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 […]
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! […]
#AmazonPrimeDay #Aviation Blowout & FREE #Kindle Books! NOTICE TO AIRMEN & WOMEN!!! Folks, later this week I’ll be in training, so will be a tad “NORDO” (No Radio.) But, that doesn’t mean we can’t have some serious aeronautical fun right here, right now! To wit, in celebration of the upcoming Amazon Prime Day on July 11th, […]
The Airline Cockpit in 7 Steps—Updated! Ladies and gentlemen, from the flight blog, this is your Cap’n speaking. By popular demand, the following is an update of one of our most viral blog posts ever, and rightly so. Advice for you up-n-comers on your pending airline career! Following the post are quite a few updated scholarship opportunities […]
I knew if I was going to make the cut, something had to change.Cameron Livingstone, Alaska Bush Pilot Last week, we met Cameron Livinstone, a real-life DC, living out his dream of flying the Alaska bush to jumpstart his aviation career. This week, we wrap it up by exploring Cameron’s successes, hopes, dreams . . […]
In many ways, I am the same pilot, but my aeronautical decision making and stick and rudder skills have increased exponentially.Cameron Livingstone, Alaska Bush Pilot Folks, I’m excited to bring you a special interview, with a young man I met this Spring when he was about to set out on an adventure of a lifetime! I couldn’t help […]