Originally Posted by
cruiseclimb
This is a great link to an interview with Sully, and the state of the industry.. A great 30 min worth of listening.
WNYC media player
There was an article in the Nov Flying magazine. Skiles was interviewed and said that he and Sullenberger both wore non-approved leather jackets up to that point. I don't think they were hat wearers either. Since the event they've switched to the standard uniform with blazers.