The pilot did an amazing job there, and I can hardly believe how calm he remained. I hope he gets a medal!

Here's is a two-minute section of the conversations between the cockpit and control tower. The crew says they're likely going to end up "in the Hudson":

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline...au.html?csp=34

http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/