Sixth Entry (Characterization)

Write a short letter to the author/playwrite or to one of the characters. Tell them what is on your mind.

Dear Mr. Sullenberger

As I would like to become an airline pilot myself, I can well imagine how you felt when it came to the emergency described in your book.

I admire you for having had the nerves to remain calm in the situation you were confronted with. I also guess that few other pilots would have taken the decision to land on a river without being aware of the risk you were taking.

I congratulate you - as many others did - on being successful with the manoeuvre you had in mind and on saving thereby the life of 155 passengers.

All those people must be very grateful to you for what you did, which was only possible thanks to your coolness and your experience.

I hope many other pilots will take advantage of your advice and instead of panicking, keep a cool head in a similar situation where you have to react spontaneously in order to avoid a catastrophe.

I thank you for giving me the opportunity to read your book and to profit from your experience in my own career as a future pilot.

Best wishes

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