Pilots’ Professionalism

While reading “Tape Shows Pilots’ Fight to Control Doomed Jet” (Dec. 14) and transcripts from the last minutes of the Alaska Air flight, I was amazed at the professionalism of the pilots. I was horrified at the situation but also amazed that these men, while facing imminent death, could fly a nearly uncontrollable jet, communicate clearly with each other as well as with air controllers and control their emotions sufficiently to attempt everything possible to save the flight. The transcripts, although difficult to read, are a testimony to the competence and professionalism of these people to whom we entrust our lives every time we fly.

PETER BROUSSINOS

Hermosa Beach