Absolutely - had nothing to do with the kids!!

(Written on 12/23/2022)(Permalink)

Tlfys1, I have seen a video showing an object and three things immediately came to mind: 1. was it possibly a bird? 2. Was it possibly a drone? 3. Was the video possibly photo-shopped? The impact with whatever it was seemed difficult to ascertain while a tag depicted “loss of rpm” and a second one suggested the P63 pilot was attempting an air start. Very very tragic - deeply saddened for everybody’s loss. If it was a drone it’s difficult to comprehend why the drone pilot would: 1. Choose to fly in the same airspace (even in my cognitive-declining state it is incomprehensible). 2. How he could even obtain LAANC (authorization) - especially in a Class B environment during an active air show. 3. Was he flying at a max of 400’? 4. Was he operating VLOS, EVLOS, or would he have obtained a waiver for BVLOS? 5. Was he operating independently or did he have observers? (SMH - after 45 years on the flightdeck I am presently using a drone for Private Investigations. If it was a

(Written on 12/10/2022)(Permalink)

LOL, while waiting for my wife to clear at DXB, it was taking forever - two hours later she comes walking through with security. As they were x-raying her bag a 9mm round was detected. No problem for a little 69 year-old grandmother - she had been at her sister’s ranch a week prior shooting and explained it was just a little “range round”- they wrote a report, gave her six-months probation, and let her go. It was good for a laugh (who knows why it wasn’t picked up prior to leaving the US).

(Written on 11/18/2022)(Permalink)

Humbly, as a former expat having operated throughout twenty-two countries on the Dark Continent with my last five years based out of Nigeria, I can easily advise you on how to recover the money. Collins Aerospace, give me a call and we will get the process rolling.

(Written on 06/24/2022)(Permalink)

Back in (?) ‘81 or ‘82 (sorry, can’t quite remember the year) a St. Louis controller named Wayne Dimmick talked a lady down for a successful landing after her husband had suffered a heart attack. He flew contract for us from time to time - great pilot/super controller/fantastic family!

(Written on 05/13/2022)(Permalink)

Extremely knowledgeable and reliable sources, sir.

(Written on 04/09/2022)(Permalink)

Mr. Haviland, in addition to knowing the “inside” information on this incident, I also know that you’re a good man! Many thanks and all the best!!

(Written on 04/09/2022)(Permalink)

Mr. Haviland, never would I nor many on this thread ever believe that (nor many on the Chinese mainland who know they’re fed only what the CCP wants the world to believe). With a 45-year career operating throughout 98 countries on six continents, there are many good people out there who only want the truth. Aside from my original post above I can assure you that this tragedy was NOT a Boeing issue. Have a good week-end, my friend.

(Written on 04/09/2022)(Permalink)

Deliberate - my apologies but I can’t elaborate more at this time.

(Written on 04/08/2022)(Permalink)

Chain of error on many levels: HR, background check and work history, reference checks, the interview, simulator, checkride, line check, ongoing evaluations….

(Written on 04/02/2022)(Permalink)