Sully’s “Miracle on the Hudson”

Aviation History, Aviation news, FrontPage, History, Local NewsBy KSOP EditorJanuary 15, 2024

Sully’s “Miracle on the Hudson” Contributor: Barry Fetzer Sources: History.com   US Airways Flight 1549/Airbus A320 in the Hudson.  Photo Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images. Fifteen years ago?  Is it possible this iconic aviation example of “calmness under fire” happened 15 years ago?  Our eldest grandsons are 15 years old.  They don’t know about the “Miracle…

The First US President to Fly on Official Business

Aviation History, Aviation news, FrontPage, History, Local NewsBy KSOP EditorJanuary 15, 2024

The First US President to Fly on Official Business Contributor: Barry Fetzer Sources: History.com   What was unique is now so commonplace that we don’t even bat an eye when the President flies in everything from helicopters (devices that according to newsman Harry Reasoner “…don’t want to fly.  Helicopters are maintained in the air by…