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Pappy Boyington, Black Sheep Squadron, Medal of Honor, Ace

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Pappy Boyington Marine Corps Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was one of the most decorated pilots in World War II. He is best known for leading t...
Pappy Boyingon, baa black sheep, vmf 214

Pappy Boyington, Black Sheep Squadron, Medal of Honor, Ace

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Pappy Boyington Marine Corps Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington was one of the most decorated pilots in World War II. He is best known for leading t...
The Call for SOP'S - Airspeed Junkie

The Call for SOP'S, Airline Standard Operating Procedures

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Rather than bore you to death with the FAA version of standard operating procedures, lets tell a story of disfunction instead.  The SOP's come later.
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The Best and Worst Moments of My Aviation Career, True Stories

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These are moments in time that are not the absolute best or worst moments in history but they are the best or worst memories recorded by all levels...
Aviation Lies, The Biggest Ones You Once Believed Was True.

Aviation Lies, The Biggest Ones You Once Believed Was True

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 What are the biggest aviation lies you once believed was true in aviation?  You could probably ask 10 different people this question and get 10 di...
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Aviation Career Advice-If You Could Go Back in Time and Tell Yourself One Thing about Your Career, What Would it Be?

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If You Could Go Back in Time and Tell Yourself One Thing about Your Career, What Would it Be? This article focuses on something different,It is lik...
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Pilots Drinking, What Happens When Pilots Show Up To Work Under The Influence Of Alcohol

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What is the real story that you don't hear when pilots show up to work after drinking?  Maybe it is not what you think.
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Directions for Retirement Plaque

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FAQ's 1. Do you carry all the logo's for all the airlines? Yes unless its some small airline from the 80's chances are we have it. 2. Does this g...
Do You Love Aviation?

Do You Love Aviation?

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I think if you were to ask a group of pilots ranging from private pilots to airline pilots if they love aviation, most would say yes.  In fact I wo...
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The New Normal for Pilot Experience in Aviation

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So what is the “New Era” of pilot mileage or experience levels? There is a funny joke that has been around for years, How do you know if you have m...
What is Inside a Pilot Brain? - Airspeed Junkie

What is Inside a Pilot Brain?

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There are lots of things that go on inside a pilot brain.  The longer you have worked or flown as a pilot, the more complex and developed the pilot...
Garbage Aviation Articles and How to Avoid Them - Airspeed Junkie

Garbage Aviation Articles and How to Avoid Them

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Here I go, about to open my mouth and most likely offend someone, but I am going to do it anyway. There are a lot of articles about aviation out th...
Theo Van Eijck "I Stole a Plane to Get Out of the Navy" - Airspeed Junkie

Theo Van Eijck "I Stole a Plane to Get Out of the Navy"

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This story originates and is referenced from https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-49773399 and is about Theo Van Eijck   For two years the BBC’s Emma J...
Airplane Cups Frequently Asked Questions - Airspeed Junkie

Airplane Cups Frequently Asked Questions

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Some of the most common questions about airplane cups and bringing beverages onto the plane. Can you take a cup of coffee on an airplane?  Yes you ...