When I testified before Congress after the Hudson River landing, Congressman James Oberstar of Minnesota said, 'Safety begins in the boardroom.' That's as true in medicine as it is in aviation. It always boils down to leadership. Chesley Sullenberger aviationbeginboardroom share on social
I had never been so challenged in an airplane that I doubted the outcome. Chesley Sullenberger airplanechallengedoubt Change image and share on social
Bigger airplanes, with two aisles instead of one, provide a better experience overall, and I think it's more comfortable. Chesley Sullenberger airplaneaislebig Change image and share on social
In the bad old days, captains were not good leaders. They didn't build teams; they were arrogant and autocratic. Chesley Sullenberger arrogantautocraticbad Change image and share on social
Every day we wake up, we have an opportunity to do some good, but there's so much bad that you have to navigate to get to the good. Chesley Sullenberger baddaygood Change image and share on social
There's simply no substitute for experience in terms of aviation safety. Chesley Sullenberger aviationexperiencesafety Change image and share on social
I think it's become an economic necessity for people to be able to learn and grow throughout their lives, because most people can't get through their entire career with one skill set. We have to keep reinventing ourselves. Chesley Sullenberger careereconomicentire share on social
It's amazing what you can learn to get used to. Chesley Sullenberger amazelearn Change image and share on social
Each generation of pilots hopes that they will leave their profession better off than they found it. Chesley Sullenberger findgenerationhope Change image and share on social
I took my first flying lesson in 1967, when I was 16. By October 1968, I had 70 hours in the air and got my pilot's license. Chesley Sullenberger airflyhour Change image and share on social
