Pilot Shortage of Another Kind
Memoirs from a seafaring captain"During the time when events in the “Absentee Training Pilot” narrative occurred (circa 1977), our pilot organization was short of pilots. The opening of the Trans...
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Is Not What they CLAIM to be! My eldest daughter is one of the hardest working people I know. She started a PTA at her kids school, she works full time. She is the VP of softball for the South Highline...
View ArticleDetour of Life
"A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour."Enjoy the Journey!XO Karlene
View ArticleFalling in Love with Aviation
"This is what it looks likethe moment someone falls in love with aviation."My friend Jeff sent me the most beautiful photo and message yesterday:"This was on a flight MDW-BWI last night, and at just...
View ArticleLife is about perspective
"Life happens and then we must put it in perspective."SeaTac Sunset on Father's Day.The reason I have been off the radar this week. I have been out of work for a month because my dermatologist found a...
View ArticleFriday's Fabulous Flyer
L.B. Johnson!LB Johnson is rescue dog Mom and former airline captain. She has over 10,000 hours of flight time, and in her 40s she got her PhD! This amazing woman wrote a heartwarming story, The Book...
View ArticleEastern Flight 66
47th Anniversary... "The Boeing 727 continued to deviate further below the glideslope, and at 16:05:06.2, when the aircraft was at 150 feet, the captain said, "runway in sight." Less than a second...
View ArticleNational Training Aircraft Symposium
Join me! I will be attending, and would love to see you there! This will be a great opportunity to meet, learn about industry issues and the changing role of the pilot. Perhaps open some doors. Check...
View ArticleDave Caroll
Friday's Fabulous Flyer! Dave Caroll Dave is a retired fighter pilot with a passion for aviation safety. After retirement, he flew for a regional carrier, and was an Upset Prevention and Recovery...
View ArticleAirport Briefing
An APP for Aviation Safety!My friend just notified me his App is ready to go live. As an A330/A350 captain, he utilized his experience in the development of this product. He sent me the following...
View ArticleHappy 4th of July
May your Celebration have Meaning!And you enjoy the day with family and friends! Enjoy the Journey!XO Karlene
View ArticleAircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act
Senator Claire McCaskill's Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act!What this means is Airlines would have to disclose where they are conducting their maintenance. A must watch video. Quite...
View ArticleFran Bera
Inspiration to pilots everywhere...Fran BeraDecember 7, 1924 - February 10, 2018 Friday's Fabulous FlyerI received an email yesterday that began... "On a number of occasions, we cite Beryl Markham as...
View ArticleHistory Soars...
Eastern Airlines and the Good Ole Days..."From fabric to metal fuselage and wings, changes were rapidly occurring in aviation. From the pioneering days of the Mailwings to the Curtis Condors and...
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Empowering Women! Joana Visa PhD, ACC, CTPC, CAAOwnerCoach for womenAnytime we can empower anyone, that's a good thing! Please meet my friend Joana, who is doing just that. In that women are under...
View ArticleAmelia Earhart
Eastern Kitchen talk RadioShares the history... "The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can...
View ArticleAviation Update
Qualifying Pilots in the Right Seat135-43 - Part 135 Second in Command Professional Development ProgramDate IssuedJune 28, 2018This AC provides information and guidelines to Title 14 of the Code of...
View ArticleI Want to Be a Pilot
"When I grow up I want to be a pilot because it's a fun job and easy to do. That's why there are so many pilots flying around these days. Pilots don't need much school. They just have to learn to read...
View ArticleA330 Pilots Needed!
A330 Captains and First Officers Needed for FAA Simulator Research ProjectFAA Mike Monroney CenterOklahoma CitySubject: System State and Energy Awareness ExperimentRequirements: Pilot requirements...
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