Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - May 1, 2011, 6:14 pm
Every pilot I know has gotten nervous at one time or another. It is inevitable. Pilots are continuously challenged to demonstrate their aviation knowledge and airmanship skills over and over again. It can be overwhelming. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be. Anxiety and the fear that u...
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Apr 24, 2011, 3:14 pm
Emergencies happen. How you handle them is up to you. But I will bet that the more prepared you are the more likely you are going to have a favorable outcome. You also have to believe that everything is going to work out great. Check out this article on Airplane Inflight Emergencies and what happens
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Mar 29, 2009, 8:26 am
"Almost the Speed of Sound" has moved to http://www.flycrj.com. Thanks for stopping by.
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Nov 3, 2008, 8:17 am
Not every pilot has to commute but many do. It can be a hard way of life but it doesn't have to be. In this article I discuss some of the finer points of commuting and make a few suggestions on how to make it easier and more enjoyable.
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Nov 3, 2008, 8:17 am
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 27, 2008, 7:13 pm
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 27, 2008, 7:13 pm
Delays are a part of flying. Sometimes you have no control over when you get to your destination. But you do have control on how you, as a captain, handles the delay. In this entry, I discuss how you can handle delays and give five tips for getting through it.
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 24, 2008, 7:55 am
Wingtip vortices and wake turbulence can be a serious problem. In this entry, I discuss how they develop and what you can do to avoid them. Also, at the bottom, I recommend a great book on "Handling In-Flight Emergencies" that you will want to pick up.
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 24, 2008, 7:55 am
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 22, 2008, 8:09 am
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 22, 2008, 8:09 am
If you are thinking about special Christmas gift for yourself or your favorite pilot, consider the Torgoen T6 E6B/Zulu Time Watch - Black Leather, Silver Case, Orange Face - Attractive and functional swiss movement Torgoen watch combines Zulu time movement with E6B flight computer. They are awesome ...
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 20, 2008, 10:42 pm
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 20, 2008, 10:42 pm
Today I saw the Airbus A380 in LAX and it made me wonder, what does it take to become the captain on that airplane? Read today's entry for my insights into what it takes to become a pilot.
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 19, 2008, 10:10 pm
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 19, 2008, 10:10 pm
Flying an airplane and being a professional pilot is more than just knowing how to do stalls, steep turns and ILS precisions approaches. It is also good airmanship and good radio communication skills. Read this article and learn more about good radio communications.
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 17, 2008, 10:02 pm
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 17, 2008, 10:02 pm
There are 5 things you need to think about when you are an airline pilot and they are not what you think. But, if you do them, you will make yourself better prepared to handle being an airline pilot.
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 13, 2008, 12:57 pm
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 13, 2008, 12:57 pm
As an airline captain it is important to connect with your passengers and to control events as they arise and using empathy is an important tool. Read todays entry to get some tools that will help you improve your use of empathy.
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 12, 2008, 10:41 am
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Jeffrey S. posted an article on Almost the Speed of Sound - Oct 12, 2008, 10:41 am
The CRJ200 is a big airplane. OK, it's not as big as a 737, and definitely not as big as a 777 but for most pilots transitioning from single-engine or multi-engine airplanes, it's a big airplane and you need to know its dimensions. Read today's entry to find out more.
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