Sully retiring

**LGA777** · 2010-03-03, 02:24 PM

Just finished listening to Cactus 1167 depart KFLL, nice job by the folks in the ATC tower their, as 2 local TV helicopters where filming the departure should be some video on their websites soon. Mark, glad you where their to document for us, look forward to your shots. According to the latest Metar sky changed from Overcast to Broken, so hope their was at least a little sun?

LGA777

**hiss srq** · 2010-03-03, 03:14 PM

Sully has a movie! :lol: :lol:

**MarkLawrence** · 2010-03-03, 03:16 PM

That was a really nice comment from FLL tower for Sully. Unfortunately - around roll and lift off (you'll see in a while), clouds rolled back in. There were also 2 TV crews on the top of the Hibiscus garage - one had my scanner for sound - so you might see/hear some of that too.

NLovis · 2010-03-03, 03:27 PM

Rats. Its a sad day indeed

**MarkLawrence** · 2010-03-03, 03:49 PM

Sorry about the quality - clouds came over....

**LGA777** · 2010-03-03, 04:02 PM

Thanks for getting them up so fast Mark, and the shots are fine, no apologies needed. I heard ground clear him to cross 27R then taxi eastbound on Alpha, as your photos also show. I assume that allowed them to skip the line that it sounded like their was for 27R?

Thanks for the coverage Mark !

LGA777

**MarkLawrence** · 2010-03-03, 04:03 PM

For those who want to listen, here is the download from LiveATC.net - Cactus 1167 starts around 15:08.

http://www.tavustheman.com/images/KFLL- ... -1800Z.mp3

What was really nice after the hand off to Miami was all the pilots with "Bye Sully" comments and then this little "Thank you" was the reply. Having just finished reading his book as well, he really is the consummate professional.

**LGA777** · 2010-03-03, 04:09 PM

While trying to catch Sully and Jeff on CLT ground (unsuccessfully) I heard the funniest ATC transmission I have heard in a while. Ground was speaking with Cactus 1109, an A-319 to JAX waiting to come out of the alley, it went something like this. Cactus 1109, give way to the twin Cessna right to left, taxi to 36 right, caution "prop wash" from the twin Cessna ! The Airbus crew was very amused.

LGA777

**MarkLawrence** · 2010-03-03, 04:13 PM

Ron

Yes - he got priority cross 27R and then on Alpha to the end. It was as he reached the end that ATC come across with their nice words and he was cleared for line up ahead of a line of 7 that were on Bravo! Didn't hear anyone complaining!! :)

**PhilDernerJr** · 2010-03-03, 05:57 PM

:arrow: Sully’s Final Departure: Miracle on the Hudson Hero Flies Into Retirement (w/ Photos)

Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, a national hero for his successful water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River, completed his final airline flight today, entering retirment following a 40 year career as a professional pilot. We bring you photos of his last departure out of Ft. Lauderdale.

**emshighway** · 2010-03-03, 06:26 PM

I love the "who was that masked man" comment.

NLovis · 2010-03-03, 06:26 PM

Rats...

**wunaladreamin** · 2010-03-03, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by NLovis

Rats...

**Speedbird1** · 2010-03-03, 07:35 PM

Sully deserves his retirement. He is the ultimate professional pilot, someone others can emulate. We wish him all the best in retirement. Maybe one day he'll become a pilot trainer. Best wishes! A true American hero.