Tag Archives: pilot

Minions in the Cockpit: What could possibly go wrong?

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Falcon124

I’ve been a big fan of the Minions characters ever since I first encountered them in the original Despicable Me movie. They are insane, indestructible and hysterical characters that bumble about and create mayhem wherever they go. What’s not to … Continue reading →

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Fighter Pilot: Mis-Adventures beyond the sound barrier with an Australian Top Gun

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Falcon124

Some time ago I picked up a copy of Serge’s book on his career flying the F/A-18 with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). If you don’t already have a copy of this book in your bookcase (or e-Reader) then … Continue reading →

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Montgolfier Day, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Falcon124

Happy Montgolfier Day! On this day in 1783, the first free flight by humans in a hot air balloon was recorded in Paris, France as Pilatre de Rozier & Francois d’Arlandes flew a Montgolfier balloon to an altitude of 3,000′ … Continue reading →

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The San Joaquin Siren: Another Great Pilot Story

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Falcon124

I really enjoy reading aviation books (funny that) and especially (auto)biographies that give me an insight into the experiences of the times, from growing up to learning to fly and then on to surviving various aviation adventures. With that in … Continue reading →

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