Today was one of the better flights in the MD90-30 Level D Full Motion Simulator. It was an enjoyable flight with a lot of hands on. When I say hands on, I mean like fighting the beast all the way down to the ground. I can’t say that it was a safe landing (I crashed and red screened the sim) but it was definitely a learning experience where I would definitely avoid all possibilities of getting myself, crew and passengers involved in.

Departing KLAS on the MCCARAN 2 Departure with the Hector transition, we began setting up for the YENNI 1 Arrival. We were (or at least I thought we were) quite a ahead of the plane in terms of navigational and situational awareness. Little did we know that what the ATIS was broadcasting (Thunderstorms in the Vicinity) would turn into them moving onfield. It was definitely, bar none, the bumpiest ride I have ever experienced. At one point I thought that we lost an engine, but nope, it was just chaos taking over. This was only the 6th flight and with no knowledge of systems (this is only the transition course not the MD90 ground lab) it was a battle. I found myself saying to Kevin that I didn’t think that we would make it.

The first shot around, we had to get revecotred because I blew through the ILS 25R Localizer and then wound up 3000 feet above the Middle Marker. That was a definite go-around. Getting revectored for another approach seemed to go well, but I should have known to not and try to save any approach if I wasn’t stabilized. I definitely wasn’t at 1000′ but I still tried to do it. I had the field in site, but it was too late. We started another inbound approach and I got a chance to go around. Of course, I thought that it was another case of Windshear, but I just wasn’t setup fully. Once more, we got put on the 4.5 DME out from runway 25R and made another attempt. It was an alright one, but still, I definitely would like to get more of this action on.

My babe is coming to town! T-minus 51 hours and counting…(as of this publication)

There has been quite a lot of weather in this part of the US, as well at the northeast, and in lieu of the recent awesome radar images of the squall lines that we were so blessed with, I have included at the bottom right side of the toolbar underneath the link to trelijah, a picture with constant updates from the NOAA website. Check it out. I’m going to sleep now because I have to wake up in like 5 hours for a 3:30AM departure from my house! It’s going to be great!

I have to say that as I am typing this message, there has been a constant array of lightning and thunder for the last 20-30 minutes. It is banging, crackling and bright as hell! Check out the link of Thunderstorms on the WX radar. I’m right where the red is passing through. It should be over shortly, but this was definitely one of the ones I’ll be remembering. Woke me up and kept me up for the entire time.

just something fun in lieu of the CAPT news.

Co-worker #1: Who was in the bathroom just a minute ago?
Co-worker #2: I don’t know.
Co-worker #1: Someone was in there taking a dump, and I could see under the stall that he had his shoes off.
Co-worker #2: Wait, like barefoot?
Co-worker #1: Well, with his socks on. Who would take their shoes off, though?
Co-worker #3: I don’t know, but I think I might start doing that. Not a bad idea!

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Tempe, Arizona

this was taken from: http://overheardintheoffice.com/ check it out! its quite funny.

It is a truly sad day for the CAPT program. It will be missed as well as all the instructors and academics, but WE WILL make this last few months (till the newest class ends) the best ever! We’ll show those main campus people and the rest of the industry what we are made out of! Bowling tonight and Superbowl Party this weekend at my house!

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