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Pilot Blogs
I can't believe I'm about to tell this story, but here it goes!Back in 2002 I was a new Captain flying a routine flight from San Jose back to Salt Lake City. It was a remarkable summer evening with the sun setting to the West and a full blue moon rising to the East. My First Officer and I were amazed at the site and the colors. Our Flight Attendant (only one on board the CRJ 200) called up to see if we wanted any water, I could not pass up the opportunity to show her this incredible sight, so…
I know things are tight everywhere. I still think there is a pilot shortage behind the scenes. Sounds crazy but we are 4 years into the age 65 rule change and the bad economy has all the airlines reducing capacity. Demand for airline travel will increase when the market improves and very likely capacity will need to increase. Increased capacity= returned furloughs and more pilot jobs. Just one problem. Who is training to be a pilot right now? The FAA reports record low commercial applicants in the last few years. Supply and demand might dictate a large need for pilots,…
Do you find yourself lost without a cell phone or relying on your GPS to get across town. At 36000 feet we have now regularly see glass flight decks, new young aviators see the same thing at 5000. Technology is a marvel that has made aviation a safer place. But, have you lost your aviator heritage? Are you driving a plane? or are you flying a machine?
Pilots, you have lost your way! You need to become Aviators. Don't get me wrong, you are still enjoying the magic of flight, but are you embellishing in it? Do you remember your…
Pilots