Flying was pilot's lifelong dream – Newsday
January 16, 2009 by adam wassahlen
Flying was pilot's lifelong dream Newsday, NY - "We grew up with jets buzzing around and he was in love with that from the get-go," Hoover said. Sullenberger took private lessons and earned his private ... |
Air Security Could Involve Private Jets – CharterX
January 16, 2009 by adam wassahlen
Air Security Could Involve Private Jets CharterX, OR - The proposal to extend the jurisdiction of the TSA to include private jets has angered many. Organization representing private airplane owners have ... Small airports oppose security plan |
Bird strikes with planes are common but rarely serious – Los Angeles Times
January 16, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 Times Online | Bird strikes with planes are common but rarely serious Los Angeles Times, CA - About 85% came from commercial airlines and the rest involved business, private or government aircraft. According to the FAA, 43 planes and helicopters were ... Video: Birds 'not Unusual Problem' for Pilots Bird Hazard Is Persistent for Planes Bird strikes are common, but few cause severe crashes |
Jets are taking a long and winding road to find their new coach – NJ.com
January 15, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 NJ.com | Jets are taking a long and winding road to find their new coach NJ.com, NJ - Really, all the Jets need to do is interview a high school coach -- somebody should check the records from Woody Johnson's private jet just to make sure ... |
Bird Hazard Is Persistent for Planes – New York Times
January 15, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 CTV.ca | Bird Hazard Is Persistent for Planes New York Times, United States - By MICHELINE MAYNARD Federal investigators are pursuing early indications that the US Airways jet that crash-landed in the Hudson River was struck by geese ... Bird Strikes Not Uncommon at Hawaii Airports |
Pilot reported double bird strike after takeoff – The Associated Press
January 15, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 The Associated Press | Pilot reported double bird strike after takeoff The Associated Press - Church said the pilot apparently meant that birds had hit both of the plane's jet engines. When he reported the bird strike, the pilot asked to return to ... Pilot reported double bird strike after takeoff |
SNAP ANALYSIS-Despite NY crash, US air travel getting safer – Reuters
January 15, 2009 by adam wassahlen
SNAP ANALYSIS-Despite NY crash, US air travel getting safer Reuters - Virtually all aviation fatalities involve small private planes, statistics show. * Aviation experts say that luck has something to do with increased ... Video: Investigation Into Flight 1549 Continues Source: Pilot rejected 2 airport landings 'Miracle' plane crash was no miracle |
2 Tycoons in a Tiff Over Flights on a Corporate Jet – New York Times Blogs
January 15, 2009 by adam wassahlen
2 Tycoons in a Tiff Over Flights on a Corporate Jet New York Times Blogs, NY - It’s not everyday that you see one wealthy man criticizing another for spending too much time on his private jet. But the Texas oil billionaire Robert ... Gaylord shares gain as investor seeks board seats Gaylord's top shareholder, Robert Rowling, aims to nominate four ... Another CEO Blasted Over Wasteful Use Of Corporate Jet |
Pilot praised for 'masterful' landing – CNN International
January 15, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 WELT ONLINE | Pilot praised for 'masterful' landing CNN International - Sullenberger apparently was forced to make an emergency landing after geese were sucked into one or both of the jet's engines. An eyewitness working on the ... Video: Crash Survivor: "Just Happy to Be Alive" 'A miracle on the Hudson' Plane crashes in New York's Hudson River, all 155 safe |
Pilot reported double bird strike after takeoff – The Associated Press
January 15, 2009 by adam wassahlen
Pilot reported double bird strike after takeoff The Associated Press - Church said the pilot apparently meant that birds had hit both of the plane's jet engines. When he reported the bird strike, the pilot asked to return to ... |
