On the road again… being Earth-Friendly today.
17th May
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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APG 029 – Hero
12th May
Russian SU-95 crashes on demonstration flight in Indonesia, Captain Denny Fitch dies from brain cancer, Air Canada lawsuit, Indian airline woes, Viber CEO busted for VoIP calls during flight, gun parts found in child’s stuffed animals, feedback, and more!
APG 028 – I’m Not Venus
5th May
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No, not Venus, but an Air Force C-17 Globemaster! On this show, I discuss the final report about the Air Canada flight that injured 14 passengers and two crew members. Guess what? None of the injured were wearing seat belts. Delta 1063 bird strike on initial climbout from Kennedy International. Air Force 2 bird strike, texting pilots, heated discussion during takeoff and climbout, and much more!
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Test – Video
27th April
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My friends, please disregard this post. I am testing a video feed. Thanks!
CP 43 – Just a Catholic Dad with Catholic Pilot
25th April
You’re in for quite a treat. I spent some time with Sean McCarney, host of SQPN Affiliate podcast Just a Catholic Dad, discussing the subject of living your faith in the work place.
APG 027 – A Minor Miracle
18th April
Recorded live in beautiful, sunny Estero, Florida. Did you hear about the 80-year-old woman who landed a twin Cessna in Wisconsin? I’ll bet you haven’t heard the audio from that… no worries, I gotcha covered!
APG 026 – Twisted Weather
5th April
Outbreak of tornadoes in the Dallas area snarls airline schedules and damages over 100 airplanes, hard landing and more in DEN, flight attendant dies from heart attack in flight, listener feedback and more.
APG 025 – Take Me to the Pilot
29th March
JetBlue captain “loses it” on flight to Las Vegas, Sir Elton’s “Take Me To The Pilot:” what the heck does it mean? More discussion about “Automation Dependency,” VNAV, RNP, and more.
APG 024 – Whoops!
23rd March
Rogue vehicle at PHL, engine run-up accident at ATL, listener feedback and more.
APG 023 – NextGen: Next Best Thing?
22nd February
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NextGen, unmanned drones, more “Good Captain/Bad Captain,” and much more!
Links
Pilot Of C182 Detained After Violating LA TFR
A BRITISH Airways steward has been nicked on suspicion of triggering a mid-air bomb scare
PIA flight full, so two get seats in loo instead
Congress Passes FAA Bill That Speeds Switch To GPS
FAA’s NextGen Website
Meigs Field Wikipedia Article
Physorg.com: How Wings Really Work
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APG 022 – Career vs. Family?
17th February
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Piloting career versus family, broken fuel pumps, scaredy-cats, aircraft graveyards, and more!
Links
KAFTC 15th Anniversary Air Show, Feb 4th, 2012
Joe D’Eon’s Fly With Me podcast (Bob “Buzz” Patterson at 8:30 or so)
Betty in the Sky with a Suitcase
Flight 1549 3D Reconstruction, Hudson River Ditching Jan 15, 2009
Scaredy-cat grounds Air Canada flight
10 Most Incredible Airplane Graveyards on Earth
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Captions desperately needed! You must see this (Maria)!
4th February
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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The Twilight Zone
30th January
Ugh… I hate flying at night. This is the Terminator, or Twilight Zone that forms to delineate day and night. Here we are heading East toward Atlanta. Next stop, Austin, TX, ETA midnight.
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APG 021 – Detained or Détente?
24th January
Rand Paul vs. TSA, accidental activation of warning announcement, A380 rib foot cracking, “flight-mares,” listener feedback, and more!
Still waiting for inbound jet inATL
21st January
listen to ‘Still waiting for inbound jet inATL’ on Audioboo
Thunder, Lightning, Tornadoes, Oh My!
21st January
listen to ‘Thunder, Lightning, Tornadoes, Oh My!’ on Audioboo
APG 020 – Does Size Matter? (hotel rooms, that is!)
19th January
We discuss two high-profile fuel starvation incidents, more reasons to keep your seat belts fastened, hotel rooms, record-setting level of safety achieved in 2011, listener feedback, and much more!
