“We’re going to be in the Hudson.” It was Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger announcing they were going to dead stick US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River. It is a story most of us are familiar with. After the loss of both engines in their A320, Capt. Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles first intended to return to La Guardia and then decided they couldn’t make it. Next, they were offered Teterboro Airport, and Sully said, “We can’t do it.”
Why Learning to Fly by TLAR Is Important
Key Takeaways:
- "That Looks About Right" (TLAR) is a fundamental piloting skill crucial for safe operation when precise instruments or customary aids are unavailable, as demonstrated by the "Miracle on the Hudson."
- Developing TLAR skills, through practice with visual and auditory cues and without over-reliance on instruments, enables pilots to make timely, approximate decisions that are often safer than striving for unattainable perfection.
- The article warns that modern aviation technology, while beneficial, can diminish vital TLAR skills, making pilots vulnerable when systems fail or when quick, non-digital responses are required.
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