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Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, right, answers a question as 1st Officer Jeffery Skiles, back, looks on during a news conference at Charlotte/Douglas International airport in Charlotte, N.C. , Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, right, and co-pilot Jeff Skiles wave as they pull back from the gate at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, and 1st Officer Jeffrey Skiles go through their pre-flight routine before leaving for North Carolina at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, left, and 1st Officer Jeffrey Skiles go through their pre-flight routine before leaving for North Carolina at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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Pilot Chesley Sullenberger, center, greets people on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, right, speaks to the media at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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Pilot Chesley Sullenberger, left, and co-pilot Jeff Skiles listen to questions during a news conference at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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Pilot Chesley Sullenberger, left, and co-pilot Jeff Skiles listen to questions during a news conference at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, right, shakes hands with passenger Barry Leonard, left, and David Sanderson, second from left, and 1st Officer Jeffery Skiles, second from right, look on after a news conference at Charlotte/Douglas International airport in Charlotte, N.C. , Thursday,...

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Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, right, signs a t-shirt for passenger Barry Leonard, left, after a news conference at Charlotte/Douglas International airport in Charlotte, N.C. , Thursday, May 1, 2009.

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Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, right, answers a question as 1st Officer Jeffery Skiles, back, looks on during a news conference at Charlotte/Douglas International airport in Charlotte, N.C. , Thursday, May 1, 2009.

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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2009 file photo, Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, center, waves in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington while being introduced prior to President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress.

U.S. Airways pilot Chesley Sullenberger (L), who safely landed a passenger airplane in New York's Hudson River in January 2009, stands next to Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren during the playing of the U.S. national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, prior to the MLB American League b...

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Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, right, the US Airways pilot who landed his plane safely in the Hudson River in New York, throws out the ceremonial first pitch as San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum, left, looks on before their opening day baseball game against the M...

Captain Chesley Sullenberger (C), who safely crash landed U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, salutes as First Officer Jeffrey Skiles (2nd R) applauds during.

Captain Chesley Sullenberger (C), who safely crash landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, acknowledges the cheers of the crowd as he stands in the first lady's box with First Officer Jeffrey Skiles at his side before U.S. President Barack Obama gives his primetime address to...

Captain Chesley Sullenberger (R), who safely crash landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, departs after testifying about the event before the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington February 24, 2009.

Captain Chesley Sullenberger (L), who safely crash landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles testify about the event before the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington February...

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Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, right, pilot of US Airways Flight 1549, thanks Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger, left, for gifts he received, including the jacket he is wearing, during ceremonies honoring the pilot at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. , Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

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Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, left, pilot of US Airways Flight 1549,talks with Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger after ceremonies honoring the pilot at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. , Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, presents Capt.

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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, helps Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, center, put on a jacket the Governor presented the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549, during ceremonies honoring Sullenberger at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. , Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009. At right, is Lori Sullenberger.

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SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 17: U.S. Airways pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (C) waves as he is honored during an event February 17, 2009 at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California. Sullenberger, a California resident, was honored by Gov.

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SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 17: U.S. Airways pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (C) waves as he is honored during an event February 17, 2009 at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California. Sullenberger, a California resident, was honored by Gov.

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SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 17: US Airways pilot Chesley Sullenberger (L) and his wife Lorrie Sullenberger look on during an event honoring Sullenberger February 17, 2009 at the State Captiol in Sacramento, California.