APG 019 – Fatigued
30th December
Deck the Halls with new pilot rest rules, electronics, electronics, electronics, near mid-air collision in MIA, listener feedback, and more!
CP 42 – Christmas Season has Just Started!
26th December
Recorded on the second day of Christmas, the Feast of St. Stephen, Martyr, Boxing Day, and my birthday! Just catching up on stuff in my life, answering a question from Matt about balancing family, work, and “guy” time, and more.
Another View from My Office Window
22nd December
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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APG 018 – Merry Christmas!
20th December
FAA Chief resigns, Alec Baldwin kicked off jet, AF 447 update, and listener feedback.
APG 017 – Spinning
29th November
Fuel starvation crash, Indonesian bugs, inflight porn, exploding cell phone, spins, and more!
APG 016 – Bathroom Terror
18th November
This is the Captain speaking… Help! Let me out of this bathroom! Yes, we discuss the embarrassing moments aboard the Chautauqua Airlines Flight when the captain was stuck inside of the lav, porn on Ryan Air, Pinnacle emails, Russian flight crew smoking pot before flight, cockroaches on Air Tran, x-ray machines, e-cigarettes and more!
APG 015 – Nice Landing, but…
7th November
LOT 767 gear up landing: great landing, good judgement? The Jet Blue Blues? More aviation news, and your feedback.
CP 41 – Alleged Violation
26th October
In this episode, I talk about my first-ever “alleged violation.” Tune in to see if I’m “up the creek without a paddle!”
APG 014 – Icing Hazards
21st October
In this episode, we discuss a couple of incidents involving airframe and prop icing. Feedback from Sean, Lyle, Si, Erik, Bryan, and Micky.
APG 013 – He’s Back!
13th October
Nope. I did not fall off of the radar screen! We have some catching up to do!
CP 40 – What? Catholic Pilot?
16th September
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Yeah. Just me again. Capt. Jeff, the Catholic Pilot. I’ve decided to occasionally record some shows with more personal and more Catholic content. This one is a “walk-cast.” Sorry about all of the traffic noise… I will have to try to find a quieter route next time!
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APG 012 – We Remember
14th September
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A tribute to the ten year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Links discussed in this episode
The 9/11 Tapes: The Story in the Air
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Moment of profound fear as I steer clear of thunderstorm! ;)
2nd September
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APG 011 – Cockpit Crisis
1st September
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Live, from Norfolk, VA, it’s the Airline Pilot Guy Show! More talk about re-thinking the role of automation in airline cockpits, and placing more emphasis on manual flying skills during training. Pilot bathroom breaks, hurricanes, earthquakes, FAA Flight Deck Program for controllers, and more!!!
Feedback from Lisa, Erich, Brian, Renato, Pattrawut, Michael, Chris, Luis, Mike, Ken, and Jeff.
Links discussed in this episode
AMA web site
AviationWeather.gov
ADDS
Meteo Total
Unisys Weather
Chris and Tanya’s Life On Fire Podcast
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Heavy rain shaft on final @ Gulfport
1st September
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View out my window, while enjoying a gin & tonic!
20th August
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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APG 010 – The Real One!
12th August
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Live, from Gulfport, Mississippi, it’s the Airline Pilot Guy Show! My first MD-90 flight, bats in the cabin, and a planeload of feedback about the AF 449 investigation, weather apps, and more!
Feedback from Adam, Dan, Erich, Lisa, Aaron, Jen, Mike, and Kevin.
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APG 009 – Oops!
3rd August
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Live, from New York City, it’s the Airline Pilot Guy Show! Topics discussed on this show include the BEA’s 3rd Preliminary Report on the crash of AF 447; suspect investigated may be American folklore hero D.B. Cooper; and Alabama Air National Guard F-16 runway excursion at Oshkosh.
Feedback from Dan and Greg.
Kulula Airlines Whacky Airplane Paint Schemes
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APG 008 – Legality versus Safety
30th July
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Back and forth press releases from US Airways and the USAPA regarding an incident last month when a captain refused to operate a flight from PHL to Europe due to safety concerns. We talk about the idiot who brought a LOADED RIFLE as checked baggage… the results weren’t good for the ticket agent. The FAA losing 30 million dollars per day in lost taxes and fees, and more!
