CAL3407, Commuting Pilots and a Personal Confession

Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous.  But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect. — Captain A. G. LamplughA chain of events, often called an error chain, refers to the concept that a number of contributing factors, rather than one single event, typically lead to an accident.  Breaking just one link in the chain could yield vastly different results, which...

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A Delta Pilot's Japan Earthquake Story

Diverted aircraft parked at Yokota Air Base Disclosure:  I didn't write this story but offer thanks to the Delta Pilot who shared his experience.I'm currently still in one piece, writing from my room in the Narita crew hotel.It's 8am. This is my inaugural trans-pacific trip as a brand new, recently checked out, international 767 Captain and it has been interesting, to say the least, so far. I've crossed the Atlantic three times so far so the...

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Al Capone and Chicago O'Hare

Two stories, both true and worth reading…STORY NUMBER ONEMany years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago.  Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to murder.  Capone had a lawyer nicknamed "Easy Eddie." He was Capone's lawyer for a good reason.   Eddie was very good!  In fact, Eddie's skill at legal maneuvering kept Big...

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