NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger (R) and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles wave from the cockpit of a US Airways flight moments before take-off from LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger's first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following their emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger (R) and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles wave from the cockpit of a US Airways flight moments before take-off from LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger's first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following their emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C.

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  1. PHOENIX - NOVEMBER 25: Jason Richardson #23 of the Phoenix Suns slam dunks the ball past Sam Young #4 and Rudy Gay #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA game at US Airways Center on November 25, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  2. PHOENIX - NOVEMBER 22: Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot against the Detroit Pistons during the NBA game at US Airways Center on November 22, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Pistons 117-91.
  3. Airline Capt. Chesley Sullenberger waves after the announcement naming him as the Grand Marshal for the 2010 Tournament of Roses Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in Pasadena, Calif. Sullenberger became an international hero on Jan. 15, 2009 when he and his crew safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in New York City's frigid Hudson River.
  4. PHOENIX - OCTOBER 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns during at US Airways Center on October 30, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 123-101.
  5. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger attends a book signing of his new book 'Highest Duty' at Barnes and Noble October 13, 2009 in New York City. Sullengerger was the pilot of the US Airways plane that crashed into the Hudson River January 15 with all passengers emerging alive.
  6. PHOENIX - OCTOBER 10: Katie Douglas #23 of the Indiana Fever reacts to a call in Game Five of the 2009 WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury at US Airways Center on October 10, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  7. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger (L) and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles attend a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger's first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C.

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  1. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger speaks with airline employees before boarding at from LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  2. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger (R) and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles wave from the cockpit of a US Airways flight moments before take-off from LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger's first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following their emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C.
  3. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger (L) and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles speak in the cockpit of a US Airways flight moments before take-off from LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger's first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following their emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C.
  4. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger (L) and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles speak in the cockpit of a US Airways flight moments before take-off from LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger's first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following their emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C.
  5. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger sits in the cockpit of a US Airways flight moments before take-off from LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  6. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: A US Airway airport employee listens to US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger speak at a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  7. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger displays his I.D. pass at a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  8. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles attends a a news conference with pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger at LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger`s first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following their emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C , both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  9. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger attends a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  10. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger attends a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  11. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: The arm of US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger is seen as he attends a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  12. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger signs autographs for US Airway employees before attending a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  13. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger (L) and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles walk to a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger's first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C.
  14. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles attends a a news conference with pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger at LaGuardia Airport on Sullenberger`s first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following their emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger and Skiles will follow the same route they took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C , both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  15. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger attends a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.
  16. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: US Airway pilot Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger displays his I.D. pass at a news conference at LaGuardia Airport on his first official day back in the cockpit on October 1, 2009 in New York, New York. Sullenberger, will be back to piloting regular flights again following his emergency landing of a US Airways flight 1549 into the Hudson River after it lost power in both engines following a bird strike last January. Sullenberger will follow the same route he took on the day of the accident to Charlotte, N.C along with the same co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles who both flew up together from Charlotte in the morning.

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