Well Patrick Harten, Flight 1549’s calm air traffic controller bested his time at the Boston Marathon while wearing #1549. Interview is from before the race. He really is quite inspiring.
2008 (2:58:59) and placed 1087
2009 (2:47:19) and placed 355
That’s one heckuva an improvement. He has competed in three previous marathons and two triathlons.
There sure were some dedicated talented people involved in that miracle of skill and judgment. Between the six they have ~ 170 years of experience. And to think Sullenberger’s salary had been cut by 40%, Jeff Skiles by 50% (he was a full fledged pilot before cutbacks) and both of their pensions were terminated and replaced by a government-backed PBGC that “will pay pennies on the dollar”.
I hope they have been/will be compensated for all those years.
WBZ-TV Boston
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Patrick Harten’s testimony before Congress
Patrick Harten to wear #1549 in Boston Marathon
UPDATED (4-22): Crew of Flight 1549 appearances
Sullenberger tossed 1st pitch at Yankee Stadium (4-4)
VIDEO Capt Sullenberger’s 1st pitch Yankees - Cubs (4-4)
Capt Sullenberger tossed first pitch for SF Giants (4-7)
Sully (Giants) and Skiles (Brewers) first pitches (MLB video)
Jeff Skiles returning to the skies
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