Re: Hero ?
" If he'd had an ejector seat then continuing to fly the plane would have been heroic."
I dont think so, given he's responsible for the 300 or so lives , not ejecting is the least you can expect.
I do think 'hero' applies though as he managed to succeed flying beyond normal limits . Its not his job to fly with no windscreen , even though he didnt have a choice.
re "choice"
Look at it this way - if the pilot had been sucked out by the accident and the stewardess rushes to the pasengers with the classic "Can Anybody Fly A Plane!!!??" .
A guy puts his hands up , retired small jet pilot , and HE lands it - is that a hero?
after all - it wasnt his job but he had no choice but to try
Biting the hand that feeds IT
