Originally Posted by
Tankerhead
Forget the business about fly-by-wire and Normal Law and whatever other technological crap that anyone wants to bring up. Sully made the incredible decision to commit to an off-airport landing with no less than four major airports in about a 10 mile radius. That took guts, smarts, and a level of cool-headedness that no computer will ever attain.
BINGO!
That's just it. I think
William Langewiesche is pointing out that
nowadays the term "Plot Skill" represents mostly decision making and leadership skills, less stick and rudder
Just like how
Wolfgang Langewiesche (William's dad) pointed out that "Pilot Skill" was
all about Stick and Rudder
Cheers
George