Sky Ops Surprise: That one time I was an under-cover agent
The goddamned rivets blew my cover. For nine months, I ran a quiet operation. I blended in, asked around a little, mostly …
The April Fool’s joke that won’t quit
Fun fact: I haven’t worn this shirt again. I keep thinking it will go away long enough that I can forget what …
Ellen DeGeneres says I’m doing it wrong
Is that me on the Ellen DeGeneres Show?! I thought my sister was kidding when she announced on Facebook that I had …
#100HappyDays: Flying on Friday the 13th during a full moon
On final approach to Sacramento International Airport at sunset. Friday, June 13, 2014. Although I studiously avoided cracks as a child–who wants …
#100HappyDays: A little Spring snow in the Sierras
Spring over the Sierras on Tax Day, April 15. Apologies for the radio silence this week. I just got home from a …
A grateful heart: Breathtaking sky views
Breathtaking sky views: Flying over the Rocky Mountains on the way to Denver. In the last 10 days, I’ve traversed the country …
Giving thanks where it’s due
On a recent flight from Denver to DC, a passenger brought in a bunch of dark chocolate for the flight attendants. The …
Fly Girl in Training: Finding AvGeek community on Southwest Airlines
Look who’s “flying” a Southwest Airlines 737 jet! My favorite part, aside from meeting new pilot friends, was viewing the see-through glass …