Celebrating Our Aviation Buddies!
Celebrating Our Aviation Buddies! Cap'n Aux returns to the WebWaves in celebration of...YOU! Come see what he's been up to! The post Celebrating Our Aviation Buddies! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
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Spooky Skies for ATC this Halloween?
Spooky Skies for ATC this Halloween? Spooky Skies for ATC this Halloween? Folks, from the FRight Deck, Welcome Aboard! I know, I know, it s been awhile! Sadly, my blog post site has become maddeningly sllllooowwww, and it s an incredibly frustrating and painful process to post these days! While I have a crack team of Ghostbusters [ ] Continue reading... The post Spooky Skies for ATC this…
Air India 171 Preliminary Accident Report
Preliminary Accident Report. The preliminary findings of AI171 point to a shocking possible cause; Cap’n Aux explores. The post Air India 171 Preliminary Accident Report appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Understanding Air India 171
Understanding Air India 171. Cap’n Aux explores the safety issues brought up by the media and public regarding Air India’s recent tragedy. The post Understanding Air India 171 appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
What it Takes to Become a Pilot
What it Takes to Become a Pilot! Blog Buddy Pratyush produced this inspiring, educational video—which includes an interview with Cap'n Aux! The post What it Takes to Become a Pilot appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Quora Quorner Catch Up!
Quora Quorner Catch Up! From the sister site over on Quora, Cap'n Aux answers all your pressing aviation questions. Check it out! The post Quora Quorner Catch Up! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Recent Tragedies in US Airspace
Recent Tragedies in US Airspace. Cap'n Aux explores factors which may have led to the recent midair collision and Learjet crash. The post Recent Tragedies in US Airspace appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Fly-Spy Declassified!
Fly-Spy Declassified! Check out Cap'n Aux's further fly-spy adventures of everyone's favorite teen spy, the Artful Dodger! The post Fly-Spy Declassified! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Podcasting with the NonRev Lounge Team!
Podcasting with the NonRev Lounge Team! Cap'n Aux rubs elbows and shares adventures with the crew of the über-popular Nonrev Lounge Podcast! The post Podcasting with the NonRev Lounge Team! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
A Passage to Tokyo
A Passage to Tokyo—A Bucket List Dream Fulfilled! Cap'n Aux finally fulfills his dream: to Captain a flight to Japan! The post A Passage to Tokyo appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Aviation Incidents in Today’s News!
Aviation Incidents in Today's News! Cap'n Aux explores the latest accidents and incidents in aviation that have captured today's headlines! The post Aviation Incidents in Today s News! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Quora Question Quorner Update!
Quora Question Quorner Update! From Emergency Procedures to Pilot Life, Cap’n Aux answers all your aviation questions! The post Quora Question Quorner Update! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
An Exaltation of Blog Buddies!
An Exaltation of Blog Buddies! Cap’n Aux celebrates: You! Your adventures, your aviation achievements…and honoring those who’ve flown West. The post An Exaltation of Blog Buddies! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Flight For Justice!
Flight For Justice! Cap’n Aux reviews Karlene Petitt’s new aviation thriller, Flight For Justice! The post Flight For Justice! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Aviation Medical Certificate: Revoked!
Aviation Medical Certificate: Revoked! What happens when a pilot fails his or her Medical Certificate? Cap'n Aux explores! The post Aviation Medical Certificate: Revoked! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Merry Christmas! WOTR Video Encore Performance!
Merry Christmas! WOTR Video Encore Performance! Enjoy one of Team Aux's favorite "Word on the Ramp" videos—our special Christmas edition! The post Merry Christmas! WOTR Video Encore Performance! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
LEOs and FAMs and FFDOs oh my!
LEOs and FAMs and FFDOs, oh my! What the heckfire are LEOs FAMs and FFDOs, and what are they doing on my plane? Cap'n Aux explains! The post LEOs and FAMs and FFDOs oh my! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
A Passage to Sydney
A Passage to Sydney. How do pilots go about crossing two hemispheres to fly “Down Under?” Cap’n Aux explains! The post A Passage to Sydney appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Chasing the Dream: How to Fly on the Cheap!
Chasing the Dream: How to Fly on the Cheap! Video—How do you get a pilot's license if it's not available in your country? Cap'n Aux explains! The post Chasing the Dream: How to Fly on the Cheap! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
OSHkosh Quick Turn!
OSHkosh Quick Turn! What's it like to fly into the world's largest fly-in and air show? Cap'n David explains! The post OSHkosh Quick Turn! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Oshkosh 23—Our Cap’n on the Tarmac!
Oshkosh 23—Our Cap’n on the Tarmac! Team Aux’s "Man on the Street" Cap’n David reports in Live from Oshkosh, where he’s plane camping! The post Oshkosh 23—Our Cap’n on the Tarmac! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Fly Fight Win! Going Mach with an F-16 Fighter Pilot
Fly Fight Win! Going Mach with an F-16 Fighter Pilot. Cap'n Aux talks shop with a bonafide "Top Gun: Maverick"-type F-16 fighter pilot from the US Air Force. Check it out! The post Fly Fight Win! Going Mach with an F-16 Fighter Pilot appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Changing Bases
Pilots often live and work in different cities, states or even countries. They can also move their work “base” as well. Cap’n Aux explains! The post Changing Bases appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Nose Gear Collapse! And other Crazy Stuff
Nose Gear Collapse! And other Crazy Stuff—What to do when your nose gear falls off inflight? Cap'n Aux presents a real life scenario, along with some other crazy stuff! The post Nose Gear Collapse! And other Crazy Stuff appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Women’s History Month: Interview with a Female Pilot
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Cap’n Aux interviews an up n coming female airline pilot! The post Women s History Month: Interview with a Female Pilot appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Sitting the Dream!
