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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 Not the Only One Scoring Big

“Miracle on the Hudson” hero pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger recently received an incredible job offer from bazillionaire Richard Branson. No word on whether the celebrated U.S. Airways captain took Branson up on the million-dollar flight gig, but there is news about a new deal being offered to the passengers on board Flight 1549. According to reports, U.S. Airways is giving the survivors on board Sully’s bird, free one-year super-elite status, with perks that include lounge privileges, upgrades, and frequent flier membership. In addition, each passenger will be receiving the airline’s first-class “Chairman’s Preferred” membership, which features a companion first-class domestic … 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 →

Battle of the Network Morning Shows: Mother of Octuplets vs. Hero Pilot

In this corner, we have a single mother with 14 children under the age of eight, who set the Internet on fire with her decision to have as many children at one time as humanly possible. And in this corner, we have a hero pilot, who glided a jet into the Hudson River and saved more than 150 lives, in what can only be described as a miracle. On Monday morning the two go head-to-head in a battle of the network morning shows. NBC’s Ann Curry landed the first interview with Nadya Suleman, the California woman who gave birth to … Continue reading →