Pilot Shortage
Hello Everyone! The Pilot Shortage is a fact and is now upon us. Regional carriers (the companies that supply feeder service to the larger hubs and major airlines) are now…
Buying Tickets
Hello everyone! This article has been long overdue. I am sure many of you have already bought your holiday travel tickets so for future purchasing, here are some tips! 1)…
Drones
Hello! Do you want to get killed by one of these? I don't! So why are these things able to fly around our skies putting our lives in jeopardy?…
Women Pilots
(Photo for SouthBay Magazine - by Lauren Pressey Photography) Hello Everyone! The statistics speak for themselves. Among the worldwide female population, only one in 75,000 is an airline transport rated…
Over Reliance on Automation
Hello! As a pilot for a major airline who has flown many large jets from Boeing, Lockheed, and Airbus, I want to shed some light on challenges…
Travel Health
Hello and welcome aboard! Lots of us travel by way of air often enough to know the discomfort that can occur when we take to the skies. There are many…
Hacking Aviation
Hello Everyone, A disturbing trend is beginning to evolve and as the goodness of technology grows, so do the negative aspects. Recently, we have been challenged by several various attacks…
Security On Board
Hello Everyone, This has been a very shocking and trying week for all of us. After the Germanwings accident, I can see the concern and fear on your faces as…
Fear of Flying
Hello! I am know how debilitating this can be for some of you. 25 million people are challenged with 'aviophobia' and I want to help give you some guidance. My…
Travel Planning – Time Factors
Hello Everyone! I have unfortunately seen way too many meltdowns happen at the airports because people did not allow enough time for any contingencies when making their travel plans. I…