A Blast From the Past

A Blast From the Past
Here is an Oldie Goldie - Northeast Airlines Conviar 240.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Another tidbit from the EG's past

Well, here is where it all started, about two years after I first got started flying in the summer of 1977, right after high school was over. The Ole' Pelican (Capt'in Flett) wouldn't let me get started during high school, because he didn't think I was serious enough. He was right of course, but I didn't think so at the time.


It took a while due to household budget cuts late 77 through 78; wedded bliss at "Casa de la Flett" took a nose dive in 78, as the Pelican sought other living arrangements.  So it was more paying work and minimum school hours at the local Jr. College, plus a few extra bucks from dear Ole' Mom to help gets things done.

BTW, Mary Gafianey as a Designee, was no easy ride; she wasn't even that nice to ya when she wasn't given you a check ride.  I guess it didn't matter whether you give her all your money for lessons at her fine flying establishment, she played no favorites in the cockpit.  

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Just how we roll at UAL

To: Chief Pilot IAH base
The entire family was on board for a 50th wedding anniversary dealio in Maui when grandma realized she had left her purse in the terminal.  The Captain (with a capital ‘C’) held the flight so as to re-united the family with the patriarch and his spousal unit since grandpa had gone along for the search.  Another successful FN delay as they arrived in Maui on-time.
If you would please let everyone involve, what a great job he did on this day I’d appreciate it.
V/R
Andy
Chief Pilot SFO Base 
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From: Flett, Duncan [SFOFO]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 11:45 AM
To: Allen, Andy [SFOFO]
Subject: Fwd: Flight Crew of 52 on 2/12/13 SFO-OGG

Andy,

Here is the crew from FLT 52 of the 12th.  They held the pushback till a senior family member was 
able to retrieve her purse.  Awesome job,
Duncan 
Captain Duncan Flett
AIRBUS Line Check Airman 
Flight Manager - SFOFO

Monday, February 4, 2013

The Four Horseman of Aviation

Came across this picture the other day; made me smile just remembering the day.
These are but a slice of some of the fearless aviators I know in Charlotte, NC.