
Construction, like bad weather, happens in this industry. The airlines now will have no other choice than to cancel flights.
Passengers will have fewer chances to rebook on another flight.
Last week’s winter weather forced the airlines to cancel massive amounts of flights. Was it really the weather?
As recent events have proven, code share and alliances are a two-edged sword.
Political Correctness (PC) almost killed the passengers on Delta Flight 253.
Posted on 09 March 2010
Apparently, humans are being over-ridden by machines. And they can’t turn them off. Continue Reading
Posted on 04 February 2010
The National Transportation Safety Board’s final report has been released. The finding, as expected, is pilot error. It is the “why” that will transform the industry. Continue Reading
Posted on 26 January 2010
Another incredible feat caught on video! Another greatest pilot ever battles a “software malfunction!” Sorry, it is actually another internet hoax using CGI. Continue Reading
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Posted on 25 January 2010
It appears the left engine is compressor stalling, a precursor to an engine coming apart. Continue Reading
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Posted on 21 January 2010
I’ve been off line for the past couple of months while forming a new production company, Broken Wing LLC. Continue Reading
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Posted on 22 December 2009
They passed a rule requiring airlines to supply food after two hours, and allow passengers off an aircraft after three, for any delay. Continue Reading
Posted on 15 December 2009
“The dog ate my homework; the sun was in my eyes; my dog did it; my cat, she--It’s not my fault!” Apparently, that’s the unofficial line of Colgan Air. It is all the crew's fault. Let’s review: Continue Reading
Posted on 13 December 2009
I’ve been very busy, back in the flight test world. A lot going on in the aviation world too; I will try and take some time to comment on a few. Continue Reading
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Posted on 02 November 2009
Pitot systems are a critical flight instrument system that measure indicated airspeed of an aircraft. Here is the problem: Continue Reading
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Posted on 09 October 2009
I ran across an interesting review of my novel last night. I say interesting because it was quite obvious the reviewer was not happy having been assigned my book and in spite of this, it is apparent he liked it. Continue Reading
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