Aviation BS and Photo Thread

My first career was in aviation. Miss it sometimes.


2004, Camp Anaconda Iraq. I was a Blackhawk Mechanic from 2000-2006


2008-2010 I worked as the Line Manager at a local FBO. Had the pleasure of working around some truly amazing aircraft like this beauty, Aluminum Overcast. Ground handling this thing, with four big radials shaking the tarmac, was a once in a lifetime experience.

I moved on to work in commercial aviation for two years before changing careers. My business degree put me behind a desk making better money for my family with less crazy hours, but I do miss it sometimes.

 

That's a badass hotel isn't it?

 

Looking at some jetbridge parts in one of our airport boneyards and found this. If I didn't have a gazebo already and a way to get it home, this would make a sweet roof for my deck!

 

It was pretty cool!

 

My wife and I stayed there last year, we spent 90% of the time on the patio of our room on the 26th floor, watching the bellagio fountain and departing aircraft turning right over the hotel on departure!

 

Nice! I didn't spend much time in my room, as per usual when I travel, but the view was cool

 

Back when I was an instructor, I enjoyed teaching multi the most. I think I did about 900 hours as an MEI. But if you’re done with CFI stuff, it’s definitely not worth adding. Being a CFI/MEI is a lot of work!

 

I am assuming my son will do the CFI route to build time. If he does MEI I will definitely try to get in some hours with him. He may not like riding with me though.

 

I was there last week, upgraded to a double suite on the fifty something floor due to my Marriott status.

 

Nice! I was on the 56th floor. Wayyyyy up there. Being a Marriott member is so great!

 

Was passing along i20 in N. Louisiana by Bossier and spotted this icon. They had an air show last week that a coworker attended and he said the f35 put on a good show. He said there was a hometown hero flying his Red Bull stunt plane that just killed it.

 

I understand that peace is their profession.

 

Instructing in the multi was a ton of fun. Kinda miss it. Flying a jet sounds fun but in reality it’s extremely boring.

 

And here I am waiting for a letter for the 3 Medical...

 

Just stumbled across this thread ... here's my daily driver

 

Flew by these guys near the front range on Monday night.

We heard you coming.....

Welcome to the thread.

 

lol, no, you're definitely not sneaking up on anybody in a Mitsi. But it's hands down my favorite plane I've laid hands on with the baby Dash a close second.

 

Is that daily a mitsu?

 

Yeah, she's a '79 Marquise (MU-2B-60)

 

flight simmed one some weeks ago on the basement setup.