Sitting the dream! Sitting the Dream! The Real Life of an Airline Pilot Sitting around my DFW crash pad this week while on Reserve, waiting for that call to fly to some exotic port unknown, I got to thinking: The life of an airline pilot involves a LOT of Sitting. In this post, we ll briefly [ ] Continue reading... The post Sitting the Dream! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
This is Your Captain Speaking
This is Your Captain Speaking. When a pilot makes a PA, what should s/he say? How about in an emergency? Cap'n Aux explains. The post This is Your Captain Speaking appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Cap’n Dillon’s P-51 Adventure!
Cap’n Dillon’s P-51 Adventure! Everyone's favorite Cap'n takes a spin in the Cadillac of the sky: a P-51 Mustang! Even Cap'n Aux is jealous! The post Cap’n Dillon’s P-51 Adventure! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Triple 7 2023!
Triple 7 2023! We here at Adventures of Cap'n Aux love a good adventure, and a good cause. Here's an amazing story of both! The post Triple 7 2023! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Happy Airline Christmas!
Happy Airline Christmas! A few fun yuletide ditties to warm up your Christmas stockings, from Cap'n Aux to you! The post Happy Airline Christmas! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Flight Times International Version
Flight Times International Version! When Cap'n Aux swapped from Domestic to International, so did his "Flight Times" doodle pad. Check it out! The post Flight Times International Version appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Me and My Flight Times
Me and My Flight Times (with respect to Captain Patrick Smith!) What notes do pilots scribble while on an airline flight? Let's find out! The post Me and My Flight Times appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
aNATomy of a Stall
aNATomy of a Stall. When a car stalls, no biggie. When a plane stalls—hoo, boy! It stops flying! Cap'n Aux explains! The post aNATomy of a Stall appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
aNATomy of a Polar Flight
aNATomy of a Polar Flight: taking Santa's shortcut. Sometimes, the closest distance between 2 points is over the North Pole. Cap'n Aux explores what's involved! The post aNATomy of a Polar Flight appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Podcast Interview w/the How To Hobby Team!
Podcast Interview! w/the How To Hobby Team. Cap'n Aux shares crazy stories, how to fly, and more w/the How to Hobby Podcast team! The post Podcast Interview w/the How To Hobby Team! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
9/11 In Memoriam 2022
9/11 In Memoriam 2022. Join Cap'n Aux in remembrance of those lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attack. The post 9/11 In Memoriam 2022 appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Coast Out to Coast In
Coast out to Coast In: aNATomy of a NAT Flight Part 2! Join Cap'n Aux in his 777 on an Atlantic transoceanic flight! The post Coast Out to Coast In appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
aNATomy of a NAT Flight
aNATomy of a NAT Flight. Cap'n Aux explores how Pilots Fly the North Atlantic Organized Track System (NAT-OTS), known as NAT tracks. The post aNATomy of a NAT Flight appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Diverting to Alternate! Part 2
Diverting to Alternate! Part 2 Continued from our concurrent publication, Diverting to Alternate! Part 1 Diverting to Alternate! Part 2 To Divert or Not to Divert—That is the Question My Latest Diversion Episode: The Dreaded Ding! Nothing strikes terror in the heart of a pilot more than the unscheduled ding of a Flight Attendant calling [ ] Continue reading... The post Diverting to Alternate! Part…
Diverting to Alternate!
Diverting to Alternate! What happens when a flight doesn't go exactly as planned? Cap'n Aux explores the options! The post Diverting to Alternate! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
A Passage to India Part 4
A Passage to India Part 4. Cap'n Aux returns to DEL on one of the world's longest flights—this time as Primary Captain! The post A Passage to India Part 4 appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
A Passage to India Part 3
A Passage to India Part 3: The Return Leg! Cap'n Aux flies home from Delhi, when an unexpected delay threatens to cancel the flight! The post A Passage to India Part 3 appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
A Passage to India Part 2
A Passage to India Part 2: Cleared for Takeoff! Cap'n Aux takes us along in his 777 jumpseat on one of the world's longest flights: JFK-DEL! The post A Passage to India Part 2 appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
A Passage to India Part 1
Cap'n Aux takes us along with him in his 777 cockpit, on one of the world's longest flights: JFK-DEL! The post A Passage to India Part 1 appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
My Quorum Q&A Favs!
My Quorum Q A Favs! From techie to funny to profound, Cap'n Aux shares some of his favorite Answers in Quorum's awesome aviation forums! The post My Quorum Q A Favs! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
A Quora Aviation Q&A Quorum!
A Quora Aviation Q A Quorum! Cap'n Aux answers everything we've wanted to know about aviation but were afraid to ask! The post A Quora Aviation Q A Quorum! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
A Month in the Life of Cap’n Aux
A Month in the Life of Cap'n Aux! What's a month in a pilot's life like? Cap'n Aux puts it all together for us, including his recent adventures around the world, and at home. Bonus: some fun stuff with Cap'n Dillon! The post A Month in the Life of Cap n Aux appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Life as a Reserve Commuter Pilot
Reserve pilots wait for a phone call to fly. Commuter pilots fly from one city to another to start work. How does a Commuter pilot on Reserve do both? The post Life as a Reserve Commuter Pilot appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Life as a Reserve Pilot
Life as a Reserve Pilot. Unlike pilots who "hold a line" (schedule), Reserve Pilots have no schedule. They wait for the phone to ring. The post Life as a Reserve Pilot appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .
Aviation Acronym Extravaganza Part 2!
Aviation Acronym Extravaganza Part 2! Cap'n Aux continues our exploration with all those crazy Airbus Acronyms! The post Aviation Acronym Extravaganza Part 2! appeared first on Adventures of Cap n Aux .