Gravity Fighter, Aviation Advocate, AvGeek, born in Queens, NY. Former @NYCAviation owner/Operations Mgmt/Dispatcher/Loadmaster. Opinions are my own.
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I’m beyond fortunate to have a role that allows me to play an intimate role in legislative efforts, workforce development event planning, student engagement and industry advocacy while serving thousands of member businesses in 7 states. – at San Jose, CA
Who is this gentleman? We’re glad you asked. @PhilDernerJr is the Western Regional Representative for NBAA. He liaises with local and regional government while representing #bizav interests. Say hello to Phil at tomorrow’s San Jose #NBAAForum! #aviation
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One. Week. Left.
We are at 84%, just $520 away from raising $1 for everyone who died on 9/11. It all goes directly to Tunnel To Towers!
I’m doing another 9/11 memorial hike, carrying a firehose up a mountain in memory of hometown friend FF Mikey Elferis, while raising money for Tunnel To Towers Foundation.
Please read more and consider donating: gofund.me/af6b7e705
Only $700 away from the fundraising goal!
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
I’m doing another 9/11 memorial hike, carrying a firehose up a mountain in memory of hometown friend FF Mikey Elferis, while raising money for Tunnel To Towers Foundation.
Please read more and consider donating: gofund.me/af6b7e705
I’m doing another 9/11 memorial hike, carrying a firehose up a mountain in memory of hometown friend FF Mikey Elferis, while raising money for Tunnel To Towers Foundation.
Please read more and consider donating: gofund.me/af6b7e705
Today I learned that there’s an adult soccer league. I thought it was just a game for school kids. Cool. #FIFA
Recent calls for passengers to dress better on airplanes often lean on a mythical era of glamorous air travel, but you’ve been lied to.
My latest article...
open.substack.com/pub/philde…
Cargo pilots fly through the same skies, and face the same risks, but when one crashes, not every tragedy trends.
This article revisits 3 UPS crashes that changed lives and quietly influenced safety for everyone who flies today.
Read or listen here:
open.substack.com/pub/philde…
The most uninformed and the least well-intended will be the first to politicize tragedy.
Keep that in mind over the coming hours and days.
RIP #UPS2976
I have every airline’s app. @AlaskaAir’s is the only one that sends me notifications unrelated to any travel, for no good reason.
They are still getting my loyalty whenever possible. But the app is annoying.
Air India Flight 171: Let’s Pump the Brakes
There’s a lot of noise out there. Before jumping to conclusions, let’s take a moment to understand a few things about the Air India investigation. #AI171
LINK: open.substack.com/pub/philde…
YouTube is about to see my VHS-converted NYC planespotting tapes from the early 2000s.
Part 1 has the final BA Concorde, MD-80 powerback, LGA Expressway Visual s-turns, go arounds, and more.
Not even remotely HD. ;)
Link: youtu.be/QoW4OQLjo_k?si=MBHt…
Phil Derner retweeted
The @wsj is a fine publication filled with some of the world’s best journalists. It was a team I was honored to be a part of. But calling this “Exclusive” while citing our “earlier reported” work on paragraph 14 is self-important, unprofessional and most importantly inaccurate.
Phil Derner retweeted
Oh come on.
They landed in the Azores. It was an A330. They got to hang out in the Azores for 29 hours…not exactly “Lord of the Flies”
Stop doing the “round up” to donate at stores. You’re only helping massive corporations get what should be YOUR tax breaks.
Donate direct.
For over 10 years, people have been asking what my theory is on #MH370...
“My Secret MH370 Theory” on Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/philde…
Air Attack 310, Tankers 72 and 73, and Copter 609 inbound and arriving above. #richardfire
We are also tracking the #RichardFire in @CALFIRERRU, located off El Freso Road, which is 1-2 acres with potential for 10 acres. Additional units have been requested by IC.
These were not "aborted landings." They were "go arounds," assigned by Air Traffic Control, that were purely precautionary out of an abundance of caution.
There was no immediate danger. This is what is SUPPOSED to happen. This is a safety win.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating aborted landings by two flights into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport due to a nearby US Army Black Hawk helicopter that was traveling to the Pentagon. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
I’m very excited to have received this book for my birthday! It’s been on my list for a while. :)
Super exciting to see my book as a #1 New Release on Amazon! It's available for pre-order now and will officially launch on March 8, 2023. So thankful for all the support and interest! ♥️
amazon.com/Flying-Face-Fear-…
