Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III: A Real American Hero

Captain Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III is the man who landed the plane in the Hudson River yesterday. No, seriously. That's his name. Couldn't make it up if we tried. And, after successfully saving the lives of hundreds of passengers, he's a pretty popular dude.

And an American hero, if you ask some people. But it's probably best to wait for the investigation before you go crowning him.

James Ray, a spokesman for the U.S. Airline Pilots Association, says he spoke with Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III on Friday. He says Sullenberger acted "just very calm and cool, very relaxed, just very professional."

Ray says the flight crew is resting and likely would meet with investigators later Friday or Saturday. He says the crew has been asked not speak to the press until after the federal investigators complete their work.

Still, even if Sully somehow screwed the pooch (or goose if you prefer) on the takeoff, he managed to save everyone the plane by steering it into the frozen waters of the Hudson and therefore keeping the United State airline streak of "TWO YEARS NO ONE DEAD!!!1" alive.

Tonight, we drink to you, Sully.