APG 072 – Out of Fuel

18th June

Airbus A350 completes first test flight; Japanese Pilots “Concerned” About Fixes and Safety Of B-787; Chinese passenger jet hits mysterious object at 26,000ft and lands with severely dented nose cone; Cessna 177B crashes into apartment building roof; more news, questions and feedback. Enjoy!



APG 071 – Exterior Preflight Inspection: Complete?

7th June

We’re back again with another jam-packed episode! BA A319 has a little trouble with engine cowlings; suspicious behavior aboard a Pakistani Airlines flight forces inreception and diversion; Angel Flight Piper Seneca crashes, killing three; more news, questions and feedback. Enjoy!



APG 070 – Belly Landing

22nd May

Recorded Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Richmond, VA. FAA issues SAFO reiterating proper loading for heavy vehicle special cargo; Piedmont Dash 8 land gear up at Newark; keep your eyes on your carry-on items; more news, questions and feedback. Enjoy!



APG 069 – Scapegoat?

18th May

More electronic device nonsense; Lion Air Bali crash update; unauthorized person in cockpit during cruise flight gets pilots fired; flight instructors, the good and the bad; more news, questions and feedback!



APG 068 – CG Matters

12th May

Recorded Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Richmond, VA. Air India pilots allegedly leave flight in control of two flight attendants as they napped in Business Class; United resumes B-787 service this month; man shoots up terminal at KIAH; World’s first 3D printed gun; More news, questions and feedback. Enjoy!



APG 067 – Squawk Cedric. Ident.

1st May

Ah, here we go again! Yet another Boeing 787 Dreamliner battery fix update… will this be the last? I guess the FAA came to its senses, and finally stopped the nonsense of furloughing controllers. Yay. The title? Well, listen for yourself. You’ll hear my pet cockatiel squawking away throughout the show. I guess I just don’t hear it anymore. More news, questions and feedback. Enjoy!



APG 066 – Allergies and Flying

25th April

787 battery redesign approved; sequestration woes; removing suspicious passengers; infants and oxygen masks; captain’s authority; allergies and flying; martial arts training; your feedback and more!



APG 065 – Hacked – Not

21st April

Security Consultant claims he can hijack and crash an airliner using his Android phone; LionAir flight lands short of runway in Bali; Tower closings on hold; man flies Cessna with no flight instruction; Samoa Air introduces “Pay by Weight” fare system; Lots of feedback and more!



APG 063 – Practical Jokes

27th March

Boeing 787 update; runaway van at Toronto Pearson; pilot impostor arrested after trying to ride airline jumpseat; flight information sign falls on Kansas family at BHM, kills young boy; final list of tower closures due to sequestration; lots of great feedback, and more!



APG 062 – Knives on a Plane

15th March

Boeing’s battery fix proposal approved by FAA- test flights to begin soon; TSA’s new policy allowing small-bladed knives draws criticism from airlines, pilot and flight attendant groups; another drone spotted near NY airports



APG 061 – Frontier Shake

11th March

Harlem Shake aggravates FAA, grave markers embedded on runway, drone on JFK final approach, travel blogger kicked off flight for snapping photos, sequestration results in staffing reductions, Chicago Bulls’ B-727 shuts down engine shortly after takeoff, Gimli Glider for sale (hope you have a big wallet!), Dispatcher Mike interview, your feedback and more!



APG 060 – The Pilot Pope

3rd March

Sequestration: How will it affect aviation in the US? The Pope has a pilot’s license? Flatulence and flying: Just let it go. Your feedback and more on this episode of Airline Pilot Guy.



APG 059 – Mad Dog to Freight Dog

22nd February

On this week’s episode: 787 Update, Brussels diamond heist, ExpressJet smoke and fumes incident, Mad Dog freighter conversion STC, lots of feedback and more.



APG 058 – Would You Be My Valentine?

15th February

Cupid fires his arrow of love at American Airlines and US Airways; Boeing proposes 787 battery redesign; British Airways flight attendants become unruly on deadhead flight; More on drones, aerotoxic syndrome, NexGen, your questions and feedback.



