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Courage for the Greater Good
"Although what lies ahead may appear daunting to others. To me, it is perceived with willingness and anticipation - for I am guided, from within."~ by Eleesha, Author of - The Soul WhispererStrength....
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Safety Culture
A brief update on ... Safety Culture A lack of accidents does not indicate safety. It’s more than pretty airplanes, fancy uniforms, or a great marketing strategy. A safe airline will have a strong...
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Non-Reporting Culture
There's a Sign! Photo from: blogs.valpo.eduYesterday I wrote about the elements of Safety Culture. One of the easiest ways to identify if your organization has a positive safety culture is to ask...
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Air21
The Whistleblower LawThis week we learned the essence of a safety culture, and that many airlines have a non-reporting culture. When an employee becomes an ‘irritant’ for reporting safety issues, or...
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Fabio Sturaro
Friday's Fabulous Flyer! Fabio Sturaro I have met some of the greatest people on twitter, and Fabio Sturaro is one of them. The world needs more enthusiastic pilots like Fabio, who has not only...
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Inspiration Has Wings
To Take Flight! GREAT NEWS! I passed my qualifying exam and I am now an official doctoral candidate. The work has begun. Because as my friend said ... ANDThe Excitement Continues! We are Flying it...
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Air Traffic Control
A Training Travesty? Last week I wrote about non-reporting cultures. Hard to believe that we live in a world where safety is sacrificed because of lack of reporting cultures. Then look what should end...
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Aviation Heroes of a Lifetime
Joe Sutter and Bill Boeing Junior REST IN PEACE Bill Boeing Junior and Joe Sutter This week the world received the sad news that Joe Sutter passed away, at the age of 95. Less that two years ago, Bill...
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Happy Labor Day
In Honor of the American Work ForceLabor Day is a United States public holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. This is the day we honor the American labor movement and hard working...
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Remove the Pilots
Remove the Problem?Last week someone tweeted this statement to thousands on the internet:"The skies will be safer if you remove the Pilots. Pilots attribute to mostly all fatal accidents"Photo from...
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Jet2.com Takes Flight
Boeing DeliveryLow cost airlines are now buying aircraft off the factory floor. The word is that this is the first time Jet2.com, a low cost airline, has bought an aircraft from the factory. This is...
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Brandon Desjardins
Friday's Fabulous FlyerBrandon DesjardinsIf you want to fly, then you should just do it. Life is too short to not live all your dreams. There will be ups and downs, but if you focus you will get there....
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Best Path To Success
Move Beyond Fear "It is from a dark place that I know, my fears originate. But it is from a light place, that I must be willing to move - beyond them."~ by Eleesha, Author of - The Soul WhispererFear...
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Giving More Than 100%
Creates Success... My mom forwarded an interesting email to me, and I had to laugh. Truth is not only stranger than fiction, but often funnier too. This is about all those people who say they are...
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A330 Understanding
Normal Law! When you thought you knew it all... then we learn that there is so much more to know. For the Avgeeks or Airbus experts alike, this is for you. A Bill Palmer book for 99 cents! Excellence...
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ATC Training Part II
The Discussion Continues...Two weeks ago, I posted an email from a reader who was concerned about ATC training: Air Traffic Control a Training Travesty? The discussion that ensued prompted a second...
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Petter Hörnfeldt
Friday's Fabulous FlyerPetter HörnfeldtPetter is a 35 year old training captain and Type Rating Instructor (TRI) and Type Rating Examiner (TRE) for a European Low Cost airline. He currently flies the...
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Follow True North
On Your Journey Through Life... Allow your compass to be your guide in truth, honesty, and integrity.Hold strong to your values, for they will be your greatest success. A quote from Flight To...
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Emergency Aircraft
The Debate is on! I was recently in a debate as to what determines an emergency aircraft. More specifically whether or not the lack of an autopilot and autothrust created an emergency condition. My...
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Gene Nora Jessen
Fridays Fabulous Flyer Gene Nora (pronounced Janora)Where do I begin for such an incredible awe inspiring woman? Last weekend at the 99 Northwest Conference where I had the most fortunate opportunity...
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