOGA button, and I never heard or read any analysis that the damaged engines would have worked well enough at max thrust to make it back to the field. As opposed to just exploding or vibrating off the wing.
I don't recall any jet where the engine fail procedure is TOGA or firewall, as far as I can recall it's always thrust lever idle, then restart checklist.
Now with a dual flameout at low altitude it would be within PIC discretion to try firewall thrust, but I don't think it's SOP and in this case would have clearly risked a catastrophic mechanical failure.
Originally Posted by
KirillTheThrill
Just to add, I’ve heard he was one of the most bid avoided Captain’s at his domicile, known for being disrespectful to fellow crew members while riding the jumpseat.
Probably best not to repeat stuff like that unless you have personal experience with it. Just as likely a spiteful rumor started by mil-hating civilians, or disgruntled regional pilots who didn't like getting called out by the man. See how that works?