2009-12-04 16:35
Our usual day to day domestic operations are pretty much routine in that we fly from point A to point B, ATC communications are always available, we enjoy radar coverage the entire way, we… Read More
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2009-11-19 15:07
It seems that not a day goes by anymore that you don't hear about the airlines cutting back on service or charging ridiculous fees for the most basic of services.In these difficult times in… Read More
2009-11-09 15:16
Well, my last two posts chronicled a flight sequence over to London and back.Now it's time to share the layover experience.Similar to an earlier post from a couple of months ago, this one is… Read More
2009-10-21 16:25
The layover having been a great success (a future post), it is time to return to the States.223 Dallas bound passengers are in their seats, doors closed, checklists complete, and we're pushi… Read More
2009-10-04 00:44
When we last left off, we were cruising along at FL330 over the Northeast US having our crew meals and preparing for the oceanic crossing. Both the First Officer and I are having steaks. I… Read More
2009-09-21 22:49
All servicing complete, security checks OK, flight plan and routing reviewed, logbook onboard, international documents checked and onboard, ATC clearance confirmed, catering is complete, fl… Read More
2009-09-01 14:37
There wont be much substance in this post. Even less than usual!This one is all about the photos.My second trip to Anchorage this summer resulted in a perfect day for a bike ride. Temps st… Read More
2009-08-06 02:23
A few weeks back I had just returned from my morning pool duty at the hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica and was online checking to see if we would be running on time for that afternoon's depart… Read More
2009-07-24 19:55
Once again the opportunity came along to trade a Caribbean trip for something different. That something different happened to be a 757 trip up to Anchorage, Alaska.Never having been that fa… Read More
2009-07-09 01:15
The opportunity came along recently to trade one of my Caribbean trips for a Paris trip. Not having been there in almost a year and thoroughly enjoying my previous visits to the city, I m… Read More
2009-06-24 02:56
It's been a while since my last post. A multitude of issues have kept me busy of late.Recurrent training came and went uneventfully and the summertime line flying is just as busy as ever… Read More
2009-04-22 14:56
Back in San Jose, Costa Rica again.This time it would be a non-stop flight back to home base in Texas. A 4.5 hour leg.Our ground personnel at SJO are fantastic. They typically have everyo… Read More
2009-03-26 21:22
Traveling to different countries always give you a good perspective on the lives of others and how they perform their respective jobs.This was evident on a recent trip I worked to Caracas, V… Read More
2009-02-28 21:05
In keeping with the animal theme from my last post, a recent flight from Tulsa, Oklahoma to DFW provided some interesting passenger comments and a few unique photos.Before takeoff on every s… Read More
2009-02-20 16:28
To continue the story, I finally made it to bed in San Juan at 3:30 AM after an interesting evening in Miami with some fuel issues.At first I thought I was dreaming, but I was slowly roused… Read More
2009-02-07 20:48
I'm still flying the Caribbean skies and enjoying the weather immensely. I haven't had to fly an instrument approach in months. My recurrent training is coming up in a couple of months and… Read More
2009-01-22 21:34
Flying in the Caribbean is always enjoyable. The weather is almost always VFR, the beaches are nice, the people are friendly, and the food is good.This last couple of months I have been mak… Read More
2009-01-05 17:48
So how many people do you suppose would be eager to get on an airliner first thing New Years morning? Judging by the crowds at DFW I would say that number would be large.My New Years Eve ac… Read More
2008-12-23 15:26
Anyone that has been following my posts recently would probably think that I'm pretty spoiled with all this nice Caribbean and Hawaiian flying. And they would be right.But I was jolted back… Read More
2008-12-15 15:41
Cruising high above the earth provides for some interesting sightseeing at times.Much of my flying recently has been at night, so the photo opportunities have been limited. But a recent day… Read More
2008-11-26 17:02
In a recent post I discussed how a certain VIP aboard Air Force One could foul up the entire hub and spoke operation of any given airline in a single afternoon.To contrast that episode, I fl… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Several months ago I wrote about a passenger issue concerning a child traveling with a severe peanut allergy. The flight was ultimately operated without incident and everybody seemed pleas… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
With all the recent natural disasters in the world making headlines, I'm pretty content to be steering clear of them and enjoying the mostly sunny skies of the Caribbean and Central America… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A trip I flew to Haiti, "Third World Operations", was worthy of a post way back in early December.That was the last time I had been back to Haiti until just recently. My employer has resum… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Very seldom does a cockpit crewmember have to get involved directly with a passenger in order to settle a particular issue. In all these years at this airline, I can count on one hand the ti… Read More
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