Feedback from Dan and Kevin.
Photo Credit: Ismael Jordá. www.ismaeljorda.com
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APG 007 – Wing Ding Dang It!
21st July
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Crud, we hit the RJ. The taxiway collision at BOS, the drunken ATC Controller at Denver Center, feedback, and more!
Feedback from Suzanne, Jeff, and Kyle.
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APG 006 – Is That an iPad in Your Pocket?
15th July
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Happy Birthday Air Traffic Control! TSA claims x-ray machines are causing cancer. TSA agent makes some extra cash selling stash on Ebay. Flying cars? Really? Well, sort of. Pilot’s Bill of Rights, and sleepy pilots. All this, and much more!
Feedback from Scott, Rui, and Jen.
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View from my office window this morning, somewhere over South Carolina.
11th July
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APG 005 – Open Mouth, Insert Foot
7th July
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Runway incursions at JFK, Southwest pilot’s stuck mic rant, no more babies in Malaysia Airlines First Class, biofuels, panic buttons and more.
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APG 004 / CP 39 – PED Nonsense
22nd June
Do Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) really affect aircraft communications and navigation systems? Capt. Jeff is not convinced.
APG 003 – Good Captain, Bad Captain
10th June
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What makes a good captain? FAA study finds serious flaws in pilot training for handling automation, another AF 447 update, and what the heck do hotels do with that leftover shampoo and soap?
Der Spiegel Article on AF 447
FAA study finds serious flaws in pilot training for handling automation
Reflections of a Pilot by Len Morgan
Ever wonder what happens to used hotel soap?
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APG 002 – Tommy Wants to be a Pilot
3rd June
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What do laser lights, airborne 911, passenger fist-fights, baby rats, Pan Am, and Captain Tommy have in common? Absolutely nothing… well, except that I talk about all of them on the podcast.
Delta Jet Has Rough Landing in Atlanta
Pan Am
Tommy’s New Job – Come Fly With Me on BBC
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APG 001 – Air France #447 Update
29th May
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Join me in the first episode of the recently-rebranded “Airline Pilot Guy” podcast! As you’ll see (well, hear, actually), it sounds just the same. The main topic of discussion is the recent update of the AF 447 accident investigation, and how automation may have led (indirectly) to this senseless tragedy. I also talk about Captain’s authority, and how it’s misuse may have led to the removal of two Muslim Clerics on a recent flight departing Memphis. Send me your feedback!
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View from my office window – Morning Begins…
19th May
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CP 38 – Tip ‘o theTail
17th May
AF A380 versus ComAir CRJ700: The big guy usually wins. Who’s fault was it? I’ll give you MY opinion, plus, we’ll talk about runway excursions (whee!), primary instrument failures, airborne diverts, crosswinds, and much more!
CP 37 – Asleep on the Job
19th April
Southwest Airlines rapid d, sleepy controllers, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
CP 36 – Dumpin’ Fuel
9th March
More on the iPad/Jeppesen integration, a discussion on fuel dumping, some tips on keeping your travel germ-free, and more!
CP 35 – Jepps
4th March
Let’s take a look into the pilot’s “brain bag.” What exactly are Jepps? Five things you can do to take the anxiety out of turbulence. Stupid pilot tricks, feedback, and more!
CP 34 – Instrument Landing System (ILS)
9th February
Low visibility approaches, San Antonio ice rink, feedback and more!
CP 33 – Shake ‘n Shake
20th January
Is turbulence dangerous? We talk about turbulence, ice storms, the Immaculate Conception, and the Church calendar, and more!
CP 32 – Like Flying a Bike
11th January
Back in the saddle, and yes, it is just like flying, er, um, riding a bike! Engine failures, taxiway confusion, pilot incapacitation, runway excursions, 13 Things Your Flight Attendant Won’t Tell You, 50 Secrets Your Pilot Won’t Tell You, and more!
CP 31 – Let it Snow!
7th December
Snow on runways and taxiways- does it present a hazard? How do airplanes fly? Does inflight WiFi affect the safety of flight? Air France Flight 447 and Quantas Flight 32- what did automation and pilot skills have to do with the final outcome? Student pilot confusion, and more.