APG 057 – Yeah, Go Ahead and Grab That Thing

8th February

Miracle on the Hudson, Part Two? Delta MD-90 brake fire, Alaska Air pilots pass out in flight, BA pilot gropes passenger, Dutch co-pilot asleep at the wheel, feedback and more.



What I’m Listening to Now

3rd February

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APG 056 – Dreamliner Grounded, Fly-by Close Call

31st January

Boeing’s 787 grounded; ExpressJet bursts all four main gear tires; United 737 takes a spin; Turkish A321 sparkler show; Red Wings TU-204 crash update; feedback and more!



APG 055 – FAA Orders B-787 Safety Review, Issues Safety Alert for Manual Flight Ops

17th January

FAA launches safety review of Boeing Dreamliner; more snakes on a plane; lithium-ion batteries: Are they safe? Window shades, over-served passengers’ disruptive behavior: Can airlines sue the passenger for divert costs? Your awesome feedback and more.

LINKS
FAA SAFO (Safety Alert For Operators)
Python Hitches Ride to Port Moresby on Quantas Dash 8
Riga International Charges Passengers For Security

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APG 054 – A Rainy Day in the Big Easy

11th January

Recording from rain-soaked New Orleans, Louisiana. Boeing B-787 Dreamliner woes; regional jet pilot arrested for failing breathalyzer test in MSP; seniority, aircraft communications, and meteor showers are just some of the topics covered.



APG 053 – All Taped Up

7th January

Passenger flying from Reykjavík to New York gets a little “tied up;” when wearing 60 shirts and 9 pairs of jeans gets the TSA’s attention; Red Wings TU-204 crash, Southwest excursion; and Spirit meets a Cactus. Your feedback, and more!



Audioboo test 2

5th January

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Audioboo Test

5th January

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CP 44 – A Retrospective

27th December

Recorded on the second day of Christmas, Boxing Day, The Feast of St. Stephen, and my birthday (hint: it’s all the same day). A 54-year-old-man looks back at the year about to end.



APG 052 – Engines Turn Or People Swim (ETOPS)

21st December

With just a few days left before Christmas, we look at some of the news in aviation, and answer more of your great feedback.



APG 051 – Airline Pilot Guy on Holiday Part 2

16th December

Part two of two. Feedback from Evan, Mark, John, David, Matt, Mike, Kyle, Joe, Daniel, Peter, and Brian. Marsha the flight Attendant answers some feedback, too!



APG 051 – Airline Pilot Guy on Holiday Part 1

13th December

United 787 Dreamliner diverts to MSY with electrical issues, snake on a plane, more news, but mostly your questions, my answers! I had to break this up into two episodes. Sorry!



APG 050 – Lightning Strikes

27th November

Do lightning strikes affect airplanes? Fortified cockpit doors, seniority numbers, DME arcs, taxi speeds, and more.



APG 049 – Flying Cats

21st November

Plans to use domesticated animals to replace pilots, pilot shortages, VORs and TACANs, iPad Mini heist, lots of your feedback, and so much more!



APG 048 Part 3 – Nose Strakes, Lost Nose Wheels, Airplane Slides Off Runway

15th November

Part 3 of 3. Nose strakes, A319 loses nose wheel ‘somewhere’ during flight, Southwest Airlines plane slides off runway, lots of your feedback, and more!



APG 048 Part 2 – Project Habukkuk

15th November

Part 2 of 3. Chasing the ‘Dragon Lady,” the aircraft carrier made from ice, code-named Habakkuk, lots of your feedback, and more!



APG 048 Part 1 – Up, Up and Away!

15th November

Part 1 of 3. “Up” adventurer plans flight across Atlantic with 365 balloons, Airlines Face Acute Shortage of Pilots, speed limits on taxiways, lots of your feedback, and more!



APG 047 – Hurricane Havoc!

8th November

Hurricane Sandy disrupts Northeast, more pilots sleeping, airplane mixes it up with SUV in Texas, lots of your feedback, and more!



My Brief Visit to NYC Last Week

4th November

Had a trip on Wed-Fri that took us into JFK Thursday. Our approach brought us in from the Atlantic off the Jersey coast, but the undercast obscured our view of the damage. As we approached Fire Island from the South, and then over toward Hempstead on Long Island, a lot of coastal flooding was evident.

