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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.
November 19, 2020 / By Les Abend

Not Your Father’s Simulator

Virtual Fly North America disrupts simulator design.
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September 15, 2020 / By Les Abend

Preventing Breaks in the Safety Chain

How breaking or weakening even one link can define the outcome of a flight.
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August 25, 2020 / By Les Abend

Flying During Coronavirus: Threat-And-Error Management From An Airline Pilot

Avoiding the coronavirus and a gopher turtle
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July 14, 2020 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: A Vintage Weekend

Six degrees of aviation separation.
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April 23, 2020 / By Les Abend

Jumpseat: The American Dream

A Brazilian pilot’s challenging road to success.
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December 13, 2019 / By Les Abend

A Starfighter Reborn

An airline pilot finds a second career.
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October 1, 2019 / By Les Abend

Flying Into Sun ‘n Fun

A stowaway cat leads to an interesting flight.
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August 7, 2019 / By Les Abend

What Happens Next For Boeing?

Exploring the 737 MAX tragedies.
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June 5, 2019 / By Les Abend

The Story and Family Behind the Jetmobile

An inspiring new mission of outreach for a jet engine.
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April 29, 2019 / By Les Abend

Airplane Buying Tips

How a former airline pilot bought airplanes.
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