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August 19, 2017
Happy National Aviation Day 2017!
NASA’s poster for Nat’l Av Day
Friends, in 1939, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared this day, August 19th, National Aviation Day.
Intending to celebrate the nation’s achievements in aviation, it is no coincidence that today is also Orville Wright’s birthday.
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[image error]Banner from eaa.org’s post. See links, below.
As a duly sworn avgeek, it is YOUR DUTY to go out there and do something Aviation-ey today! Go fly a kite (or drone RC model or…?!) Take that...
August 11, 2017
WotR Video: Back to the #Aviation Future!
WotR Video: Back to the #Aviation Future!
Folks, it’s been a long, hot, scorching summer here in PHX, my home town. But, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. While August in PHX brings cooler temps via the thermometer’s measure, Phoenicians, and melting visitors, consider it our hottest month. For, August brings with it what locals call the “Monsoon Season.” The temps may be lowering, but the dew point, a measure of moisture, skyrockets.
What does it feel like? It feels like being a Lannis...
August 3, 2017
Jumpseating on the Breitling Round the World DC-3 Part 3!
Jumpseating on the Breitling Round the World DC-3 Part 3!
Folks, I hope that, like me, you haven’t quite had your fill yet of the amazing story of our Breitling ‘Round the World DC-3 flight. What’s more, I kinda left you hangin’ last week, when our jumpseat video ended on takeoff. Well, this week we present to you the rest of the adventure—all inflight!
And, what a great time we had!
Cap’n Paul (L), myself, and Cap’n Raph (R) cruisin’ the countryside in Miss Cleveland!
Jumpseating on the Brei...
July 27, 2017
Jumpseating on the Breitling ‘Round the World DC-3 Part 2!
Jumpseating on the Breitling ‘Round the World DC-3 Part 2!
Ladies and Gentlemen, from the Flight Blog, this is Cap’n Aux speaking . . .
The gorgeous Breitling DC-3 graces Mt. Rainier with her presence!
By now you’ve heard me squawking loud and clear about my latest feature cover article in Airways Magazine, hitting bookstores, mailboxes and iPads as we speak!
This week, we’ll share more behind-the-scenes pics and vids, as well as an excerpt from the story itself.
As a grand finale, don’t miss...
July 20, 2017
OSH17—A Primer!
Folks, those of you off to the world’s greatest GA party, #Oshkosh, I salute you—and envy you!
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: July 24-30, 2017For personal reasons, Team Aux is unable to attend this year. But, we always hold out hope for next year! Whether you’re a seasoned vet of Oshkosh (otherwise known as “EAA AirVenture,”) or a first-timer, I know that next week will be one of the most special aviation events of your life!
For now, let’s experience the #Oshkosh adventure virtua...July 12, 2017
Jumpseating on the Breitling ‘Round the World DC-3 Part 1!
(Cover photo courtesy @Breitling SA)
Jumpseating on the Breitling ‘Round the World DC-3 Part 1!
Folks, I am very excited to announce one of the aviation highlights of the year for me. Recently, I was invited to a Press viewing and local joyride over Seattle, aboard Breitling’s fully-restored DC-3. And, not just any ol’ DC-3.
Miss Cleveland joins her sister ship, a Super Constellation. Photo courtesy @Breitling SA.
As we speak, the DC-3 originally dubbed Miss Cleveland is making aviation his...
July 7, 2017
#AmazonPrimeDay #Aviation Blowout & FREE #Kindle Books!
#AmazonPrimeDay #Aviation Blowout & FREE #Kindle Books!
Folks, later this week I’ll be in training, so will be a tad “NORDO” (No Radio.)
But, that doesn’t mean we can’t have some serious aeronautical fun right here, right now!
To wit, in celebration of the upcoming Amazon Prime Day on July 11th, I’m joining the hoopla by discounting ALL my books, in both print and ebook versions . . .
Including two freebies!
#AmazonPrimeDay #Aviation Blowout & FREE #Kindle Boo...
June 29, 2017
A Song of Icebergs and Fire! (Airways Alaska Cruise Part 3)
A Song of Icebergs and Fire! (Airways Alaska Cruise Part 3)
Folks from the flight deck, let’s continue with our Ice and Fire theme. But, how about we ditch the sweltering Fire stuff, which continues to permeate the countryside (or at least we here in PHX!) and just think, Ice!
Or, more specifically, icebergs!
Which we found aplenty on our Airways Magazine Alaska cruise earlier this month. Check this out!
Stateroom with a View! Gorgeous Hubbard Glacier, from my room aboard the Celebrity Millen...
June 21, 2017
Scorching Hot Planes & Icy Airways Adventures!
Scorching Hot Planes & Icy Airways Adventures!
A Song of Ice and Fire . . .Folks, I hope you’ve been avoiding the scorching heat out there, unlike I have. Being based in Phoenix, AZ, and experiencing record high temperatures (approaching 120°F/49°C), we’ve been in the news lately.
This week, it’s been so hot, that many flights have been canceled. Why? Because the temps have risen above the performance data required to calculate a safe takeoff.
Keep in mind that, at these extreme temperature...
June 7, 2017
2017: An Airways Odyssey—Part 1!
2017: An Airways Odyssey—Part 1!
Folks, it’s been too long since my last post. Believe me, I’m gonna make up for it with a flurry of new posts in the coming week(s)!
As you’ve no doubt read, I’ve been on the Airways Magazine Alaska cruise for the past week, and I come back bearing a bounty of avgeek gifts! As was last year’s cruise in the Caribbean, this trip was a smashing success for all involved.
In Ketchikan, AK, I meet up with Cap’n Kevin, the original inspiration for the character of Al...
