Air Force Academy superintendent praises pilot 's character . The Associated Press contributed to this report. `` Sully '' Sullenberger III , 57 , is former Air Force fighter pilot . Sullenberger has 40 years of flight experience . Sullenberger is frequent speaker on airline safety .
Air Force Academy superintendent praises pilot 's character . Chesley B . `` Sully '' Sullenberger III , 57 , is former Air Force fighter pilot . Sullenberger has 40 years of flight experience . Sullenberger is frequent speaker on airline safety .