Is Jeff Skiles now a captain?

Thirteen years after US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson River instead of in Charlotte, First Officer Jeff Skiles is moving ahead in life, finally training to be a widebody captain.

Where is Captain Sully now?

Former Captain Sully Sullenberger now works in Montreal as the U.S. ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization and seems to be enjoying his time in the city. Sullenberger rose to fame after landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009.

Are Sully and Skiles friends?

Eckhart also made sure to note that Skiles and Sullenberger are still friends to this day, despite Captain Sully being the more recognizable face of the two. The crew and passengers also have organized meetups in the past to commemorate the day their flight landed safely on the Hudson River.

What is special about Chesley Sullenberger that made him a hero?

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is a former US Airlines pilot, who successfully landed his passenger plane on the Hudson River after it struck a flock of Canada geese. His successful landing saved all 155 passengers aboard his aircraft, and propelled him into hero status among pilots.

Did Sully retire?

Sully returned briefly to flying for US Airways several months after his famous flight, and retired from the airline business later in 2009, landing a lucrative book deal and speaking engagements.

Did Jeff Skiles fly again?

After a formal review of their performance both Sullenberger and Skiles had their flight status restored, but Sullenberger retired in 2010. Sullenberger and Skiles flew together, on March 3, 2010, on a recreation of their original flight plan, on Sullenberger’s last flight for US Airways.

Did Sully get an award?

Sullenberger attended the presidential inauguration on January 20, 2009, where he and his wife met President Obama. On January 22, 2009, he and the rest of the crew of Flight 1549 were awarded a Masters Medal by the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators.

Was Sully accurate?

If you ask the real Captain Sully, the answer is that Sully is pretty damn accurate. Based on his book, Highest Duty, Sully stays true to many facts of the real story, particularly as it pertains to the investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

How accurate is the movie Sully?

Was Sully a hero or not?

Immediately after the accident, Sullenberger was widely hailed as a hero by the media, for which reason I, like most people, had never thought he could possibly be seen in any other light.