The "A590" track is a heavily traveled one way route between Japan and Alaska. To accommodate this demand, aircraft are stacked on top of each other separated by 1000'. We were at FL 340. The B747 above is at FL 350 and the B767 below is at FL 330.
Yesterday, marked the beginning of my 24th year here at UPS. Seems like yesterday, when I started.
Since then, I've plumbed on the #DC8, and #B747 classic; flew the #B757, #B767 and #MD11 as #FirstOfficer, before upgrading to #Captain on the #B747-400 and -8.
What a ride
No amount of automation can handle an aircraft in these conditions.
Skill, experience, and knowing the limit of your crew and jet is what makes aviation the safest mode of transportation.
βOh, he canβt land that, surely not!β
Thousands have tuned into a live stream of aeroplanes landing at Heathrow Airport as pilots battle gale force winds during Storm Eunice.
My dad was rushed to the hospital this morning. Doctor called. Prognosis is grave.
My girls and I are traveling to him now.
Would you please keep him in your prayers?
Today, marks my 21st anniversary at UPS. What an honor it has been to be a part of a great company that serves the world in global logistics. I wouldn't be here today, if it wasn't for them believing in me and given me a chance.
What a gift!
Today, my daughter would have been 24 years old. She was our little angel with whom we called, "Our Piece of Heaven."
Sadly, our plans for her were cut short due to a rare congenital condition that mirrored trisomy 18. For thirty days we lived at @CincyChildrens Neonatal