I’ve been wearing sunglasses for most of my aviation career. I use them in pretty much the same way as a doctor who wears a stethoscope around their neck all the time. I have them at the ready in case the sun blasts me in the eyes and I need to look good. What you would never see happen is a doctor wearing their stethoscope … Continue reading Sunglasses Are For The Birds
Part 1 – A Bridge Too Far? I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I am sweating fairly profusely now. The cabin crew are tending to the Captain and removing him while I continue to work the problem. ATC are excellent under these circumstances as they transfer me to another radio frequency with no other aircraft operating on it, allowing me to focus … Continue reading A Bridge Too Far? Pt. 2
I am no scientist; in fact, I effectively failed my way through the sciences in school and managed to escape unscathed by copying from my intelligent classmates on exam day. I’m not a cheater, but I know how to use the assets available to me. Through this act of ingenuity I realised that my problem solving and survival instincts were perfectly suited to life on … Continue reading Raw Talent Killer
It has been a long week and I do not mean that in a good way. I had to go to the doctor with some major medical concerns. Now I don’t mind the doctors all that much but my concerns were real and you know some things you just have to take seriously. I’m heading to Rio tomorrow for a few nights – you … Continue reading Zika May Cause Embarrassment
The Long-Haul Journal of Logan Jacob 