Dec 7, 2009 | Capt Rons Blog
PBS Frontline aired an excellent documentary recently called “Flying Cheap.” It highlighted the problems with regional airlines—those airlines that supplement major airlines by flying routes not profitable to fly with larger planes. Frontline chose to air the program...
Aug 21, 2009 | Capt Rons Blog
As a fear of flying and aviation expert, the aftermath of the Miracle on the Hudson brought requests from the local media for my take on US Airways Flight 1549’s ditching in the Hudson River. In one day, I appeared on one channel three times as an aviation expert and...
Jun 21, 2009 | Capt Rons Blog
December 17 is a historic day in aviation. In 1903, 106 years ago, the Wright brothers made their first flight. It was a monumental event then, but today their flight wouldn’t cover the distance from one wingtip on a Boeing 747 to the other. Their feat was pretty...
Apr 10, 2009 | Capt Rons Blog
An email from recovering fearful flyer Regina was directed this week to Capt. Ron: WHAAAAATTTTTT the FAA is going to allow pilots to fly while taking antidepressants???? (&_(*M&*$N)C(@*MX)@ What airlines are this dumb? And to agree with the FAA on this one?...