I toured the 'Miracle on the Hudson' plane — here’s what surprised me

I was worried that the "Miracle on the Hudson Experience" at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum would be a Disney-like ride, akin to flight-theater attractions that simulate flying over a city.To my relief, that's not what the museum experience was about."Miracle on the Hudson" refers to the Jan. 15, 2009, incident in which US Airways Flight 1549 struck a flock of geese, resulting in engine failure. Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger managed to land the plane safely in New York's Hudson River, and all 155 people aboard (150 passengers, three flight attendants and two pilots) miraculously survived.SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUMThe entire recovered US Airways Flight 1549 Airbus A320 — including the fuselage, wings and tail — is the centerpiece of the recently revamped and much-expanded museum, which is located near Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).In addition to seeing the plane, visitors can watch a short documentary about the incident, explore a wide variety of related exhibits and join "passenger talks" where survivors of US Airways Flight 1549 share their stories.But the museum knows some visitors want more.SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM"This plane has transitioned from ...