The-North-Coast-Scouter--February-2013

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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.  

Just how we roll at UAL

To: Chief Pilot IAH base

The entire family was on board for a 50^th 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

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.   

Hawaiian Airlines to purchase A321neo aircraft from Airbus - Airlines for America SmartBrief

Hawaiian Airlines to purchase A321neo aircraft from Airbus - Airlines for America SmartBrief

Merry Christmas to my Aviation Brethren!

Just wanted to make sure that I took the time to wish each and everyone of you a "Very Merry Christmas" and a "Healthy/Happy & Prosperous New Year." 

Your friendship, camaraderie and brotherhood have meant so much to me this past year.   

Addtional INTEL to "Hang'in with the EG"

 Well, to say that I enjoyed hav'in my buddy come all the way out to the Left Coast, away from his kin in Charlotte, is an understatement. He helped me out of a jam regarding adequate Safety Over-site on the Hot Ramp during the Pacific Coast's - Wings Over Wine Country" Airshow this past August. I couldn't have done it without his safety expertise.  As you can see, P-51's put a smile on his face too. 

But, I have to tell ya that I was completely taken aback when I learned that he was a closet "Charlie Brown" fan as well.  We had a great time time checking out the Charles M. Schulz Museum, and then took sometime out to have lunch at the "Warm Puppy Cafe" which has windows overlooking into Snoppy's Home Ice skating rink. The lunch wasn't half bad either. 
    

Here's one we both got a big chuckle out of too.