Episode 75 • • 31:51 - 35:26
75: Boeing vs. Airbus - The Flatulence Conspiracy
US Airways Flight 1549 FAA Hearing and Bird Strike Skepticism
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger testified before the FAA, emphasizing the need for better pilot compensation to ensure safety. Skepticism is expressed regarding the official "bird strike" explanation for the dual engine failure of US Airways Flight 1549. The discussion compares the incident to engine testing procedures involving frozen turkeys and notes the lack of visible hull damage.