# Bird Strike on The No Agenda Show Bird Strike comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to June 2014. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** January 2009 – June 2014 - **Related topics:** [Flight 1549](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-1549.md), [Hudson River](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hudson-river.md), [Airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [Faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [Sully Sullenberger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sully-sullenberger.md), [60 Minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [Aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), [Air Traffic Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [Airbus A320](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a320.md), [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### San Francisco Seagulls, Climate Change Blame - **Episode:** [627: Scam Celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/627-scam-celebrities.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-19 - **Time:** 2:12:36–2:17:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/627-scam-celebrities/chapter/san-francisco-seagulls-climate-change-blame.md A reported "plague" of seagulls in the San Francisco Bay Area is being blamed on climate change or a lack of predators. However, local observations suggest the birds have always congregated at stadiums like AT&T Park and Candlestick Park to scavenge food after games. The use of falcons and flares to control the birds at garbage dumps is a costly but necessary measure to prevent bird strikes at nearby airports. Keywords: [seagulls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seagulls.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), at&t park, [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), bird strikes, [candlestick park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/candlestick-park.md) ### Flight 1549 Salvage Photos and AIG Insurance - **Episode:** [84: Jobs Justice and Climate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate.md) - **Published:** 2009-03-29 - **Time:** 1:00:51–1:06:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/84-jobs-justice-and-climate/chapter/flight-1549-salvage-photos-and-aig-insurance.md Photographer Stephen Mallon was reportedly pressured by AIG to remove high-quality salvage photos of US Airways Flight 1549. The hosts discuss theories regarding the "Miracle on the Hudson," suggesting the event may have been used to secure aviation bailouts or that the "bird strike" explanation serves as a legal "act of God" for insurance purposes. Keywords: [flight 1549](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-1549.md), [sully sullenberger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sully-sullenberger.md), [aig](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aig.md), bird strikes, [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md) ### US Airways Flight 1549 FAA Hearing and Bird Strike Skepticism - **Episode:** [75: Boeing vs. Airbus - The Flatulence Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-26 - **Time:** 31:51–35:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy/chapter/us-airways-flight-1549-faa-hearing-and-bird-strike-skepticism.md 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. Keywords: chesley sullenberger, [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [bird strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-strike.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), pilots union ### US Airways Flight 1549 Technical Discrepancies - **Episode:** [70: Short Changed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-07 - **Time:** 1:25:36–1:30:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed/chapter/us-airways-flight-1549-technical-discrepancies.md Adam Curry, an experienced pilot, analyzes the NTSB recordings of the "Miracle on the Hudson." He points out three suspicious elements: the pilot using the wrong call sign, the Airbus computer's potential role in shutting down engines prematurely, and the lack of audible warning bells in the cockpit. Curry suggests the official narrative of a double bird strike may be incomplete. Keywords: [flight 1549](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-1549.md), [hudson river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hudson-river.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [bird strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-strike.md), [ntsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntsb.md), cockpit recording, [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md) ### US Airways Flight 1549 Cockpit Audio Release - **Episode:** [69: The Third Shoe Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/69-the-third-shoe-show.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-05 - **Time:** 54:54–58:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/69-the-third-shoe-show/chapter/us-airways-flight-1549-cockpit-audio-release.md The BBC released edited audio of the US Airways Flight 1549 emergency landing in the Hudson River. The hosts analyze the communication between Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and air traffic control, noting the calm demeanor of the pilot. They express frustration with the FAA for not releasing the full, unedited raw audio of the incident. Keywords: [flight 1549](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-1549.md), [hudson river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hudson-river.md), teterboro, [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [bird strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-strike.md) ### Flight 1549 Bird Strike Skepticism, Sullenberger Interview - **Episode:** [67: Kennedy and the Body Count](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-24 - **Time:** 31:07–33:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count/chapter/flight-1549-bird-strike-skepticism-sullenberger-interview.md The official narrative of the US Airways Flight 1549 "Miracle on the Hudson" is questioned, specifically the lack of public audio for the distress call. Captain Chesley Sullenberger is scheduled for a 60 Minutes interview, which the hosts suggest may be a tightly controlled media "spin" event. Keywords: [flight 1549](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-1549.md), [sully sullenberger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sully-sullenberger.md), [bird strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-strike.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [hudson river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hudson-river.md) ### US Airways Flight 1549, Hudson River Landing - **Episode:** [66: Throwin' The "Oh"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/66-throwin-the-oh.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-17 - **Time:** 36:36–42:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/66-throwin-the-oh/chapter/us-airways-flight-1549-hudson-river-landing.md The successful emergency water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River is analyzed from an aviation perspective. Questions are raised regarding the lack of official bird strike warnings (NOTAMs) and the absence of air traffic control recordings immediately following the event. The technical features of the Airbus A320 that allowed it to float are also discussed. Keywords: [us airways](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-airways.md), [hudson river](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hudson-river.md), [bird strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-strike.md), [airbus a320](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a320.md), [flight 1549](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-1549.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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