Name:	Ben
Gender:	Male

Country:

USA

Occupation:	First Officer
Current Aircraft(s):	A319

Favorite Music:	It's all about rock!
Favorite Books:	Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales. Have you ever wonder why experienced pilots make dumb mistakes? This book goes into the physiology and psychology of a crisis. A must read for everyone.
Favorite Quotes:	P = PROBLEM LOGGED BY PILOTS S = SOLUTION LOGGED BY MECHANICS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement. S: Almost replaced left inside main tire. P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough. S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft. P: No. 2 propeller seeping prop fluid. S: No. 2 propeller seepage normal. Nos. 1, 3 and 4 propellers lack normal seepage. P: Something loose in ****pit. S: Something tightened in ****pit. P: Dead bugs on windshield. S: Live bugs on backorder. P: Autopilot in "altitude-hold" mode produces a 200-fpm descent. S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground. P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear. S: Evidence removed. P: DME volume unbelievably loud. S: DME volume set to more believable level. P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick. S: That's what they're there for! P: Transponder inoperative. S: Transponder always inoperative in OFF mode. P: The T/C ball seemed stuck in the middle during my last turn. S: Congratulations! You've just made your first coordinated turn. P: Suspected crack in windscreen. S: Suspect you're right. P: Number 3 engine missing. S: Engine found on right wing after brief search. P: Aircraft handles funny. S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious. P: Radar hums. S: Reprogrammed radar with words. P: Mouse in ****pit. S: Cat installed. P: Radio switches stick S: Peanut butter no longer served to flight crew P: Screaming sound in cabin at start-up S: Company accountant deplaned P: Funny smell in ****pit S: Pilot told to change cologne P: Aircraft 2, 400 lbs over max weight S: Aircraft put on diet of 92 octane P: #3 engine knocks at idle S: #3 engine let in for a few beers P: #3 engine runs like it's sick S: #3 engine diagnosed with hangover P: Brakes howl on application S: Don't step on 'em so hard! P: Radio sounds like a squealing pig S: Removed pig from radio. BBQ behind hangar tomorrow P: Whole aircraft smells like BBQ S: Ground Checks OK P: First class cabin floor has a squeak S: Co-pilot told not to play with toddler toys in cabin anymore P: Electrical governor is broke S: Paid off governor's debt to Jimmy "The Fish" Galvano

Date	Aircraft Type	Aircraft Ident	Route	Total Time	Landings	Photos	Comments	Views
15 Nov 2009	ASK 21		2J8 - 2J8	0.6	1	1	0	56