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Old 04-17-2009 | 11:16 AM
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Default Sully

Originally Posted by dojetdriver
Passengers don't even have a clue what the stripes mean.

Do you really think they would be able to have moment of clarity while in the panic of dealing with an emergency and trying to get off a plane?
Captain Sully and his trusty FO Rusty carefully donned their hats and jackets. Taking time to insure that every button was fixed and that their hats were straight before opening the flight deck door to begin an orderly evacuation of their ditched Airbus.

The sight of our proud captain wearing his best, standing with immaculate rigid posture and in perfect emotional control commanded the attention of everyone on board. Though the passengers might not understand the symbols of rank that adorned his perfect gold (or silver) encrusted uniform everyone instantly was able to recognize who was in charge and who they could invest their faith into during their trying situation.

Under the Captains benevolent oversight the passengers were able to withhold thoughts of panic, listened to direction and accomplished a near perfect evacuation and rescue. Order was maintained due to the fact that everyone could recognize that there was a strong leader in place due to the silly costume that he was wearing.

Imagine what the outcome would have been if Sully were to be trying to scream above the pandemonium while wearing a polo and dockers. He could be just another business traveler. How would a passenger know who the boss is?

Dress for success.


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