Airspeed Junkie

MAY 8, 2022

I want to tell a brief story to elaborate a point. This story has most likely unfolded at every airline in one form or another. It results in a broken system and can be caused by the "firehouse mentality." How it starts So I am scheduled on a three day trip, which is fine. However, two weeks in advance I am notified of a change in the schedule. Day one of working turns into one deadhead flight to destination and then to the hotel.

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Airlines Airline Pilot Cabin Crew 52

Inspire

MAY 13, 2022

An update from EAA Chapter 43 on the numerous programs its developed for the youths in the chapter. The post Exploring the Wonder of Flight: EAA Chapter 43 Young Aviator 2021-22 Activities first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40

Inspire

MAY 12, 2022

Jerry Bradley, who flew the EC-47 electronic warfare aircraft during the Vietnam War, will speak about his career and experiences in the cockpit on Thursday, May 19, as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series. The post EC-47 Pilot to Present at Museum Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Pilot Cockpit Hangar 40

Inspire

MAY 12, 2022

After my Young Eagles flight, I fell in love with aviation. Now I’m about to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy and start pilot training. The post A Young Eagle at the Air Force Academy first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar Pilot 40

Inspire

MAY 10, 2022

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Steve Krog discusses how to prepare and train for emergency flight situations. The post Training for the Unexpected first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40

Inspire

MAY 10, 2022

A closer look at unused food packets from Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager’s around-the-world Voyager flight in 1986. The post EAA’s Attic — Voyager Flight Food Packets first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40