How long did Sully's plane stay afloat?
How long did Sully's plane stay afloat? How long was the plane in the air? The plane, which was bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, was in the air for approximately five minutes and twenty seconds after taking off from New York City's LaGuardia Airport and crash landing in the Hudson River.
Do pilots train for water landings?
Pilots are trained to bring planes in for a smooth landing on water the same way that they would on land, keeping landing gear stowed to make the plane more boat-like.