Beating out the Smithsonian and other institutions, the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte will land the U.S. Airways jet that American hero Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger coolly glided into the Hudson River without killing anyone and make it a tourist attraction. Read more »
In the even you’ve been wondering whatever happened to the play Sully piloted into the Hudson River last January, the Airbus A320-214 is now sitting in a salvage yard in Jersey where its parts will be auctioned off in March. I’m calling dibs on the left wing right now! |CNN|
A year ago today (at exactly 3:31PM), a cool-headed pilot named Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III safely landed a US Airways jetliner into the icy waters of the Hudson River after its engines were attacked by suicidal birds. Everyone lived and an real American hero was born.
Hey remember Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the guy who landed that plane in the Hudson last January 15th? Of course you do! Sully is America’s hero after all, rightly so mind you, and now the story of his life is being told in a new documentary airing Sunday night on TLC called Brace For Impact. Read more »
Sully flies! Jesus God Christ’s personal pilot pulled a fast one on everybody and piloted a US Airways flight from Charlotte to New York that took off at 7:55 this morning. Here’s what Sully told his passengers: “It’s a beautiful day for flying. We expect nice weather – smooth flying all the way.” Amazing. |Daily News|
HAHA…I know what you were thinking as soon as you learned Sully was making a comeback with U.S. Airways, “I’m going to fly with that MoFo because he’s got titanium balls!” Yeah, well, good luck Sparky, because seats to fly with Jesus’ personal pilot are sold out! |TMZ|
Hudson River Crash Simulation Reinforces Captain’s Coolness
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the heroic, quick thinking pilot who landed US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River without killing anyone has received more than his fair share of media attention, medals, awards, book deals, and general recognition as an all American hero. But after viewing this simulation with the actual flight audio, now we can see why. At this point, Hollywood might as well dive in and make give this guy a movie deal. |Gizmodo|






























