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New on our blog: "Meet Chris Gregory" Albert Whitted Airport, a hub of aviation enthusiasm and home to the vibrant EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Young Eagles Chapter 1602, plays a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of aviators, and at its heart is Chris Gregory! Learn more about him in our blog! 👉 https://bit.ly/3TdA84z

In Florida I spoke to former RAF pilot Adam Twidell, who sold his house and founded Private Fly together with his wife; - today part of Flexjet. Now Adam wants to be first in Europe and US with Advanced Air Mobility concepts like Eve Air Mobility. Why is Advance Air Mobility so interesting to UK and Scandinavia, and where will the first AAM flight take place? Tune into the 3'rd episode of #Wingman to learn more!

There's a common misconception about what pilots really bring to the table, both personally and professionally. The dedication and effort we invest in honing our skills are unparalleled. Most of us might go through our entire careers without facing an actual emergency, yet we train relentlessly, preparing for every conceivable scenario. It's a unique aspect of our profession - we're not just compensated for the routine tasks we perform daily. Our true value lies in our preparedness, in what we're capable of handling, especially when the unexpected occurs. It's about being ready at all times, ensuring safety and calm amidst the storm. This commitment to constant growth and readiness isn't just a job requirement; it's a way of life for us pilots. #leadership #aircanada #pilotlife #pilottraining #pilotjobs #aviationindustry #aviationsafety

The company seems to have overlooked the infamous “Great Engine War” between them and GE, spawned by the significant developmental difficulties that P&W experienced with their F100 during the 1970s. If you’re unfamiliar with that, it’s a valuable historical lesson regarding the value of competition and a competitive industrial base for defense acquisition, though certainly with other “lessons learned” to be drawn from the episode and its impact on future programs.

Are you a first officer transitioning to captain? Learning a new aircraft? Making a switch between rotary and fixed-wing aviation? Now is the ideal moment to join my course, 'Building Confidence in Aviation'! With extensive experience flying multiple aircraft, over a decade instructing in US Air Force pilot training, and six years immersed in mental performance training, I've designed this course to share the techniques that helped me, and now many others, conquer various aviation hurdles. It offers a unique and powerful perspective, empowering you to confidently navigate the challenges ahead. Course information and a link to schedule a 15 minute discovery call with me are on the comments. #BuildingConfidence #AviationTraining #PilotDevelopment #MentalPerformance #FlightSuccess

You know you are in safe hands when: The AirDrate team have well over 100 years experience in aviation, from fixed wing pilot Captains, instructors, rotor pilots, flight testing, design engineers, aeronautical engineers, safety consultancy and cabin crew. They have flown government ministers, pop stars, racing drivers, worked with aircraft for the military including NATO, as well as Royalty and dealt with safety maintenance and compliance for large passenger Airlines. We love aviation and our dearest wish is that everyone flying does so safely without harm - and that includes to their hearing! When 34% of adults flying suffer with the problem of Airplane Ear pain we believe the time has come for someone to solve this problem, so - pooling our knowledge together with audiology experts - we have! We won't send you up with a product that we think won't work - so we give a money back guarantee that it will. Heads up - no one has asked for their money back! Follow us now to support our mission! #aviationexpertise #airplaneear #inflightearpain #avgeeks #cabincrew #engineers #100 #traveltips #aviationnews

Leadership in Movies: The Blue Angels Synopsis: A made-for-IMAX movie event that chronicled the Blue Angels in their 2022 season with Captain Brian Kesselring as the head of the squad. It was great to witness the aerial action in 70 mm format.  The film showed great insights on how they prepare as well as the history of the elite US naval aviators. The theme that kept displaying throughout the movie was teamwork.  The formation that the Blue Angel is most famous for is the Diamond 360 where four planes form a tight-knit diamond shape with the wings inches away from touching and the wing cockpits feet away from the wings of the middle planes.  And during this formation, they all perform a 360 degree twist maneuver as a cohesive unit. Any failed misstep would result in potentially fatal accidents. This formation, as well as other stunts, performed throughout an airshow can only be achieved through rigorous practice, preparation and communication. The team would all be present and critique each practice videos and be openly candid about how to perform better next time. One of the most memorable moments was when they showed them simulating in real time the whole airshow sequence together with their eyes closed and communicating what each team member is doing as well as going through the motions of accelerating and decelerating. All these steps are necessary because it is life and death. What I also enjoyed was the film highlighting the support crew that helped with logistics of the show to the maintenance crew. The Blue Angels are not just the 6 pilots flying the F-18s. The pilots cannot fly or travel without the other supporting members performing the other ancillary tasks. At one point, one of the pilots mentioned that they do not even preform a pre-check on his plane because they place that much trust in their maintenance crews. It is truly spectacular to see a team form into a cohesive unit where there is complete trust from your fellow airmen down to the support crew.  It doesn’t happen overnight. It requires constant consistent communication and practice to achieve that culture. Once that trust is achieved, the team can just focus on executing. #leadershipinmovies #leadership #teamwork #blueangels #theblueangelsmovie

Jamie Beckett's article in General Aviation News was a shining light given the spotlight of DEI in recent events. "In its purest form, aviation is a meritocracy. Individually, we can do it or we can’t. We meet the standard of performance or we don’t. That’s it. Nobody is too tall, too short, too blond, too bald, too pale, too dark, too whatever." Let's have positive discussions on how we bring the next generation of aviators in and provide them the knowledge to succeed. https://lnkd.in/ekzNJRUa

I received this from a #veteran friend when I asked about what it is like to be a F-15 driver. Did he get it right? Being an F-15 pilot is akin to living out the ultimate action-hero dream every single day; it's a job that combines the adrenaline rush of flying one of the world's most powerful jets with the unmatched cool factor of being at the forefront of modern aerial warfare. Imagine strapping into a more advanced cockpit than the most cutting-edge gaming setup, taking control of a machine that can soar at supersonic speeds and defy the laws of gravity with the grace of a dancer and the power of a heavyweight boxer. It’s not just about the thrill of the flight or the pride in mastering complex technology; it’s the camaraderie found in an elite group of aviators, the honor of serving your country at 40,000 feet, and the sheer joy of pushing the limits of what's possible in the air. Every takeoff is a rush, every mission a challenge, and every landing a moment of triumph, making being an F-15 pilot an unparalleled adventure. Love it! United States Air Force United States Air Force Academy Infrastructure Masons Compass Datacenters #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans