Life as a Reserve Pilot
Life as a Reserve Pilot. Unlike pilots who “hold a line” (schedule), Reserve Pilots have no schedule. They wait for the phone to ring.
Aviation Acronym Extravaganza Part 1!
Aviation Acronym Extravaganza Part 1! Ladies and gents, from the Flight Blog, this is Cap’n Aux speaking. By mucho popular demand, today we’ll explore even more EAA—No, not the “Experimental Aircraft Association,” but “Esoteric Aviation Acronyms!” This post expanded so much that I had to break it down into two parts! Aviation Acronym Extravaganza Part […]
Memorial Day Special
COMEMORATING MEMORIAL DAY Ladies and Gentlemen, in honor of our Nation’s Fallen, may I humbly present an Encore Presentation of one of my most popular blog posts… Flying a Fallen Hero During a routine flight, I experienced one of the greatest—and most heart-rending—honors a modern airline pilot can have: Captaining a flight that is […]
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 […]
Of Podcasts, SpaceX, and UFOs!
Of Podcasts, SpaceX, and UFOs! Folks, it’s been a crazy week—and that’s not even talking politics! I’m excited to announce that my good Blog Buddy and fellow Pilot-Author-Blogger, Captain George Nolly (Ret.) has released his latest podcast. And, it’s an in-depth chat with Yours Truly! I always enjoy being interviewed on podcasts, but this one […]
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 […]