The plane routinely flies at altitudes over 70, 000 feet, requiring the pilot to wear a full pressure suit, much like an astronaut.

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According to the FAA and the airline, a pilot noticed a low fuel pressure indication while on a flight from Denver, Colorado, on April 28, 2008.

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Of course, we should mention airline pilot Chesley Burnett Sullenberger , whose incredible competence under pressure stood in stark contrast to a crumbling society as he saved the lives of 155 people in January of 2009.

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