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Sully may be the Hero of the Hudson, the Pilot of Perfection, the Ace of the Air -- but dude's still gotta pee.
We got him coming out of the cockpit after his flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte, N.C., where after getting congratulated for making a safe landing ... he made a b-line straight for the facilities.
This concludes today's coverage of SUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Sully Sullenberger's life is prime for a movie adaption -- but dude definitely hasn't gone Hollywood.
Despite heaps of praise, a book deal and a whole lotta national attention ... during a press conference today, when he was asked how things have changed since he pulled off the Miracle on the Hudson, he replied "hardly at all."
Sulllllllllllllyyyyyyy pulled off his first flight back in the cockpit today -- without any interference from geese.
Sully Sullenberger -- the grand master of flying planes with and without engines -- made his triumphant return completely above the Hudson this morning in NYC.
According to the New York Daily News, his flight took off at 7:55 a.m. from Charlotte, N.C. to New York City.
Everyone arrived safe and sound, as always.
Who says flying is for the birds?
Anyone looking to get a first-class seat for Sully's big return to the sky, stand down -- because a bunch of people are already on standby.
TMZ has learned the pilot's first flight since that flock of geese fiasco is not only sold out, it's overbooked.
Sully takes off from LaGuardia Airport tomorrow, in hopes of landing in Charlotte, NC -- the same intended route as Flight 1549.
Filed under: Exclusives
All birds stand down -- Sully is flying again and he's picking up where he left off before that whole Hudson landing thing.
Sully -- whose role will be as "active management pilot" -- will take off from LaGuardia Airport tomorrow and take the same route that would have landed him in Charlotte, North Carolina ... were if it not for those pesky geese.
Sully will have the same co-pilot he had back in January -- First Officer Jeffrey Skiles.
Second time's a charm.
FYI -- Seats are still available.
UPDATE: Seats are no longer available.
John Travolta flew himself in and out of Miami this weekend, stopping briefly to enjoy a cheeseburger and fries. 
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, John Travolta
It may be hard to recognize Kenny G with his majestic, mossy locks slicked down into some sort of mulletous mane -- but that's him, sans saxophone, shredding the gnar in Malibu yesterday.
NOW CHECK THIS OUT: Kenny G also plays the flute, has his pilot's license and can surf -- and Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger played the flute in high school, and can surf with airplanes.
You may now consider your mind blown.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Stars in Heat
So remember the video we got of the pilot who got serviced by a porn star as he flew his helicopter over San Diego? He's the celeb pilot who got in hot water flying Tommy Lee ...
Well there's an FAA hearing underway to permanently revoke the license of one David Martz, and it's almost as entertaining as the in-flight movie.
Several pilots have just testified in the case. One said he would not fly with Martz while he was getting oral sex but would have felt safe with Martz under every other circumstance.
Another pilot, Tim Sears, who has flown with Martz since 2001, testified he would have no problem flying with Martz during oral sex, provided there were dual controls, aka sticks.
Martz then took the stand and choked up, while talking about a mishap in Mexico.
Martz has had his license revoked twice and suspended twice for various violations. After TMZ ran the video of the in-flight oral sex escapade, the FAA temporarily yanked his license.
The hearing continues.
UPDATE: The prosecution argues that had there been one wrong move during the "oral" flight, the porn star could have bitten the pilot's junk off.
Martz legal team countered -- claiming it's NOT reckless to conduct oral sex in an aircraft and that a pilot does not need both hands on the controller at the same time.
More as it comes...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Oral sex doesn't fly with the FAA. TMZ just found out helicopter pilot David Martz's pilot's license has been pulled.
An FAA spokesperson tells us they issued an "emergency revocation" of his license.
A statement from the agency says they reached the decision based on video that, "showed Martz receiving oral sex while flying his helicopter over San Diego." He was flying with a porn star at the time of the incident.
Martz, who's flown rockers Tommy Lee and Slash, has already appealed and there will be a hearing in the next 30 days.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Okay, the best story of February. The helicopter pilot who flew Tommy Lee underneath an LAPD chopper yesterday tells us he flunked a field sobriety test after landing because he picked his nose rather than touched it.
David Martz tells us he was flying Tommy Lee back from Palm Springs when he saw a house fire over the Glendale area. He says he noticed an LAPD chopper about 800 feet over him but it was no big deal.
Martz says when he landed, he and Tommy celebrated with a bottle of Grey Goose vodka mixed with lemonade -- a bottle they carried in Tommy's luggage.
Martz says the cops arrived 15 minutes after he landed and accused him of flying under the influence. They gave him a field sobriety test which Martz claims anyone would flunk -- alleging the whole "toe-to-toe" maneuver was impossible, and one time he accidentally picked his nose when he was supposed to touch it.
Martz claims the cops were hostile and took him to the station, where he blew a .01 and .02. When they finally released him, he didn't have a ride so the cops took him to Tommy Lee's pad -- and let him take his Grey Goose along for the ride.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Production on the new untitled David Kohan/Max Mutchnick TV series is in full swing -- and on hand to witness the action -- none other than Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg. No, he's not producing or directing ... just watching! 
Stevie was on set to lend support to his wife, Kate Capshaw, and stepdaughter Jessica Capshaw, who are starring in the new sitcom. A TMZ spy tells us that while Jessica is funny and entertaining, Kate's not so great. Sorry, mom!
Being married to a genius doesn't necessarily rub off, but in Hollywood, being related to one helps!
Filed under: TV
1) Anissa Has Just GOTTA KNOW: Who is Andrew Firestone dating? Irina Brodinova?
We're not sure who Irina Brodinova is, or if Mr. Firestone dated her, but we do know who Ivana Bozilovic is. And she and Andrew are as cute as two peas in a pod. Back in March, Andrew gave an interview to TVGuide.com in which he credits the patience of his model-actress girlfriend as the reason for them being able to remain together for over a year. He also adds that he hope his success with Ivana is better than his stint as "The Bachelor!" For more pictures of these love birds, take a look at their photo gallery.
2) Lisa Has Just GOTTA KNOW: I just gotta know when Beyoncé's new album is coming out and are she and Jay-Z engaged? Because I read in a weekly magazine that they had planned to get married this summer. Is that true?
Regarding her professional life, September 5 is the date we're all counting down to, for Beyoncé's second solo album hit stores. "B-Day" is the album title and "Déjà Vu" is her first single. The song features none other than Jay-Z. Regarding her personal life, she and her man have managed to keep lip-locked on the specifics regarding the extent of their relationship. There was speculation two weekends ago that a wedding ceremony may have taken place at Martha's Vineyard. The two attempted to rent a fabulous house, leaving many to speculate this would be the location to celebrate the would-be event. But Def Jam spokeswoman Jana Fleischman shot down the rumors right away. "They were there, but they didn't get married." To catch up on Beyoncé's latest projects, click here. And for a photo gallery of the two, take a look at this!
3) Liz and Nicole Have Just GOTTA KNOW: Where has Joshua Jackson been? We never see him anymore.
MIA seems to be the best way to describe "Dawson's Creek's" Joshua Jackson lately. Earlier this year Jackson completed filming for the pilot "Capital Law," a would-be drama for CBS in which legal associates at a law firm clash with their ethically lacking managing partner. Unfortunately, the pilot was not picked up by the network. But don't fret -- expect to see Joshua playing quite a different role in the Emilio Estevez directed movie "Bobby" alongside Demi Moore and Anthony Hopkins. Continue reading more about co-star Demi Moore. 
More "I Just GOTTA KNOW!"
Filed under: Beyonce Knowles, Features, I Just Gotta Know!
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