For all my aviator friends…

God does not subtract from man’s allotted time the hours spent while flying, but He exacts harsh penalties for those who do not learn to land properly. The difference between fear and terror: fear is when your calculations show you … Continue reading

A little aviation ‘humor’…

Controllers vs. Pilots British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal. Control Tower: ‘And where is the world’s most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?’ ———————– ATC: “Al Italia 345 continue taxi to 26L South … Continue reading

Pilots…

Pilots – go figure One fine hot summer afternoon there was a Cessna 150 flying in the pattern at a quiet country airfield. The Instructor was getting quite bothered with the student’s inability to maintain altitude in the thermals and … Continue reading

Aviation stuff…

Pilots: People who drive airplanes for other people who can’t fly. ——————————————————— Military Pilots: Cold, steely eyed, weapons systems managers who kill bad people and break things. However, they can also be very charming and personable. The average Army Pilot, despite … Continue reading

For all those ‘aviators’ out there…

You May Be A Redneck Pilot If… … your stall warning plays “Dixie.” … your cross-country flight plan uses flea markets as check points. … you think sectionals charts should show trailer parks. … you’ve ever used moonshine as av-gas. … Continue reading

Pilots…

This one goes out to all those ‘bus drivers’ out there… 😀 The last power up… Endeavour one last time…  The full sequence can be seen HERE. PILOTS Pilots: People who drive airplanes for other people who can’t fly. Fighter Pilots: Cold, steely eyed, weapons … Continue reading

On the Road (again)…

A little humor, considering I spent 13 1/2 hours on an airplane today… ATC: Alitalia 321, continue taxi to the holding position 20R south via tango. Check for workers along taxiway.   Alitalia 321: Roger, 20R via tango. Workers checked, … Continue reading

Nasal Radiators, er… Naval Aviators…

Pretty damn funny, and pretty true too…  The  Naval Aviator As Seen by Himself:   An incredibly  intelligent, tall, handsome, innovative, and highly trained professional killer, idol to countless females, and  Gentleman Adventurer, who wears a star sapphire  ring, carries a hair-trigger … Continue reading

Aviators…

A little humor for the weekend…The difference between a duck and a co-pilot??? The duck can fly. A check ride ought to be like a skirt.Short enough to be interesting, but long enough to cover everything. Speed is life.Altitude is … Continue reading

Some ways of dealing with the burdens of life…

Nice little ways to relieve stress- After two weeks of being the statue, I needed a break… 1 * Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue 2 * Always keep your words soft and … Continue reading