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October 10, 2018
Of Podcasts, SpaceX, and UFOs!
Folks, it’s been a crazy week—and that’s not even talking politics!
Cap’n George in his trusty F-4, somewhere over Viet Nam!
I’m excited to announce that my good Blog Buddy and fellow Pilot-Author-Blogger, Captain George Nolly (Ret.) has released his latest podcast. And, it’s an in-depth chat with Yours Truly! I always enjoy being interviewed on podcasts, but this one was particularly enjoyable, what with Captain George being a former airline pilot, not to menti...
September 20, 2018
Airline Recurrent Training
Folks, I just spent the last weekend in what we call Recurrent Training.
What’s that, you ask? Well, it’s kind of like a regular checkup at your doctor, but one that checks knowledge and skills. It’s a short refresher course for pilots and flight attendants on operations, systems and procedures, as well as a chance to practice and test those skills.
Today, I’ll walk you through my Recurrent course.
But First . . . Cap’n Aux Book Makes the Top Shelf!
I’m beyond exci...
September 10, 2018
Aviating—Navigating—Communicating!
Folks, from the flight blog, welcome back aboard!
Yes, I took a little hiatus from regular blog posting, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy aviating, navigating, and generally avgeeking out!
As we say in the biz, a good pilot must Aviate, Navigate, and Communicate.
So, back to Communicating!
Cross Country Pingpong!Aviating—Navigating—Communicating!
Pretty little ‘Muricans, all in a row!
Been flying my arse off, bouncing across the country in what...
February 14, 2018
All Time Best of Cap’n Aux!
All Time Best of Cap’n Aux!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, CREW!!!
Folks, I’ve been blogging for your aviation enjoyment for over six years now!
Up our Blog Buddy expedition goes, to the 118th floor of the Ritz for drinks above Hong Kong!
In that time, we’ve had some spectacular adventures together. I’ve traveled the U.S. and the globe to meet you. I can tell you, unequivocally, that that has been by far the most rewarding treat o...
January 21, 2018
Best of Cap’n Aux 2017!
Ho ho ho! This is Cap’n Kringle speaking! Flying Christmas day with my brother’s neighbor Jim.
Folks, from the Flight Blog, this is Cap’n Aux speaking…
At this time I’d like you to fasten your seatbelts, then sit back, relax, and enjoy our fine Top 10 service from 2017!
In addition, we will be serving you a few anecdotes from the year, along with some inflight gourmet tidbits and morsels. Nope, this ain’t no peanut service!
We hope you enjoy today’s flight!
Best o...
January 15, 2018
Miracle on the Hudson—9 Years Later
Miracle on the Hudson—9 Years Later
Nine years ago today, Cactus 1549 struck a flock of geese and ditched in the Hudson River. The rest, as they say, is history.
An encore post . . .
Miracle on the Hudson—9 Years Later The “Miracle on the Hudson” has fairly become the stuff of legend. But the stuff of legend is, by definition, not necessarily the stuff of fact. Let’s sort the fact from the fiction and, from that, what lessons can pilots learn?Miracle on the Hudson—9 Years Later
Lessons From...January 8, 2018
#Bombogenesis and Airlines—How do Pilots Cope?
#Bombogenesis and Airlines—How do Pilots Cope?
How do pilots deal with weather, and especially Ice Storms such as the recent “Bombogenesis?”
Well, The Points Guy, an excellent travel blog, recently interviewed me and other pilots, such as Patrick Smith of Ask the Pilot, about that very topic. The result is an EXCELLENT and thorough article by contributing writer Michael Kaminer explaining the process.
What I especially like about his article is that Mr. Kaminer even went so far as to contac...
December 20, 2017
Miracles and Blessings in 2017 and 2018!
Miracles and Blessings in 2017 and 2018!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2018!
Bunny and I meet up with our guardian angel, Airbus FO John M!
“Life happens when you’re busy making other plans.”—John Lennon
Miracles and Blessings in 2017 and 2018!
2017. Wow.We learned a LOT this year. Starting with how to cope with a CANCER diagnosis that derails you and your loved one’s plans. Everything stopped. Surgery and treatment began. Then recovery.
And then…just last week, the official diagnosis: Bu...
December 4, 2017
Calling All Pilots!
Survey Link for today’s post: http://petittaviationresearch.com
Calling All Pilots!
Don’t miss my latest book: There I Wuz—Volume 4!
Folks, from the Flight Blog, Cap’n Aux checkin’ in.
I hope y’all were able to partake of the feeding frenzy surrounding my books on kindle and in print, as well as the sales going on. With 3 books free, and the rest at max discount, the response was impressive!
If you didn’t catch a title or two, most are still at Max discount through the holidays at:
November 15, 2017
Dance, Smile, Live, Fly!
Dance, Smile, Live, Fly!
Team Aux hits the sidelines!
Folks, we had an incredible Veteran’s Day weekend, which literally “kicked off” with a visit to an NFL football game! What’s more, it was Veteran’s night at the Phoenix Cardinals Stadium, and all night long our current and former heroes in uniform were honored. Bonus feature: ALL players stood for the National Anthem! Dare I say, tears came to my eyes as they unleashed a bald eagle at the end of the anthem, which circled the stadium. See t...
