“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:
- "TLAR" (that looks about right) skills are crucial for pilots, enabling them to operate safely and effectively using visual cues when traditional resources or instruments are unavailable, as exemplified by the "Miracle on the Hudson."
- Developing TLAR allows for timely, decisive action and quick estimation, which is often more vital and safer than striving for absolute precision or getting bogged down in detailed calculations, especially in emergencies.
- While modern technology offers precision, pilots must actively maintain TLAR skills to avoid over-reliance on systems that can fail or require too much time to program, ensuring fundamental airmanship and resilience in critical situations.
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