Happy World Pilots’ Day! We celebrate with joy the World Pilots’ Day of our pilots gracing the skies!
You belong in the sky, keep flying high!
A day dedicated to all pilots all around the world, for their dedication and bravery to ensure everyone land safely.
Here is the list of some known pilots throughout history, their sheer bravery & courage is one of the reasons they are so great.
1. Charles Lindbergh
Being the first man to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo, Charles Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris in May of 1927. He flew non-stop with the help of a specially built monoplane, the “Spirit of St. Louis”.
After flying for more than 33 hours, Linbergh landed safely at Le Bourget Field, near Paris, where he was “greeted by a wildly enthusiastic crowd of 100,000”, according to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
2. Amelia Earhart
One of the most prominent female figures in history, Amelia Earhart is also arguably the most important personalities in aviation. She became the first woman ever to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
During one of her flights in 1937, Earhart disappeared somewhere over the Pacific. She together with her plane was never found, and was officially declared lost at sea. Her disappearance remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the twentieth century.
3. Chesley Sullenberger
The year was 2009, Flight 1549 with 155 on board struck a flock of birds. With both engines down, Captain Sullenbergerastoundingly landed the plane on the Hudson River, with no life lost.
Often referred to as the “Miracle on the Hudson”, this tale of true heroism was later adapted into the Hollywood blockbuster “Captain Sully”.
4. Jeffrey Skiles
An unsung hero of Flight 1549 was Captain Sullenberger’s co-pilot, First Officer Jeffrey Skiles. A highly experienced pilot
with 15,643 total hours, Skiles was an instrumental figure in the safe landing of the flight.
Although not getting the same limelight as his captain, First Officer Jeffrey Skiles contributions on January 15, 2009 will never be forgotten.
5. Tammie Jo Shults
Shults was one of the first female fighter pilots in the US Navy. On the 17th of April, Dallas-bound Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 made an emergency landing after one of its engines exploded mid-flight.
With 149 people on board, Shults calmly relayed details about the crisis to air traffic controllers. She has since received plaudits for the manner in which she handled the emergency.
BEING A PILOT IS NOT ALL ROSES
What comes to mind when one thinks of a pilot? You may be forgiven to think of Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal of Frank Abagnale Jr. from Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. His glamorous and flamboyant lifestyle appeals even to the most modest among us. However, being a pilot may not be everything it’s hyped up to be.
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