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Hero Pilot Inks Book Deal and Oprah and Ellen Cover Girls

If you ever wondered what it took to become a hero pilot, you’re about to find out. Chesley B. Sullenberger, the man responsible for safely splash-landing a crippled US Airways plane in New York’s Hudson River two months ago, has just inked a deal to tell his life story. The veteran pilot, whose flying expertise helped save the lives of 155 people aboard the doomed US Airways flight, has agreed to allow William Morrow to publish the first of two books about his boyhood, his military service and, of course, his “Miracle on the Hudson” experiences. In a statement to … Continue reading →

Hero Pilot Gets Unbelievable Job Offer

Warning to U.S. Airways passengers: The price of a seat might be taking off. It’ll have to if the company wants to keep their hero pilot, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. No kidding. U.S. Airways better dig deep if it wants to compete with the new offers that have been flying Sullenberger’s way. The latest job offer comes courtesy of bazillionaire Richard Branson, who wants the “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot to fly for his company—-Virgin Air. Branson said was in “utter shock” upon hearing the news that Sullenberger saved 155 lives when he successfully splash-landed a U.S. Airways jet in … Continue reading →

‘Today Show’ Lands Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger Interview

Now you may be reading my title and thinking “Who is Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberge,” but whether you know it or not, you have probably read about him already. He is the heroic pilot of US Airways flight 1549, which crash-landed into the Hudson River earlier this week after taking off from New York bound for Charlotte, North Carolina. Normally, when I see in the headlines that a plane has gone down, I brace myself for the fatality count. In this case, this amazing man and his crew managed to bring the plane down safely and all 155 people on board … Continue reading →