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Southwest Airlines Pilot Releases Inspiring Book for Both New and Old Aviators

Shults and her first officer Darren Ellisor wrestled their crippled Boeing to a safe landing at Philadelphia. Rob Mark
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Key Takeaways:

  • Captain Tammie Jo Shults is known for her heroic actions in 2018, safely landing a Southwest Airlines flight after an engine explosion and cabin decompression, saving 148 lives.
  • Her new book, "Nerves of Steel," details the challenges of that emergency landing and her personal journey to become a pilot, including overcoming multiple rejections from military services.
  • The book also explores her early dreams of flying and how her rigorous training prepared her for the crisis, with a young reader edition aiming to inspire bravery and dedication.
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Many people may not remember Tammie Jo Schults’ name, at least not at first. But they’ll make the connection quickly enough when they learn she was the captain on board a Southwest Airlines flight in April 2018 when the left engine exploded in flight at 32,500 feet.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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