Sullenberger US Airways pilot appreciation thread

[NewToOC_IHB]

This story just about made my day. With all the terrible news we are being bombarded with lately on the economy, world conflicts, etc it was so thrilling to read about this incredible pilot and crew and the Coast guard rescuers yesterday. This type of heroism and competence is exactly what makes the US great. What a wonderful reminder.

 

[Anonymous_IHB]

Pilot bio

<A href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/15/chelsey-sullenberger-us-a_n_158331.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/15/chelsey-sullenberger-us-a_n_158331.html</A>

 

[caycifish_IHB]

Videos of the landing:



<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/17/usair.splash.video/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/17/usair.splash.video/index.html</a>

 

[Anonymous_IHB]

Counterpoint to the usual banker bashing in the press:

Investment banker & a Lending Tree guy do good



<A href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/nyregion/17flight.html?pagewanted=2&em;">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/17/nyregion/17flight.html?pagewanted=2&em;</A>