Airplane! vs. Zero Hour!
30th November
My dear friend (and SQPN mayor) Mike Kuypers posted this link on his Highlight of the Day. It’s a comparison of the movies Airplane! with Zero Hour! (1957). I didn’t know that Airplane! was a remake. Interesting Youtube video.
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CP #30 – Full-Body Scanner Controversy
18th November
Thanksgiving Holiday travel is heating up, full-body scanning/full-contact pat downs, feedback from Lisa, Jeff, Nick, Tina, and Chris, and much more!
CP #29 – Curmudgeon?
10th November
Am I turning into a curmudgeon? Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Holiday travel tips, “line up and wait,” feedback and more!
Incredible Mountain-top Landing! Crazy!
5th November
Thought you might enjoy this bit of craziness… I really think this is authentic video, no faking as some have alleged in the comments on the Aircraft Owner Online site.
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CP #28 – All Souls Onboard
2nd November
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All Souls Day, rapid decompression, air cargo security, vapor trails, feedback and more!
American Airlines Flight 1640 Rapid Decompression
Origin of All Souls Day
TSA Screening of Air Cargo
Contrails – Wikipedia
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Heavy Metal (Air China Cargo B-747-400)
2nd November
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Descent into Melbourne, FL
1st November
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CP #27 – Out with the Old, In with the New
20th October
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The view from my walk in Boston Common
19th October
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Another early departure, but worth it for this view!
18th October
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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Another sunrise? It must be another early morning departure for Capt. Jeff!
14th October
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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Day 3. Waiting for flow control release from EWR to ATL. Beautiful day here in New York.
13th October
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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View from the office window this morning. Long Island Sound / The Hamptons
11th October
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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Early morning flight from Kansa City to Atlanta. A view from my office window.
6th October
From Jeff’s iPhone.
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CP #26 – Airport Codes Decoded
6th October
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So, you’re going to BNA or BDL? What the heck? Airport codes decoded. Feedback from Kevin Cox, the Catholic Controller, and Pat Padley (In Between Sundays).
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CP #25 – Disasters Averted!
29th September
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Single engine Piper lands on freeway, Aerogal B-767 attempts to land on wrong runway, and ASA Regional Jet lands with right main gear up. Feedback from Fr. Jim and Dorthy.
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Humans like rituals. :)
18th September
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CP #24 – The Flying Friar
14th September
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Let me tell you about my patron saint, St. Joseph of Cupertino! The three hour tarmac delay rule… success or failure? RyanAir CEO thinks co-pilots are not necessary. Excuse me? Feedback from Barb, Jen, Dee, Suzanne, Denyse, Kevin, and John.
“SkyRider” Seats
A Prairie Home Companion
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Deadheading @ 35,000 feet
13th September
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Deadhead.mov (2706 KB)
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CP #23 – Tulsa Time
8th September
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Join Steve Nelson and I as we discuss bedbug infestations, logbook write-ups, the Quantas 747 uncontained engine failure, listener feedback, and more!
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CP #22 – Conversion, Part Two
1st September
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My conversion story, Part Two; simulators take some heat; flight attendant gives five reasons they hate you, the passenger; listener feedback, and more!
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Had to deviate around some early morning storms North of Tampa. Yes, it was bumpy!
25th August
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Good Morning! Back in the saddle.
22nd August
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View from my office window
22nd August
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CP #21 – Convertible
20th August
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My conversion story, Part One. More tips about traveling with children; I express my opinion (again!) about the effort to remove the pilot from the airplane; feedback, and more!
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CP #20 – Take This Job and Slide It
12th August
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JetBlue Flight Attendant “loses it.” Otter floatplane crash in Alaska kills Senator Stevens. Listener feedback, and more!
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CP #19 – Mind Your Manners
28th July
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Join me as I talk about aviation news, etiquette and manners, feedback, and more!
Here’s the link to the CF-18 Airshow Practice crash:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbpPzy0sTNE&feature=youtube_gdata
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Catholic Pilot #18 – Mmmm… Spoiled Meat!
15th July
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Spoiled meat and maggots, Standing Room Only flights, airports requiring special qualifications, listener feedback, and more!
