Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

A classic example of media hype.

What, exactly does this commentator expect from the pilot? Should he get emotional and start screaming into his radio?

If this commentator ever bothered to listen to the tapes of US Air 1549, he might have a case for excessive composure. That fellow lost both engines due to birds. He was also just as calm and professional as this fellow.

FWIW, the moron ought to realize that a B-757 flies just fine with one engine and his declaration of an emergency is simply a formality to return to the airfield expeditiously.

I hate the media. Bunch of lying, hyping, douchebags. On any specific topic that I have any knowledge, I can categorically state the media lied and or hyped the story. I can only conclude they do it on everything.