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Airline pilot sharing random thoughts from at or below FL430.

Joined August 2009
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These new engines are art.
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Checking off a few boxes before I leave the Bus. BOS to LAX on the XLR.
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My next and final chapter starts in late October. Many of you have followed me since I was a junior MD80 FO. Thanks for that. If my medical holds out I’ll be a 787 captain for almost 7 years. Wish me luck. Pics to come.
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Flew my first trip to Eagle/Vail yesterday. And logged a walk-around.
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I have the honor of flying Flagship Valor today, Independence Day. A tribute to those who have earned the Medal of Honor, the United States military’s highest award for valor. #AmericanAir
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Better than the average layover. Sitting here watching the Harbor Air operation in action.
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I’m diggin’ the wildflowers @flyLAXairport @AmericanAir – at El Segundo, CA
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Not FAA approved.
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You have to laugh. I don’t think my kids would know what these are! Also… how old is this jet?!
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Loooong lines for deice at @DFWAirport
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I’m not crazy about the wake-up time required to enjoy this sight, but it really was worth it. #Chicago
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Followed this guy from KELP to KPHX this morning. #KELP #UPS
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3rd passenger in two days just asked me for a trading card. What am I missing?
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30 million Americans have airline credit cards. Last year, 15 million Americans booked air travel with reward points. But that would all end if the #CreditCardCompetitionAct passes. Tell Congress to #ProtectOurPoints. protectourpoints.com
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Current view from the upper deck of #BA192. First time on an #A380. – at Grapevine, TX
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Seattle layover last night on #LakeWashington with a nice view of Mr. O’Leary’s newest jet. #Renton #RyanAir
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Saw newly painted @AmericanAir @Airbus A321s in Piedmont and PSA colors today at @DFWAirport
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Ran across this today and feel it has some recent relevance. “There are only two reasons to sit in the back row of an airplane: Either you have diarrhea, or you’re anxious to meet people who do.” — Henry Kissinger
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Waiting my turn and enjoying the view. – at Spokane, WA
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