With regards to pilots making media tours like Sully has been, I think our industry needs all the positive attention it can get. I finished Sully's book today and he makes a good case for his motivation behind accepting all of the interviews, first pitches, talk show appearances, etc.

I haven't seen any threads about his book since it's been released. Has anyone else out there has had a chance to read it? It was very well written. Everything was written concisely and to the point; just as he speaks in person. I admire his way of wording things in a way that allows the general public to understand certain complexities. He also does a good job of pointing out where cost saving measures have really affected our industry and morale.

Anyways, for the record, I do not think pilots should make media tours for single engine landings, smoke in the cockpit emergency returns, etc. However, Sullenberger, Skiles and the FA's could easily have been among the many other crewmembers that never made it. They lived and they realize they have the nation's attention and have a chance to improve this industry.

"Bring back the damn tabs!" - Jon Stewart