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Inspirational, Motivational, CRM
Mr. Fitch is a B-777 Captain for United Airlines. He received a B.S. degree from Duquesne University and his flight training from the United States Air Force. He is President of D.E. Fitch & Associates, Ltd., an aviation consulting firm specializing in Cockpit Resource Management and human factors. Captain Fitch has had the unique experience of crash landing a DC-10 that lost all hydraulics and all flight controls. He and the crew hold the distinguished record of the longest time aloft without flight controls who lived to tell about it.
Captain Fitch has been commended by President George Bush and is the recipient of Senate Resolution 174, 101st Congress for his outstanding effort, poise and courage in assisting the crew in attempting a difficult emergency landing of United Flight 232 at Sioux City, Iowa. He has given numerous presentations to various corporate aviation departments and is also in demand for his inspirational and motivational programs. Captain Fitch is recognized for his extensive experience as a fight instructor and check airman. He has accumulated over 20,000 hours of flight time and is an FAA check pilot designee. He is also a safety consultant to NASA as a member of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel. Captain Fitch has also been inducted into the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C.
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