Here is America's New Hero

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  1. Jan 16, 2009 #1
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    Yes it did! I sure wish all airline pilots were ex-Air Force, I'd feel a lot safer when flying! (Though I never fly anywhere....but just in case I ever do.)
     
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    probably 95% of airline pilots are ex-USAF or USN
     
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    See, I'm learning something again! I haven't been on a plane since 2002, when I went to San Antonio, Texas. That was the last time I had a kid free vacation. It was for 3 nights of eating and drinking,,,,and laying out by the pool in the daytime on top of the hotel.


    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............................................
     
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    hahahaha!

    I'm thankful that not only did he save everyone's life but he also avoided months of speculation that this was a terrorist attack by safely landing the plane.
     
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    He is a certified glider pilot instructor too. He did an excellent glide with what he had. It is truly amazing.
     
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    I am good at my job as well, am I a hero?
     
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    This is why, recently, they've recognized the many service personnel I see flying these days on my planes. I've seen several standing ovations recently on flights for guys/gals coming home or heading out.
     
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    I'm tall. Airline travel is very uncomfortable for me. I hate it.
     
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