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Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III: The Hero of Flight 1549
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by Tina Kells | January 15, 2009 at 04:38 pm
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Since US Airways Flight 1549 ended in an emergency landing in the Hudson river survivors and media have been celebrating the pilot as a hero who saved 154 lives and averted a potential tragedy. Now the Hero of Flight 1549 has a name: Chesley B “Sully” Sullenberger III.
According to Captain Sullenberger's profile on LinkedIn, a professional social networking site similar to Facebook, C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger is not only a US Airways Captain with 29 years experience but also President & CEO of Safety Reliability Methods, Inc.
Safety Reliability Methods, Inc is a consulting firm “Providing technical expertise and strategic vision and direction to improve safety and reliability in a variety of high risk industries.” Sullenberger has definitely proven his expertise in safety after the miraculous landing of Flight 1549 in the Hudson river: not a single soul was lost.
February 1980 — Present (29 years)
Captain for major U. S. passenger airline, serving North America, Europe, Latin America, Caribbean and Hawaii with large jet equipment. Responsible for all aspects of safety and security pertaining to flight, including planning, preparation and aircraft servicing. Leader of crew and responsible for passengers and aircraft. Involved in development and implementation of the first Crew Resource Management (CRM) training course used at the airline. As a Check Airman, was responsible for the training and supervision of other airline pilots transitioning to another aircraft type or upgrading to Captain. Served as an Air Line Pilots Association Local Air Safety Chairman and Accident Investigator and national technical committee member.
Survivors, eyewitnesses, rescuers and experts alike all hailed the expertise, bravery and cool of Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III, a hero whose calm saved l55 people, including a little baby, from an icy and fiery death.
A former Air Force fighter pilot who worked for US Airways since 1980, Sullenberger gently touched down the Airbus 320 on the icy Hudson waters, miraculously delivering all onboard to safety.
"We've had a miracle on 34th Street,” Governor David Paterson. “Now I believe we've had a miracle on the Hudson.”
“The first and most important thing is that the pilot did a wonderful job,” said Bloomberg, noting that Sullenberger not only successfully piloted the plane but walked the aisles twice to make sure that every passenger had been rescued.
"It looks like a miraculous rescue," said Bill White of the nearby Intrepid Museum told NY1. "It was an extraordinary rescue effort."
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at 18:29 on January 15th, 2009
Professionalism does pay off. Would not have wanted Joe the Plumber at the controls on this one.
at 23:40 on January 15th, 2009
You are a true hero among men, captain Sullenberger. Everyone aboard was incredibly lucky to have you as their pilot, what an amazing person you are!!
at 03:44 on January 16th, 2009
Bravo. You are truly the cream of the crop. So many families are fortunate to have had you as the pilot Captain Sullenberger. How greatful they must feel. I have been touched by this. So glad you all survived and that you and your crew are safe as well.
at 04:53 on January 16th, 2009
You must be the greatest hero in aviation history! Such professionalism! There is great hope for USA after all. A country with such people as captain Sullenberger can only be admired by the rest of the world.
at 05:59 on January 16th, 2009
Damn fine pilot.
at 07:06 on January 16th, 2009
What could have been a huge catastrophe, has been changed to a story of true heroism. I'm simply amazed that everyone survived this terrifying ordeal. You not only saved everyone on board with your skillful landing, but made sure everyone was safe and out of the plane. You and your flight crew are truly inspiring. Thanks from all of up here in Maine.
at 07:19 on January 16th, 2009
I salute you Captain. Job WELL DONE!!
at 10:15 on January 16th, 2009
A true hero indeed! Captain, you are a living superman! I could not express how I am proud of you, other than the rolling tears and speechlessness, full of pride and appreciation for our true American hero. I am sure you and your legacy will be remembered with love forever........ God bless you in all your ways.
Sincerely,
SN
at 10:15 on January 16th, 2009
Hurrah for Pilot Sullenberger! My daughter frequently flies out of LaGuardia.
I am glad to know that there are gentlemen out there, that are competent and
able. The pilots have been a target of ridicule for too long. Here's to you sir.
at 15:30 on January 16th, 2009
I think Sully did an excellent job. God was with him and all the people on that plane. They said they were praying, and he must have heard their prayers. Does Sully fly internationally? I'd like to be on his next flight!
at 07:02 on January 17th, 2009
This guy is better known as Obama now!He brings happy news in crisitime,give him a
statue on the very spot of the Freedom-statue.
at 07:15 on January 17th, 2009
We love miracles, and now, another miracle has an identity. God blessed us, as a nation, with Capt. Sullenberger and his crew.
at 20:20 on January 17th, 2009
It joys me to hear this as the news out of U.S. Heartfelt praise for the captain and crew, to avert a catastrophe is to land in the hearts of the people. Mr. Sullenberger where did your first name originate?
at 10:35 on January 18th, 2009
I was honored to know your father. On December 7, 1941 I was playing tennis with your father on Coranado Island. We were both young dentists when we were called back to quarters. History from there. When I saw your picture and heard your name, it brought back many fine memories of the times we spent together. Congratulations on your extroadinary feat. Sorry to have learned of your parents passing.
Ed
at 12:04 on January 18th, 2009
What a great man. A true ace pilot and hero in every sense of the word.