Not so long ago we presented here Sam Chui’s wonderful new book, Air2. Many readers who saw his striking aviation photography had been wondering: how does he do it? In this exclusive interview Sam reveals some of his secrets and plans. Sam, you are making some of the most fantastic aircraft pictures on the planet….… Continue reading Aviation photos you have never seen before…
Category: Interesting people
The stories of interesting people with their unusual flight plans
There is life beyond aviation
It is often said that aviation is a bug… once you get it, there is no cure. Of course those of us who have been bitten by this particular bug do not really mind and bear the consequences happily. The momentum often takes us further down the well trodden path even after retirement… A lucky… Continue reading There is life beyond aviation
Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
David Allen – Raised in an aviation family in an aviation town Dave was Chief Engineer, Crew Information Systems at Boeing What were you dreaming of becoming when you were a kid? I was raised in an aviation family in an aviation town. I was born and raised for 16 years in Wichita, Kansas. My… Continue reading Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Eric Platteau – A gourmand communicator Eric is the communications chief of the SESAR Joint Undertaking What were you dreaming of becoming when you were a kid? I wanted to become a cook, a chef. I am quite a gourmet and greedy. It is also linked to a family habit of long and friendly family… Continue reading Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Who is the winner of the 2010 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy?
Charles Lindbergh, Igor Sikorsky, Juan Trippe, John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Harrison Ford… What is common to all these names? Well, all those gentlemen were winners of the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. What is not common to all these names? Except one they were all iconic figures in aeronautics or astronautics… and of course only one… Continue reading Who is the winner of the 2010 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy?
Getting Knighted for merits in navigation -Theo van de Ven
Those who have met Theo van de Ven of KLM will remember him as a gentle guy who nevertheless knows full well what he is about. Always ready to help and to explain things he is the ultimate teacher who is always remembered by his pupils and colleagues alike. He is currently working at KLM’s… Continue reading Getting Knighted for merits in navigation -Theo van de Ven
Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Marissa Colclasure – The sky is not the limit, it is the beginning Marissa is a mom, pilot, sky-diver and co-founder of Wings over Hawaii What were you dreaming of becoming when you were a kid? I dreamt of flying. In some form or fashion. I’ve never said I wanted to fly for the airlines or… Continue reading Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Mike Russo, take 2 Not long after we published the interview with Mike Russo in the “Interesting people, unusual flight plans” series, Mike was presented with a 2010 Volare Special Award by the Airlines Avionics Institute (AAI) at the 2010 AMC/AEEC. Each year, AAI encourages the contribution of ideas, leadership and innovation by allowing individuals… Continue reading Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Christophe Hamel – Always listen to the inner voice! After many years in aviation, Christophe is also an entrepreneur in the wellness and lighting industries. What were you dreaming of becoming when you were a kid? I was thinking of becoming a pilot and at age 15 or so, of being the owner of a… Continue reading Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Interesting people, unusual flight plans…
Mike Russo – Looking back on a lifetime in aviation Mike, lead principal engineer and Executive Secretary of the AEEC has recently retired from Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC). What were you dreaming of becoming when you were a kid? I grew up in a rural family with limited means and there were not that many… Continue reading Interesting people, unusual flight plans…