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Author Archives: Falcon124
What’s it like to be the Flight Dispatcher?
Thanks to a mention on Aviatrix’s blog I’ve found the blog of a flight dispatcher, the person on the ground who helps coordinate all the action on the ground. We’ve all seen the stories from the pilots and the cabin … Continue reading
Following the Historical Path
I’ve always been wrapped up in aviation and have dreamed of getting my license so I can spend time in the air. My father was in the Air Force, my mother likes aircraft and my sister spent many years working … Continue reading
Dawn Patrol
This morning was the day of the Royal Victorian Aero Club’s “Dawn Patrol” and, once again, I was watching it from the ground. As a tribute to those who flew in the Battle of Britain during World War II, every … Continue reading
Posted in General Information
Tagged dawn patrol, piper, rvac, t28, warrior, ymav, ymmb, ympc
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Picture This Flying Beer Glass
While heading to work this morning, walking off the escalators out of the subway at Melbourne Central, I stumbled on Pete Wright, Paul Gibbs and the Picture This gang with an entire hot air balloon inflated inside the atrium area … Continue reading
Gear Up please, FO
It’s been over a year since I was last with my friend Carlo in his B737-800 simulator. Back then it was out at the QANTAS sim center near Essendon airport where it was being evaluated by QF for procedures training. … Continue reading
Posted in Simulator Sessions
Tagged 737, EGKK, Flight Experience, LIRN, Simulator, VHHH, VHHX
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Military day at Albert Park
On the way home from the city today, we caught glimpses of the RAAF Roulettes demonstration team putting on a show over Albert Park. I was wondering if they might have been doing a practice run for the Dawn Patrol … Continue reading
Posted in Air shows
Tagged albert park, ct4, museum, raaf, roulettes, winjeel, wirraway
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In the beginning
Hey there and welcome to my flight blog – I’ve been wanting to get my butt in the air for ages and have tried a number of times, including gliding, ballooning and the usual fixed wing lessons. From going up … Continue reading
Roulettes over Albert Park
I just watched the RAAF Roulettes display from the roof of our apartment building. We’re pretty close to Albert Park where the Melbourne Grand Prix is running and, while not a perfect viewing place (damned trees) it wasn’t bad. Now, … Continue reading
I’m BACK! :)
As of today I’m back crewing the balloons again – yay – it’s good to be back although my “day job” doesn’t let me do the crewing more than once or twice a month. At least it gets me out … Continue reading
Chapter 11, the airlines and incompetance
Is it just me or do other people out there think that all the Chapter 11 section of the bankruptcy law in the USA is doing is to preserve outdated, inept and clueless airline management? It amazes me how airlines … Continue reading →