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March 21, 2015
Interlude—Video! Where in the World is Cap’n Aux?
I have retreated to the Aux Cave to edit ourfantastic Skype interview with Qantas A380 Captain Richard De Crespigny!
“This was like the simulator exercisefrom Hell.”Captain De Crespigny
No promises on the exact date of its release, but I can promise you this. It’s:
Chock full of amazing drama of a real lifeinflight emergency! Chockfull of important lessons for aviators of all types! Chock full of important lessons for business and...
March 12, 2015
WOAW? WOW!
THIS POST IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ERIC NDELWA
Eric was the cousin and childhood best friend of one of last month’sFledgeling Flyers, Kelvin Pella, and was tragically taken from us in a bus accident in Tanzania that killed 42 people.
Folks, from the flight blog, what a fantabulous time we had at Women of Aviation Worldwide‘s Fly it Forward celebration!
TheEventOnly 6% of pilots are women—let’s double that!
Around the country, last week’s#FlyitForward event i...
March 1, 2015
SPOCK, FFF, WOTR, WOAW, BIF & Airways!
3/26/1931—2/27/2015
Mr. Nimoy, THANK YOU for all the intergalacticadventures—LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!
To the Galaxy’s most trusted First Officer: Warp Speed, my friend.
Leonard Nimoy Wiki:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Nimoy
Folks, March is roaring in like the proverbial Lion, with a whole lot to throw at you today!
Before we get to this week’s Word on the Rampvideo, a couple cool things to tell ya…
First off, another hearty kudos and THANK...
February 25, 2015
FFF: Patricia Espinosa!
Wrapping up our aviation blogging extravaganza, Patricia Espinosa writes about “Humility,” which is somewhat ironic, given her amazing accomplishments.
One of the rising stars of my Alma Mater, Cochise College, by her words, gradesand abilities, Patricia has won several scholarships.
Patricia aims to be a professional pilot, but of a different sort: she not only plans to be an aerial firefighter, but also to transform the industry into a powerful force against Mother Nature’s devastating wildfi...
February 19, 2015
FFF: Kelvin Pella!
Iam particularly excited and proud to bring you the unique perspective of Kelvin Pella.
A native and resident ofthe economically-challenged country of Tanzania, Kelvin faces daunting barriersin pursuing his dream of becoming an airline pilot. Indeed, he has yet to fly Hour 1 . . .
Andthat is exactly why I chose him to write on this subject.
Kelvin: The pic that rocked the aviation world!
Seemingly unfazedby these hardships, Kelvin’s determination to reach for the sky has inspired not only myself...
February 12, 2015
FFF: Karim Elsammak!
Next up, Karim Elsammak blogs about a subject in which he is an undisputed expert: Fun!
Karim is truly a “man of the world.” Having turned 18 just this month, Karim was born in Egypt. His family has roots in Morocco and France, and he is now a long-timeresident of New York.
Brimming with personality, Karim is not only chasing his dream in the cockpit, but behind the scopes as well: recently, he’s been exploring a possible career as an Air Traffic Controller.
And good thing, too, ’cause this kid’...
February 5, 2015
FFF: Swayne Martin!
Per tradition, Bunny and I are taking February off and traveling, so we are turning the blog over to our NextGen of future pilots!
We handpicked for you each pilot-writer, and you will soon find out why.
Each was assigned to talk about a traitthat makes for a successful pilot,career, and life in general.
And—WOW!—did these kids deliver!
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First up . . .
Swayne Martin
Swayneleads our blogging pack of upcoming...
February 1, 2015
SB XLIX, WOTR V, BIF & FFF!
Folks, before you turn on the BIG GAME and couch potato out as the Hawks takethe Patriots by 21 points (which kicks off in my city, by the way,) a couple awesome things to chat about today.
Our first Word on the Ramp of 2015—Special Super Bowl Edition!—is up in a minute. But first:
As always, the first day of the month is our Blogging in Formation.
Join usto discussthis important topic:
PILOT BURNOUT!
“Not only does all-work-no-play make burnout quite likely, it’s also worthwhile for those thinkin...
January 22, 2015
Top 10 Best of Cap’n Aux—2014!
ALL will be revealed after today’s BEST OF post!
Ladies and gentlemen, from the FlightBlog, Welcome Aboard Flight 2015!
Per tradition, here’s our Top 10 Countdown of the Best Cap’n Aux postsfrom Flight2014, voted on by YOUR clicks!
Coming in at Number . . .
10. Janet, the Amazing Flying Fairey Gannet!
My most cherished moment from Team Aux’sepic visit to Oshkosh was interviewing and befriending the Shannan and Harry, the owner and pilot, respectively, of the “Janet,” world’s fir...
January 15, 2015
Pilots of the Caribbean 2 – Stranded in Paradise!
The 3 Aviatin’ Amigos–Leon, Pierre and I at the pilot hut!
There I Wuz!
Stranded, jobless, homeless, ina3rd world country . . .
(Continued from last week)
Oh, you may think, stranded in paradise ain’t so bad. But all that cash I had squirreled away in Alaska had quickly evaporated in the muggy Virgin Islandsair while waiting for my checkride, and awaiting my first meager paycheck. In the insanely ‘spensive Caribbean, no less, where everything has to be imported. Even, inexplicably, the fruit.
I co...