After waiting nearly two hours in the blustery cold inside the “Horse Shoe” of Terminal 3 for our transportation service, our limo finally arrived, and parts of three different crews piled into the black SUV. The driver apologized, and explained that fuel supplies were running dangerously low, and their company would most likely have enough for that day’s commitments, but Friday was a different story. He reckoned that fuel would be gone for their fleet. The local news station was playing on the radio, and we … Read More »


APG 046 – My Favorite Plane

26th October

My favorite airplanes, those crazy Russians, the Bombayment Method, and more!



The view from my office this morning…

25th October

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APG 045 – They Crashed A Perfectly Good Airplane

18th October

B-727 crash in Mexican desert, man shuts down airport because he can’t keep his mouth shut, laser glasses, complainers, and so much more… including your great feedback!



Undulatus Asperatus at ATL

12th October

Posted via email from Capt. Jeff


APG 044 – Big Red Button

11th October

Alaska’s computer woes, Roush Fenway luggage drop, TaxiBots, big red buttons, listener feedback, and more!



APG 043 – TAM-tastic!

3rd October

Nose wheel problems for TAM flight 8078, seat problems for American Airlines, flight attendants fighting results in inflight turn-around, Air Force One missed approach, listener feedback, and more!



APG 042 – Crocs on a Plane

30th September

Another marathon of a podcast! For those of you who enjoy short podcasts, sorry.



APG 041 – Longest Flight (Episode) Ever!

24th September

Lots and lots of your feedback, electronic devices in airplanes, ATC communications, stolen iPads, TSA confrontations, and more. Yeah, a typical Airline Pilot Guy episode, only a lot longer!



APG 040 – Manchester Meet-up

16th September

I meet with APG listener/contributor Chris Van Veen in New Hampshire, reflect upon a positive 9/11 story, answer some feedback, and more!



J&M’s Great Adventure Part 4

8th September

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J&M’s Great Adventure 3

7th September

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J&M’s Great Adventure Part 2

5th September

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Jeff & Marti’s Great Adventure

4th September

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CNMC Look Out, Here We Come!

27th August

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APG 039 – Please Do Not Bother the Pilot

22nd August

Two inflight crashes captured on video, Air France makes unscheduled landing in Damascus, airport security breaches, Quantas quibbles, listener feedback, and more!



APG 038 – Bees on a Plane

9th August

Two loss of separation incidents, birdstrikes, bee swarms, listener feedback, and more!



Weather issues at ATL

9th August

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APG 037 – Size Matters

26th July

C-17 Globemaster III lands at wrong airport, Skywest pilot attempts to steal jet, drones continue to proliferate, suspected cell phone interference, AirVenture 2012 in Oshkosh, listener feedback, and more!



APG 036 – Laser Injures JetBlue Pilot

20th July

Don’t laze me, bro! Another pilot suffers vision damage from green laser.



APG 035 – Honey, Do You Think I Look Fat?

15th July

Broadcasting live from Studio 325 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in beautiful downtown Pensacola, Florida!



Another Acme Sunrise

13th July

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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APG 034 – CorpseAir: Long Flight Next to Dead Man

6th July

Swedish reporter forced to endure long flight seated near dead man; ANA botched landing in Japan; Pilots’ Bill of Rights; and much more.



Testing BossJock Studio

4th July

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audioBoo test.wav

4th July

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APG 033 – Turbulent Times

20th June

More turbulence injuries, Jetblue passengers gang up to sue company over crazy captain incident, another incapacitated captain story, and much more.



Reflecting on the day…

18th June

Posted via email from Capt. Jeff


APG 032 – Incursion

14th June

From “Studio 356″ in Buffalo, NY, it’s the Airline Pilot Guy Show 32! Do you sometimes feel like you live in airplanes? Well, one guy actually does.



Sunrise on the BUF flightline

14th June

Posted via email from Capt. Jeff


APG 031 – The Perfect Seat?

