Les Abend

Here’s a glimpse into a bygone cockpit culture.

Job opportunity was so much more than wearing a name tag.

Date weekend requires some aeronautical decision making.

It’s really just a question of following procedures.

Declaring an emergency, dealing with distractions, and diverting for an unplanned stop.

Has the airline industry mitigated risks? Yes, but it’s an evolving process that requires everyone to participate.

Traditional cockpits are becoming transformational.

Unlikely cockpit comparison found in the waters off Argentina.

Reflecting on a friend’s emergency situation in flight, thanks to some bird ingestion.

Is the profession experiencing a new threat?