Glamor fades. Whether it is the sun, radiation, or just the sum total of alcohol consumed by pilots, the trend is that we are on our way out. And many of us don’t like such talk. But this article on Sully and the Miracle on the Hudson really brought it home for me. Learning years ago was harder since you had to do more of it yourself. With a pen. Or pencil. And an E6B maybe. Oh, and a watch.
The best quote from the article might have been: “Twenty-five years ago, we were a step below astronauts,” says one veteran pilot. “Now we’re a step above bus drivers. And the bus drivers have a better pension.” Continue reading Staying Relevant as an Astronaut or Bus Driver