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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 […]

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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 […]

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Airline Recurrent Training

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 […]

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Aviating—Navigating—Communicating!

Aviating—Navigating—Communicating! Folks, from the flight blog, welcome back aboard! Yes, I took a little hiatus from regular blog posting, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy aviating, navigating, and generally avgeeking out! As we say in the biz, a good pilot must Aviate, Navigate, and Communicate. So, back to Communicating! Cross Country Pingpong! Aviating—Navigating—Communicating! […]

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All Time Best of Cap'n Aux!

All Time Best of Cap’n Aux!

All Time Best of Cap’n Aux! Folks, I’ve been blogging for your aviation enjoyment for over six years now! In that time, we’ve had some spectacular adventures together. I’ve traveled the U.S. and the globe to meet you. I can tell you, unequivocally, that that has been by far the most rewarding treat of this whole […]

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