I'm a flight instructor and former airline pilot, currently working for your tax dollars as a developmental air traffic controller at the Washington ARTCC in Virginia. This is a personal blog, though as my archive will divulge, my sordid career in aviation leaks through quite a bit. I'm enjoy baseball, snark, and most recently the Big Sky Theory.
This blog is in no way affiliated with the FAA whatsoever. All content, opinions, etc., are mine unless otherwise noted.
Sometimes when that alarm goes off at 3:30am, literally the only thing that gets me out of bed is thinking, “Maybe today I’ll get a pretty sunrise shot for the ol’ blog.”
Crowded Fox alley for the dusk time push.
The line’s out the door for early voting in Chicago’s 32nd ward. Just a reminder, tomorrow’s the last day for early voting in the state of Illinois. After 5pm tomorrow you’ll have to wait until polls open on Tuesday, November 6th. Whoever you support, whatever is important to you, please go and exercise your right to vote during this ridiculously important election (especially if you live in Ohio).
Sunrise from FL180 on the BULLZ3 arrival into O’Hare
Climbing out of Chicago tonight.
Blue Angels and today’s view from brunch.
I was 15 miles south, crossing the shore around 8,000 feet and watching the smoke trails appear. Then I got off the L 45 minutes later and these guys were ripping over my neighborhood. It’s been a fun weekend in Chicago.
Also this shot is amazing.
Bit of a dreary looking day but the temperature is fantastic. One leg back and now three days off. I’ll take it.
August on the lakefront, 10,000ft climbing FL230, direct DUFEE.
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After waiting out a 2 hour ground stop in Duluth, my Fort Wayne turn canceled so I found a quiet place in Terminal 2 to watch the sunset. Leaving for Springfield in an hour and then drinks with username aerodromeinsight. Today sucked but it still beats sitting at a desk.
Back at work this afternoon for a rare 4 day trip of all Chicago turns…and more dirty windshields.
Chicago from 33,000 feet
This town is really growing on me.
Doing touristy things today…like waiting in line.
Oh look, this is home now.
You’ve got an electronic device on below 10,000 feet but I still love you because this a great picture.
