One of the many bird strikes I had during my time in the 135 was at night (a good three hours after sunset) and in solid IMC and about 3K AGL. Not exactly the normal birdstrike window you think of.

Took it down the number number 3 engine and as luck would have it, I was adjusting the power setting when we hit it, so I was looking at the instruments, and saw no changes on the dials (gotta love the TF-33). It certainly got our attention as it sounded like someone hit the jet with a baseball bat.

After we landed, we found remains in the engine which were collected and later ID'd as a 3 to 5 lb duck.

I did NOT watch the show last night (can't stand to KC or 60 Minutes), but DID listen to the tapes when they were released last week and was very impressed by Sully's tone on the radio. Think about the confussion that exists in the first few minutes of an EP as you are trying to assess the situation and decide what to do. Sounds like they had a few choices, that quickly deminished down to only one, a water landing. The tone on the radio is so calm and matter-of-fact that it shows how well prepared and professional the entire crew was/is.

Great job by all!