More Pilot Lessons from the Miracle on the Hudson
More lessons for pilots from the famous “Miracle on the Hudson” accident. What can aviators do to prepare for the worst? Cap’n Aux explores tips and tricks.
Forced Landings: Pilot Lessons From The Miracle on the Hudson
We review the famous “Miracle on the Hudson” landing to see what pilots, crew and passengers can learn from the momentous event.
Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon!
Boeing #737Max Update—& Fun Stuff with Cap’n Dillon! Folks, it’s been a tough season for the international airline industry. After a blessing of several years of relatively benign issues and impressive safety records, we’ve had a string of harrowing fatal accidents, from the Atlas 767 in IAH (#5Y391) to the Lion Air (#JT610) and Ethiopian […]
A380 Adventures Down Under!
A380 Adventures Down Under! G’day, Mates! Folks, from the Flight Blog, this is Cap’n Aux speaking. As you know, I rarely post these days, so when I do, you know it’ll be something fun! Last week, Bunny and I flew “Down Under” to Melbourne, Australia—you know, the land of “Crocodile Dundee,” of koalas and ‘roos […]
Airline Recurrent Training
Airline Recurrent Training Folks, I just spent the last weekend in what we call Recurrent Training. What’s that, you ask? Well, it’s kind of like a regular checkup at your doctor, but one that checks knowledge and skills. It’s a short refresher course for pilots and flight attendants on operations, systems and procedures, as well […]
Halloween Darwin Awards Aviation Style!
RIP TO THE “PILOT’S PILOT” BOB HOOVER whom both Chuck Yeager and Jimmy Doolittle called, “the greatest stick-and-rudder pilot who ever lived.” From WWII fighter pilot to ’50’s test pilot, to show-stopping aerobatics, Bob did it all. GODSPEED, BOB THE AVIATION COMMUNITY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. Story: http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/simply-the-best-10490510/?no-ist — — — Halloween Darwin Awards Aviation […]