Posts by Just Me ATC
I have a fear of losing hats like this. I don’t have many I wear out, but those I do are highly coveted. Godspeed to your old cover pal!
The Boeing 747 was originally designed to be a cargo plane, but it became one of the most iconic passenger jets ever! Do you know why the upper deck was added? #AvGeek #Aviation #Trivia
In the early days of air travel, flight attendants had to be registered nurses because people thought flying was dangerous! Do you know why and when this changed? #AVGeek #Aviation #Trivia
Rumack: You'd better tell the Captain we've got to land as soon as we can. This woman has to be gotten to a hospital.
Elaine Dickinson: A hospital? What is it?
Rumack: It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now.
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🛬 I heard pilots and co-pilots must eat different meals to avoid food poisoning. Is this actually true? Any pilots here who can confirm? #AVGeek #Aviation #PilotLife
😳 Very impressive!!
🚀 The first female fighter pilot, Jeannie Leavitt, broke barriers in the 90s. Who’s a legendary pilot that inspires you? #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
🛩️ Fighter jets can refuel mid-air to stay in combat for hours. If you could fly in any jet for a day, which one would it be? #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
🌍 The first-ever airline meal was served in 1919 on a handwoven tray. What’s the best in-flight meal you’ve ever had? 🍽️✈️ #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
🚀 Did you know NASA used aircraft to train astronauts before spaceflight? What’s the coolest aviation fact you know? #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
⚠️ Mission Urgency vs. Safety – Combat pilots face split-second decisions under immense pressure. But when task overload, weather miscalculations, & tech failures collide, disaster strikes. Could this crash have been prevented? Watch now: buff.ly/40LrzSg #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning #NTSB
🛫 The famous JFK Airport Runway 13L has some of the toughest crosswinds in aviation. What’s the most turbulent landing you’ve experienced? 🌬️✈️ #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
Fascinating yet unfortunate deep dive into Eviation’s collapse. It’s a stark reminder of how innovation alone isn’t enough. Financial backing and strategic execution are just as critical. There seem to be valuable lessons here the industry can learn from for future Eviation.
I often find myself wondering the same thing. More specifically, have they had to deal with any emergencies? I eagerly await his response.
Should we expect some content to appear on Cockpit Casual from this adventure? 🤞 I’m sure I’m not the only one anxiously awaiting a YouTube notification of new content available. 🤓
🛑 Task Overload = Disaster – Even the best pilots can be overwhelmed. Miscalculated weather. Poor communication. Cockpit overload. A deadly combination. What can pilots learn from this chilling accident? Watch here: buff.ly/40LrzSg #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning #NTSB
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud when I read the notification, but I completely forgot to respond. I enjoy your perspective! 😂😂
🛫 Glider planes rely on rising air currents to fly for hours—without engines! Would you try one? #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
💺 Ever wondered why your seat feels cramped? Airlines have reduced seat space over time to fit more passengers. Do you pay extra for legroom? #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
🌙 A Night Flight Gone Wrong – The Scottsdale crash lasted only 70 seconds but claimed six lives. Weight imbalance, engine failure, or something more? https://buff.ly/3CHAr39 Wrong #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning #NTSB
🌪️ The Tailwind Factor – A seemingly controlled landing turned into a catastrophe. A high-speed approach combined with misjudged winds led to a deadly descent. What critical mistake sealed their fate? Watch here: https://buff.ly/40LrzSg #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning #NTSB
🏁 The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was the first US jet fighter. What’s your favorite military aircraft of all time? ✈️ #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
🛩️ The Concorde flew at 1,354 mph, more than twice the speed of sound. What’s your dream aviation innovation? #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
The configuration would consist solely of economy cabins. However, there’s no carrier offering this configuration.
✈️ The Airbus A380 carries over 850 passengers and has two decks. Would you rather sit in the nose or upper deck on a flight? #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
🛬 In 2001, a pilot landed a plane on a frozen river after total engine failure. What’s the most impressive emergency landing you’ve heard of? #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning
🎧 Listen now: These aviation tragedies hold lifesaving lessons for pilots & passengers alike. Which episode impacted you most? https://buff.ly/3WNwTn0 #Aviation #AVGeek #BrasherWarning #NTSB