This is a guest post by Cheapflights. It’s not exactly flight-training related, but they provided some great pictures of airline flying. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the photos.
There’s nothing like the feeling of boarding an aeroplane to go on holiday. You can begin to relax after the hustle and bustle of being inside the airport itself, and the moment you sit down and buckle your belt is the moment your holiday really begins. But, what happens when you’re flying? When you’re seated on the plane, you don’t get to see how great it is to experience an aircraft taking-off or landing. You’re also unlikely to get to see what it’s like inside the cockpit. Here at cheapflights.com.au we’ve compiled some our favourite images of take-off and landings, and what those look like when you’re seated in the cockpit.
Takeoffs and Landings – Photos From the International Airline World
Wingnuts: The Sky’s the Limit – Aviation Humor from Joel Mugglin
Aviation is such a stylized pursuit. We have our own acronym-laden language, references and fish stories — (there I was…). It’s a unique and sometimes silly culture that is ripe for lampooning. And that’s just what Joel Mugglin does in his book, Wingnuts: The Sky’s the Limit.
So that’s why they call them de-icing boots. It all makes sense now!
In it, you’ll find a hilarious collection of whimsical hand-drawn cartoons that poke fun at all aspects of aviation. I found myself chuckling with each turn of the page. How can I describe the humor? In a word: corny, and that’s a good thing. It’s what I imagine might happen if John and Martha King got together with Rod Machado to write a cartoon. Yes, it’s that funny.
Everybody in aviation is represented in Wingnuts: pilots, students, mechanics, instructors, flight attendants and more. As such, I think anybody with an interest in aviation will get a kick out of it, including non-flying friends and spouses.
Wingnuts: The Sky’s the Limit is available as an e-Book for iPad users in the iTunes book store and is also available in print from Amazon.
More Sample Cartoons:
Review of Applied Aerodynamics for Private and Commercial Pilots
For the past few months, I’ve been reading Steve Pomroy’s Applied Aerodynamics for Private and Commercial Pilots. Written by an aerobatic instructor with a background in engineering, Applied Aerodynamics brings clarity to a fascinating and often misunderstood subject. I think it’s a great read and a great resource for pilots of all levels. Here’s why.
Flying is cool, and aviation-themed clothing should be too
For several months now, I’ve been following Heading 370 on twitter: @hdg370. Founded by young entrepreneur Ian Hoyt, Heading 370 injects fresh energy into the aviation space by creating fashionable apparel & accessories with an airborne twist. My favorite: the sectional chart cheese tray!
I really like what he’s trying to do with the Heading 370 brand, so when Ian reached out to me to give him a little free press, I couldn’t refuse.
Hoyt wants to take his company to the next level by cranking out more designs, but like most startups, he needs help to make it happen:
“I am asking for you fellow lovers of aviation and design, to help contribute to this idea in a huge way. I am seeking anyone that loves fresh and unique designs to help me in furthering my first t-shirt line for Heading 370. With one design already production, we know that we need more designs out there for the world to see. This is where you all come in. By contributing to our campaign, you are helping the world see the impact that aviation has on its users.”
So he’s basically asking for a little crowd-funding support (what a cool new concept that is for new businesses!). Go check out Heading 370′s IndieGoGo page and see what you think.
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broadbentfamily: Hey there, as a student pilot - this is a nice quick one ... from a re...
Paul: Ian has a ton of passion and drive as an aviator and an entrepreneur. ...
Paul: Definitely going to have to pick up a copy! It's alway interesting to...
franksgue: One Web source, for which I have lost the reference, says that an airp...
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