Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger, III

Captain Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III is a retired airline pilot and safety expert from Danville, California, who has become a source of inspiration and hope for millions after his successful emergency water landing of a damaged commercial aircraft on the Hudson River. He was named Outstanding Cadet in Airmanship in his graduating class at the Air Force Academy, holds two masters degrees and a honorary Doctorate of Letters from Purdue University. He has been dedicated to the pursuit of safety for his entire adult life, and has used his knowledge and experience to help improve aviation safety, testifying before Congress about the safety and professional concerns of airline pilots...

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