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Les Abend

Les Abend

Les Abend is a retired, 34-year veteran of American Airlines, attempting to readjust his passion for flying airplanes in the lower flight levels—without the assistance of a copilot.
April 30, 2010 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: Let It Snow

One line check that didn't happen.
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March 13, 2010 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: New Panel/New Problems

Old school and new school meet.
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February 19, 2010 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: Making It Real

A Super 80 pilot transitions to 757.
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December 28, 2009 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: Paris Air Show vs. Oshkosh

Finally a Paris layover worthwhile?
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December 8, 2009 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: Life After 60

Is there life after 60?
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November 9, 2009 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: US Airways Flight 1549

The Other Guy.
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October 27, 2009 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: The High Cost of Low Experience

How inexperience led to the fatal crash of Colgan Flight 3407.
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September 24, 2009 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: Three Captains/One Cockpit

Les Abend's line check turns out to be more fun than he imagined.
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August 18, 2009 / By Les Abend

Heroes Behind the Heroes


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July 26, 2009 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat

A London Superbowl Snowstorm Chess Game
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