8th June

Live, from New York, it’s Airline Pilot Guy Live! Well, recorded live, actually…



View out the left window… Deviating around tstorms over Atlantic

8th June

Posted via email from Capt. Jeff


Clear blue skies @JFK this morning

6th June

Posted via email from Capt. Jeff


One of Beryl’s Outer Bands Over the Gulf of Mexico, Early this Morning

29th May

Posted via email from Capt. Jeff


APG 030 – Salmon-Thirty-Salmon?

25th May

OLT Express A320 near Sofia on May 17th 2012, loss of cabin pressure, fire in cabin; VFR pilot gets himself in BIG trouble- Jacksonville Approach controllers to the rescue; listener feedback, and more!



View of my world: On the Triple Seven Jumpseat to LAX

24th May

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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My son, Chris, graduates from high school today!

19th May

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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On the road again… being Earth-Friendly today.

17th May

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Another View from my Office Window

14th May

Posted via email from Capt. Jeff


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

No, not Venus, but an Air Force C-17 Globemaster!



Blue Skies!

4th May

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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And Now… :)

3rd May

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Earlier today…

3rd May

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Test – Video

27th April

My friends, please disregard this post. I am testing a video feed. Thanks!


Electrical Smell

26th April

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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

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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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

14th February

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CW 107 Promo

5th February

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

4th February

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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BBQ Boo Austin, TX

31st January

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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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Hangin’ in Memphis

26th January

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How true!

25th January

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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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

24th January

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Deadheadin’ to Des Moines

23rd January

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Heading out for a quick bite!

21st January

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Still waiting for inbound jet inATL

21st January

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Thunder, Lightning, Tornadoes, Oh My!

21st January

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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

17th January

Posted via email from Capt. Jeff


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

9th January


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.



A New Day Dawning…

19th December

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Heading Home

13th December

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Another View

1st December

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Guess Where?

1st December

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

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!


The start of a new day

13th October

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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CP 40 – What? Catholic Pilot?

16th September

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

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

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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Weird looking cloud formation

1st September

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View from the jumpseat (B-757)

22nd August

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

20th August

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Early morning skyscape

19th August

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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APG 010 – The Real One!

12th August

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

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

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!

21st July

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

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

15th July

Day 5 of 5.

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Morning begins at DFW

14th July

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

11th July

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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APG 005 – Open Mouth, Insert Foot

7th July

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

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

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

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

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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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!


How romantic!

19th January

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Mass @ St. Patrick’s

12th January

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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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

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

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Descent into Melbourne, FL

1st November

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Guess what?

1st November

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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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

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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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

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

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

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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CP #24 – The Flying Friar

14th September

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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CP #23 – Tulsa Time

8th September

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

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

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Good Morning! Back in the saddle.

22nd August

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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View from my office window

22nd August

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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CP #21 – Convertible

20th August

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

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

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

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Catholic Pilot #18 – Mmmm… Spoiled Meat!

15th July

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

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

23rd June

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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Having fun @ PHL

17th June

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Hello from Ft. Myers, FL!

16th June

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Catholic Pilot #15 – Flight Plans

11th June

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! ???

7th June

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From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Did you miss Catholic Weekend 29?

6th June

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Random thoughts from Capt Jeff

3rd June

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Catholic Pilot #14

2nd June

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

6th May


Birthday girl (Linda) and oldest daughter Alyssa at Epcot

25th April

From Jeff’s iPhone.

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Catholic Pilot #12 – An Even Dozen

22nd April

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

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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Lunch with my good friend Blane

1st March

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Catholic Pilot #10

18th February

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!


Rainy Day in Jackson

4th February

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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

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

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!

21st January

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

18th January

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Starting engine 1. My trip begins!

18th January

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My sweet little Natalie

16th 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

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

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

Feedback from Zina, Dr. Paul, Pat, and Kevin


Catholic Pilot Podcast #4

22nd October

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

SNL Captain Roger Baines clip:

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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

Feedback from Jeff, Ryan, and Jorge

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

Feedback from Mike, Shelly, Lisa, Tom, Nick, Sara, and Sean


Catholic Pilot Podcast – Episode One!

10th September

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!

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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 »




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