In "Pilot's Code," the third episode of The Rehearsal's second season, Nathan Fielder investigates the critical 23 seconds of silence in Captain Chesley Sullenberger's famous flight. Seeking to understand the captain's mindset, Fielder utilizes Sullenberger's memoir, Highest Duty, while simulating experiences from his life, including infancy and musical influences that shape emotional awareness. Fielder suggests that Sullenberger's later appreciation for music, particularly Evanescence, improved his relational skills and openness to his first officer's input during critical decision-making in the cockpit, ultimately enriching the narrative of skilled piloting under pressure.
Fielder theorizes that Sullenberger's purchase of an iPod, and his newfound musical taste, made him more in tune with his feelings and openness to feedback.
The episode features Fielder simulating key experiences from Sullenbergerâs life, including a humorous yet insightful sequence of him as a baby, exploring vulnerability.
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