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DCA Walk-Around
13th July
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Catholic Pilot #17 – Are Crosswinds Safe?
6th July
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Is landing in a crosswind safe? We talk about minimum connection times, crosswind landings, saying Grace in company, Jeff’s travel tips, and more!
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Catholic Pilot #16 – Piloting vs. Auto-piloting
23rd June
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Automation- blessing or curse? Capt. Jeff steps on his soapbox to express concern over too much automation in the skies. Feedback from Chris, Jeff’s Travel Tips, and living our faith in the workplace.
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Pre-flight and hello!
21st June
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Hello from Ft. Myers, FL!
16th June
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Catholic Pilot #15 – Flight Plans
11th June
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The “Catholic Controller” Kevin Cox and I discuss flight plans, some excerpts from my experimental live call-in talkshow Catholic Pilot “Live,” and other nonsense. Callers on this show: “Bro Jer,” Mike Kuypers, and Steve Nelson.
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Newark Ground Stop! ???
7th June
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Catholic Pilot #14
2nd June
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Flying in the clouds, vapor trails, news, and more. Don’t forget that you may leave feedback (free!) by clicking the Google Voice widget (over there on the right). I’m “Capt Jeff” on Facebook, and “jeffnielsen” on Twitter.
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Birthday girl (Linda) and oldest daughter Alyssa at Epcot
25th April
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Catholic Pilot #12 – An Even Dozen
22nd April
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Yes… finally, another installment of Catholic Pilot. Recorded in Miami, FL. Volcanoes, children in the tower, reader feedback. Don’t forget that you may leave feedback (free!) by clicking the Google Voice widget (over there on the right). I’m “Capt Jeff” on Facebook, and “jeffnielsen” on Twitter.
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St. Patrick’s Day in Ft. Lauderdale
17th March
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On my walk
15th March
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Catholic Pilot #11 – Chit Chat
12th March
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Broadcasting from the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. In this episode: Roller coasters, medical emergencies, and looking for dinner in NYC. We talk with Dr. Paul of the SaintCast about chit chat in “the office.” Feedback from Dan in Chicago and Dr. Todd in Dahlonega. Don’t forget that you may leave feedback (free!) by clicking the Google Voice widget (over there on the right). I’m “Capt Jeff” on Facebook, and “jeffnielsen” on Twitter.
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Ground Stop ATL :(
11th March
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Last day of my trip. Yay!
11th March
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Sitting on jet with my family, heading to Orlando. Major delays for de-icing.
2nd March
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Catholic Pilot #10
18th February
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Broadcasting from the Doubletree Resort Hotel in Orlando, FL. In this episode: The TSA and General Aviation. Pilot careers: good or good enough? Pilots and co-pilots: What’s the difference? Feedback from Don, Suzanne, F/O Scott, Laura B., James, and Dee. Don’t forget that you may leave feedback (free!) by clicking the Google Voice widget (over there on the right). I’m “Capt Jeff” on Facebook, and “jeffnielsen” on Twitter.
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Pilot Humor – from Deacon Tom Fox
10th February
Deacon Tom sent this to me, and I thought I’d share it with you. Glad this really doesn’t happen!
Dinner at Ruth’s Chris before Father Daughter Dance
30th January
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Early start in Windsor Locks, CT (Bradley Intl – Hartford)
30th January
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Catholic Pilot #9
29th January
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Broadcasting from the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, MA. In this show: “Flipping” airliners, listener feedback and more! Don’t forget that you may leave feedback (free!) by clicking the Google Voice widget (over there on the right). I’m “Capt Jeff” on Facebook, and “jeffnielsen” on Twitter.
I mentioned (briefly) Capt. Harvey “Hoot” Gibson in the show. He was involved in an “incident” in 1979 over Saginaw, MI, where the TWA 727 he was flying rolled twice, losing 34,000 feet and exceeding 6 Gs in the process! Here’s a link to a Wikipedia article about the flight: TWA Flight 841
I also remembered (after my recording session, of course!) that a guy named “Tex” Johnston, a Boeing test pilot, performed a barrel roll in a B-707 prototype in 1955. Here’s the video:
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Catholic Pilot #8
21st January
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Broadcasting from the Doubletree Resort in Orlando, FL. In this show: Coyote on the runway, frost on the wings, Mass on airships, listener feedback and more! Don’t forget that you may leave feedback (free!) by clicking the Google Voice widget (over there on the right). I’m “Capt Jeff” on Facebook, and “jeffnielsen” on Twitter.
