Happy _______- !

21st February

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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APG 022 – Career vs. Family?

17th February

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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Heading South along the Atlantic Coastline

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CW 107 Promo

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Captions desperately needed! You must see this (Maria)!

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BBQ Boo Austin, TX

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The Twilight Zone

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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Hangin’ in Memphis

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How true!

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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!



Beautiful Tuesday Morning in Atlanta

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Deadheadin’ to Des Moines

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Heading out for a quick bite!

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Still waiting for inbound jet inATL

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Thunder, Lightning, Tornadoes, Oh My!

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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!



Pretty sunrise during pushback

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Saw this on my walk… funeral for fallen police officer at local cemetary


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

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APG 018 – Merry Christmas!

20th December

FAA Chief resigns, Alec Baldwin kicked off jet, AF 447 update, and listener feedback.



A New Day Dawning…

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Heading Home

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Another View

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Guess Where?

The view is “Majestic!”

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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

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!

Nope. I did not fall off of the radar screen! We have some catching up to do!


The start of a new day

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CP 40 – What? Catholic Pilot?

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

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! ;)

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APG 011 – Cockpit Crisis

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

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Weird looking cloud formation

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View from the jumpseat (B-757)

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View out my window, while enjoying a gin & tonic!

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Early morning skyscape

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APG 010 – The Real One!

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!

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

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.

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APG 007 – Wing Ding Dang It!

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?

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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Heading South out of Pittsburgh

Day 5 of 5.

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Morning begins at DFW

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View from my office window this morning, somewhere over South Carolina.

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APG 005 – Open Mouth, Insert Foot

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

Do Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) really affect aircraft communications and navigation systems? Capt. Jeff is not convinced.


APG 003 – Good Captain, Bad Captain

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

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

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…

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CP 38 – Tip ‘o theTail

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

Southwest Airlines rapid d, sleepy controllers, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.


CP 36 – Dumpin’ Fuel

More on the iPad/Jeppesen integration, a discussion on fuel dumping, some tips on keeping your travel germ-free, and more!


CP 35 – Jepps

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)

Low visibility approaches, San Antonio ice rink, feedback and more!


CP 33 – Shake ‘n Shake

Is turbulence dangerous? We talk about turbulence, ice storms, the Immaculate Conception, and the Church calendar, and more!


How romantic!

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Mass @ St. Patrick’s

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CP 32 – Like Flying a Bike

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!

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!

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

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?

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!

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

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)

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Descent into Melbourne, FL

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Guess what?

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CP #27 – Out with the Old, In with the New

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The view from my walk in Boston Common

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Another early departure, but worth it for this view!

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Another sunrise? It must be another early morning departure for Capt. Jeff!

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Day 3. Waiting for flow control release from EWR to ATL. Beautiful day here in New York.

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View from the office window this morning. Long Island Sound / The Hamptons

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Early morning flight from Kansa City to Atlanta. A view from my office window.

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CP #26 – Airport Codes Decoded

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!

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. :)

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CP #24 – The Flying Friar

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


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CP #23 – Tulsa Time

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

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!

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Good Morning! Back in the saddle.

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View from my office window

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CP #21 – Convertible

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

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

Join me as I talk about aviation news, etiquette and manners, feedback, and more!

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Catholic Pilot #18 – Mmmm… Spoiled Meat!

Spoiled meat and maggots, Standing Room Only flights, airports requiring special qualifications, listener feedback, and more!

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DCA Walk-Around


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Catholic Pilot #17 – Are Crosswinds Safe?

Is landing in a crosswind safe? We talk about minimum connection times, crosswind landings, saying Grace in company, Jeff’s travel tips, and more!

Here’s the YouTube link sent to me by Drew Fink

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Catholic Pilot #16 – Piloting vs. Auto-piloting

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!


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Having fun @ PHL

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Hello from Ft. Myers, FL!


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Catholic Pilot #15 – Flight Plans

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.

Want to learn more about how Air Traffic Control works?

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Newark Ground Stop! ???

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Did you miss Catholic Weekend 29?

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Random thoughts from Capt Jeff

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Catholic Pilot #14


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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Catholic Pilot #13 – Lucky 13


Birthday girl (Linda) and oldest daughter Alyssa at Epcot

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Catholic Pilot #12 – An Even Dozen

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

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On my walk

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Catholic Pilot #11 – Chit Chat

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 :(

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Last day of my trip. Yay!


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Sitting on jet with my family, heading to Orlando. Major delays for de-icing.

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Lunch with my good friend Blane

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Catholic Pilot #10

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

Deacon Tom sent this to me, and I thought I’d share it with you. Glad this really doesn’t happen!


Rainy Day in Jackson

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Dinner at Ruth’s Chris before Father Daughter Dance

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Early start in Windsor Locks, CT (Bradley Intl – Hartford)

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Catholic Pilot #9

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 … Read More »


Catholic Pilot #8

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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Nice day in New York City!

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Track from leg 1, Day 1. Beautiful wx so far. Strong crosswind=great landing!

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Starting engine 1. My trip begins!

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My sweet little Natalie

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View from my office window

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!

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

Broadcasting from the Doubletree Hotel in Albuquerque, NM

Feedback from Chris, Jen, Greg & Jennifer

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Catholic Pilot Podcast #5

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Broadcasting “live” from The Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA

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Catholic Pilot Podcast #4

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Broadcasting “live” from Doubletree Resort Hotel in Orlando, FL

SNL Captain Roger Baines clip:

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Catholic Pilot #3

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Broadcasting “live” from Westin Beach Resort Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Catholic Pilot #2

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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!

Yes, finally! I’ve recorded my first ever try at a podcast.

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Catholic Pilot Podcast Coming Soon…

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!

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

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

Just a view from my office window on Thursday morning. We were enroute from Atlanta to Indianapolis.


First Post

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 »




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APG 021 – Detained or Détente?
Rand Paul vs. TSA, accidental activation of warning announcement, A380 rib foot cracking, "flight-mares," listener feedback, and more!
APG 020 – Does Size Matter? (hotel rooms, that is!)
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APG 019 – Fatigued
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!
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APG 018 – Merry Christmas!
FAA Chief resigns, Alec Baldwin kicked off jet, AF 447 update, and listener feedback.
APG 017 – Spinning
Fuel starvation crash, Indonesian bugs, inflight porn, exploding cell phone, spins, and more!