I was thrilled when Kathy McCullough accepted my request to share some of her experiences working in her very special office. As a former Northwest Orient Airlines pilot who worked her way up to the mythical position of captain of a Boeing 747, Kathy paints a very vivid picture of how it feels to be […]
Kathy McCullough: flying the 747 in Japan (part 1) Read More »
2013 was the year where the RAF would put an end to two of their legendary aircraft’s careers. One extremely rare and very old 4 holer and another one with one less engine but almost as legendary. With the new flying-Airbus-jet-A-gas-stations being delivered, this would also make both species extinct for good, worldwide.
In search of the VC-10… Read More »
This story features many pictures of different aircraft, some of which you may not be able to see very well. You’ve been warned…
Blog from the fog – London Heathrow in 2008 Read More »
Back in 2010, A380 weren’t yet a much common sight, in Europe or elsewhere. Only Singapore Airlines, the launch customer, had a few, as well as Qantas and Emirates. The next company to join the whale club was going to be Air France. As usual with new aircraft type introductions this meant short haul training
AF1980 AKA crossing the channel in an unreasonably oversized aircraft Read More »
It has been a while since I wanted to fly the Kuwait airways (KU) A300. For a long time, it has been flying between Geneva and Frankfurt, alternating with the company A340-300, on the first leg of its fifth freedom flight to Kuwait city.
Rocket takeoff on the Emir of Kuwait Boeing 747 Read More »
First a bit of context. Last august, a huge 4 days event, the 100 years of Swiss aviation airshow was held in Payerne, with visitors like Vampires (yes, actual vampires!), P-51D and even the A380 and Swiss A330. We decided to go with friends from Grenoble and Chambery the day before the show for the
That sweet, sweet sound Read More »
After getting back from a spotting day at Grenoble 3 weeks ago, I though well how about I try to fly one of these soon-to-be-gone airplanes as well. I am talking about the 757, the hottest narrow body there is.
Circling approach at Chambery Airport on the 757-200 Read More »