Fly-In Open House!
Meet Boeing Field's Newest FBO...Kenmore Aero Services"Come one, come all – aviators, students, passengers and enthusiasts alike join us for the biggest Open House Boeing Field has seen!" The newest...
View ArticleKnighthood...
My Friend Dick Verburg recently received Knighthood (Ridder in de Orde van Oranje Nassau) in the Order of Orange Nassau. It was provided to him on behalf of their King, Willem Alexander of Orange...
View ArticleGive Life to Your Dreams
"When you fly toward a dream embraced by passion in your soul,the clouds part, the sun shines, and the rainbow guides you to your deepest desires."Karlene PetittFlight To SuccessA few months ago we...
View ArticleFlights Wanted!
To Support the Mission... Alexis MurphyNeeds Your Help! Hoop Through Life is empowering young girls across the nation. However, they have already had to cancel a camp because they weren't able to...
View ArticleHand Flying Skills...
Will they Become a Lost Art?My Friend Captain Jim Wright and I have been having an interesting discussion on the passing of experience of manual flight to the next regime.Jim says..."Hand flying in...
View ArticleFriday's Fabulous Flyer is...
The Boeing 777 My New Plane! I am coming back to the Boeing and this time on the B777! What does this mean besides flying very cool airplane? My 8th type-rating, a Los Angeles base, and really great...
View ArticleThe Pilot...
"I value and cherish the soul within, therefore, I walk as a free spirit amongst humanity."~ by Eleesha, And if you are a pilot... You Fly! Enjoy the Journey!XO Karlene
View ArticleGender Differences in Pilots
Male and Female... Paul Payne at ABC news regurgitated a "study" from John Hopkins University evaluating pilots and accidents. Payne stated, "Hopkins scholars looked at crashes of civilian,...
View ArticleSet up Your Day
Visualize Success... "How I have chosen to face my day - will be reflective on how my day will go."~ by Eleesha, Author of - The Soul WhispererBe strong. Be confident. Be the Best you can Be! Enjoy the...
View ArticleSMS: What is It?
Safety Management Systems Airline safety is not about addressing isolated events. Airline safety is about a systems processes that include humans, equipment, software, the environment and how they...
View ArticleTruth. Integrity. Justice.
"You're never wrong to do the right thing!"For me, that right thing is aviation safety and impacting change. My one wish for aviation will help that goal. Your support is the much needed strength....
View ArticleNEXTGEN
The Future of Aviation The aviation industry is growing rapidly and heading full speed into NextGen, where pilots will be responsible for aircraft separation, perform satellite based landing...
View ArticleThe Fear of Flying
And How To Overcome It Talk about a progressive charter operation. Phoebe Parlade of Miami Helicopters sent me some incredible information on how to deal with the fear of flying. I think you'll enjoy...
View ArticleMaritime and SMS
I am Heading the Pacific Maritime Institute today! There are many similarities between the challenges of the airline pilot and the harbor pilot. Today I will be taking a break from my regular studies...
View ArticleIn Loving Memory...
You Will Never Be Forgotten! Happy Memorial Day Enjoy the Journey!XO Karlene
View ArticleAirbus A330
Normal LawWe all loved Understanding Air France, and Captain Bill Palmer is at it again! This time he explains the basics, intricacies, and the essence of Normal Law. Why did Bill write this book? To...
View ArticleAll about the Pilot
Military Pilots:They are cold, steely-eyed, weapons systems managers, who kill bad people and break things. However, they can also be very charming and personable. The average pilot, despite sometimes...
View ArticleCleared For Takeoff
Time for Adventure! Guess what found it's way into my mailbox? An advanced readers copy of There I Wuz, volume 3. This book is filled with stories of adventure and real life, with a whole lot of...
View ArticleBe Empowered
To Direct the Course of your Life"Upon the realization, that I am an integral part in determining the outcome of my life.I am instantly re-assured and empowered."~ by Eleesha, Author of - The Soul...
View ArticleTraining Pilots
Is More Than a ScienceIt's a passion! A week ago I visited PMI, The Pacific Maritime Institute, during their program development and harbor pilot training. I had the opportunity to watch training...
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