Weather Underground
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Track from leg 1, Day 1. Beautiful wx so far. Strong crosswind=great landing!
18th January
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View from my office window
13th January
Snapped with my iPhone this morning right before sunrise over Alexandria, LA at 37,000 feet. The little white speck in the sky is the moon (Waning Crescent).
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Catholic Pilot #7 – I’m Back!
6th January
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Broadcasting from the Doubletree Hotel in Albuquerque, NM, again. In this show I talk about why it has been FOREVER since I have recorded a show, listener feedback, and my request for listeners to help with the direction of my show. Don’t forget that you may leave feedback (free!) by clicking the Google Voice widget (over there on the right). I’m “Capt Jeff” on Facebook, and “jeffnielsen” on Twitter.
Feedback from Bob, Nancy, and Mary.
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Catholic Pilot #6
29th November
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Broadcasting from the Doubletree Hotel in Albuquerque, NM
Feedback from Chris, Jen, Greg & Jennifer
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Catholic Pilot Podcast #5
11th November
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Broadcasting “live” from The Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA
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Catholic Pilot Podcast #4
22nd October
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Broadcasting “live” from Doubletree Resort Hotel in Orlando, FL
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Feedback from Allen, Jeff
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Catholic Pilot #3
8th October
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Broadcasting “live” from Westin Beach Resort Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Music by Tina Shafer: “Picture of Change”
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Catholic Pilot #2
19th September
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Broadcasting “live” from Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel in St. Paul, MN
Quick family update
Memphis Pyramid Contest Winner
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Catholic Pilot Podcast – Episode One!
10th September
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Yes, finally! I’ve recorded my first ever try at a podcast.
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Catholic Pilot Podcast Coming Soon…
24th August
Yeah. It was bound to happen eventually. I just couldn’t keep my mouth shut any longer.
I hope to have my first episode out soon!
Two weeks off is no vacation!
13th March
Technically speaking, yes, I did get a two-week vacation. It’s almost over now. I’ve been busy with my “other job” of graphic design/garment imprinting (screen printing, sublimation, etc.). I haven’t made as much progress as I had hoped, but I was able to cross several things off of my to-do list. I leave on my first trip this month on Monday. I have mixed feelings… yes, it’ll be great to “slip the surly bonds of earth,” but, darn, it sure is nice to be home every day and night with my family!
I figured this would happen
29th November
My intention was to make frequent posts to this blog, but, as usual, I’m a starter, and not a finisher. Oh well.
I love flying this time of year. Thunderstorms are few and far between. Flights are just the way I like them: boring and uneventful. Yeah, snow and ice are something to start thinking about, as well as low ceilings and visibilities, but, honestly, they really don’t bother me so much.
I love my family so much. My children are just about perfect. Intelligent, quick-witted, loving. And my wife… I really think she’s an angel assigned to me from God. Of course, without her, I’d still be a happy Lutheran, not a Catholic. Thank you, God!
I really feel bad about all of the work that my wife and kids have been doing the last several days… we had the Willits family … Read More »
Room with a View
2nd August
Just a view from my office window on Thursday morning. We were enroute from Atlanta to Indianapolis.
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2nd August
11:00 AM, Friday, August 1, 2008. I’m sitting in the pew at my parish church, St. Andrew Catholic Church. It’s a funeral Mass for one of our parishioners. She is a beautiful woman who has recently died after suffering seven months of ovarian cancer. I don’t mean beautiful in a physical way, although she was, but in a deeper, more spiritual way. She really lived out the Gospel. I really didn’t know her, but based on the testimonies of friends and family, she was a worker for God. She touched the lives of so many.
Times like this make me retreat and think about what life on Earth is about. And it always helps me reflect upon the people I love and the people who love me. I have resolved to try to keep some sort of journal, so that the … Read More »