"Capt.Doug" wrote in

Next time you get to fly a bus, have the pilots disconnect the batteries.
generators, and ram turbine. Try to land.

Snip - some more good examples

I fear you were aiming your bus driver comments straight at me. I deserve
your reply. I realized as soon as I sent the send that what I wrote was
insensitive and incomplete.

I do realize that a bus driver could not handle the emergencies you
mentioned, and that was not the intent. I was only commenting on the
"thrill" aspect. The skill and expertise needed to fly today's complex
airliner, boggles my mind. Managing and operating the flight director and
all the other complex systems, and troubleshooting when things go tits up is
an huge job, and an admirable position.

Keep up the good work, and continue the smooth, non-thrilling "bus rides"
that everyone wants and expects.

Did that come out any better? g
--
Jim in NC


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