Originally Posted by
loubetti
Frankly, I think Skiles could have greased her on the Hudson too, but I just assume have the pilot with way more experience in type and total to give it a shot. After all, there is a reason why he/she has 4 stripes and the title "captain", although I realize that many of you will not understand that.
I don't have a dog in this fight but I'd like to point out that in a seniority-based system, knowledge and experience has less than nothing to do with who is a CA and who isn't. The only reason most CA's are in that position is because they have been there longer. Obviously, there are exceptions. Many FO's choose not to upgrade for a multitude of reasons.
I'm not faulting you for not being in the 121 world but it's hard for someone to understand it unless you've been in it. It's like trying to explain sex to a virgin.
FWIW, Sully made me proud to put on the uniform.