James McBrideEnergy ManagementWe try NOT to misuse the planet’s resources in aviation.Jan 12, 2020Jan 12, 2020
James McBrideBeliefThe first rule of instrument flying — have faith; BELIEVE your instruments!Dec 15, 2019Dec 15, 2019
James McBrideSwiss Cheese Day“ALITALIA XXX! WHICH SID are you flying?” The voice of the radar controller on the VHF sounded more than a little concerned, he was mighty…Dec 2, 2019Dec 2, 2019
James McBrideAirliner UAVs…?It is true that we live in an ever-changing world. One where the assumptions of the past, fail to live up to the reality of today. Take…Nov 14, 2019Nov 14, 2019
James McBridePowerback at Agra.How not to flush your airline career down the toilet.Nov 6, 2019Nov 6, 2019
James McBrideThe Lever of ShameOn training airline pilots and how I learn so much from them…Nov 3, 2019Nov 3, 2019
James McBrideMagenta ChildrenBack in the mid ’90s, American Airlines identified a problem. In 68% of aircraft accidents which they analysed, it was determined that a…Oct 28, 2019Oct 28, 2019
James McBrideThe ‘Sully Moment’I know how a priest feels… Maybe I should rephrase that. You see, I was in a privileged position. I was listening first-hand, one to one…Oct 25, 2019Oct 25, 2019
James McBrideKick the Tires…Before the flight of every aircraft there is a procedure carried out by the crew. In commercial aviation it is commonly referred to as…Oct 22, 2019Oct 22, 2019