Flybyz1
@flybyz1.bsky.social
Retired aviation, medicine, science and government.
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#aviation #PsychSciSky #fountainpens #afcbournemouth
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#aviation #PsychSciSky #fountainpens #afcbournemouth
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Flybyz1
@flybyz1.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Following friends and interesting accounts in the exodus from X. After exploring here, very impressed with the ease of navigation and finding the old groups…
Thank you BlueWave for the inclusion!! 💙🎉
January 10, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Thank you BlueWave for the inclusion!! 💙🎉
Thank you for the add! 💙🎉
December 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Thank you for the add! 💙🎉
…and the Air Traffic Controllers, Airways Facilities Maintainers, Pilots, Dispatchers keeping the airspace safe and getting us home for the holidays.
December 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
…and the Air Traffic Controllers, Airways Facilities Maintainers, Pilots, Dispatchers keeping the airspace safe and getting us home for the holidays.
Interesting paper.
Really interesting research showing that while ultra-specialization in a single discipline might lead to better results early in one’s career, multi-discipline training and practice pays off big time in the long run. This applies to a range of professions from scientists to athletes and more
Recent discoveries on the acquisition of the highest levels of human performance
Scientists have long debated the origins of exceptional human achievements. This literature review summarizes recent evidence from multiple domains on the acquisition of world-class performance. We re...
www.science.org
December 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Interesting paper.
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The primary thing I write about in terms of aviation safety is how long the cascade of events can be prior to an aircraft accident. While failures in the cockpit might exist, they are rarely the first step in what goes wrong. Sometimes the cascade is months or years in the making (i.e. 737 MAX). /1
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The primary thing I write about in terms of aviation safety is how long the cascade of events can be prior to an aircraft accident. While failures in the cockpit might exist, they are rarely the first step in what goes wrong. Sometimes the cascade is months or years in the making (i.e. 737 MAX). /1
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“We almost had a midair collision up here,” the JetBlue pilot said... “They passed directly in our flight path ... They don’t have their transponder turned on, it’s outrageous.”
Our military thinks they can do whatever they want with no accountability 😡
Outrageous is right!
#Pinks
Our military thinks they can do whatever they want with no accountability 😡
Outrageous is right!
#Pinks
Pilot narrowly avoids ‘midair collision’ with US air force plane near Venezuela
JetBlue pilot calls incident ‘outrageous’ and says US military refueling tanker didn’t have transponder turned on
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
“We almost had a midair collision up here,” the JetBlue pilot said... “They passed directly in our flight path ... They don’t have their transponder turned on, it’s outrageous.”
Our military thinks they can do whatever they want with no accountability 😡
Outrageous is right!
#Pinks
Our military thinks they can do whatever they want with no accountability 😡
Outrageous is right!
#Pinks
Please give @chasingray.bsky.social a follow and check out her substack.
She keeps our focus on aviation safety!!
She keeps our focus on aviation safety!!
If pull-ups & “masculinity contests”are how we are covering aviation in the US now, then all hope is lost.
P.S. it’s not how I am covering aviation and I will have a newsletter out next week on some recent news about DC airspace, ATC and more. Sign up here:
colleenmondor.substack.com
P.S. it’s not how I am covering aviation and I will have a newsletter out next week on some recent news about DC airspace, ATC and more. Sign up here:
colleenmondor.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Please give @chasingray.bsky.social a follow and check out her substack.
She keeps our focus on aviation safety!!
She keeps our focus on aviation safety!!
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There is no excuse for allowing any ADS-B waivers in DC airspace. None. If the Black Hawk had ADS- B, there is a high (stratospheric) likelihood the Jan midair would have been avoided.
This bill needs to stop until the provision is removed.
www.npr.org/2025/12/10/n...
This bill needs to stop until the provision is removed.
www.npr.org/2025/12/10/n...
NTSB warns that defense bill could undermine aviation safety changes after DCA crash
The head of the NTSB is voicing strong opposition to provisions in the defense policy bill. The NTSB says the House bill would undermine safety improvements made after the mid-air collision near DCA.
www.npr.org
December 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
There is no excuse for allowing any ADS-B waivers in DC airspace. None. If the Black Hawk had ADS- B, there is a high (stratospheric) likelihood the Jan midair would have been avoided.
This bill needs to stop until the provision is removed.
www.npr.org/2025/12/10/n...
This bill needs to stop until the provision is removed.
www.npr.org/2025/12/10/n...
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I wanted to drop some air traffic controller figures on you.
In March of this year, Acting FAA Admin Chris Rocheleau testified before Congress that there were currently about 11,000 controllers.
simpleflying.com/faa-administ...
In March of this year, Acting FAA Admin Chris Rocheleau testified before Congress that there were currently about 11,000 controllers.
simpleflying.com/faa-administ...
FAA Administrator Hopes To Hire 2,000 More Air Traffic Controllers This Year
For 2025, new Federal Aviation Administration leadership aims to resupply air traffic controllers.
simpleflying.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I wanted to drop some air traffic controller figures on you.
In March of this year, Acting FAA Admin Chris Rocheleau testified before Congress that there were currently about 11,000 controllers.
simpleflying.com/faa-administ...
In March of this year, Acting FAA Admin Chris Rocheleau testified before Congress that there were currently about 11,000 controllers.
simpleflying.com/faa-administ...
This is a great read and accurately captures key points about the FAA’s history of air traffic modernization attempts. It is an important perspective and well researched. Aviation folks please read and share.
#aviation #aviationhistory #aviationsafety #airtrafficcontrol #avgeeks
#aviation #aviationhistory #aviationsafety #airtrafficcontrol #avgeeks
I worked hard on this one. It’s old school aviation writing; a deep dive into what happened in the last attempt at an ATC upgrade (NextGen) and why the FAA & DOT need to talk about it. I go all the way back to 60s in how we got here - no paywall!
leehamnews.com/2025/11/04/a...
leehamnews.com/2025/11/04/a...
As ATC collapses, FAA modernization funding remains elusive - Leeham News and Analysis
By Colleen Mondor Nov. 4, 2025, © Leeham News: The US Air Traffic Control (ATC) system is melting down as the US federal government shutdown takes its toll on an already overstressed, understaffed, un...
leehamnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This is a great read and accurately captures key points about the FAA’s history of air traffic modernization attempts. It is an important perspective and well researched. Aviation folks please read and share.
#aviation #aviationhistory #aviationsafety #airtrafficcontrol #avgeeks
#aviation #aviationhistory #aviationsafety #airtrafficcontrol #avgeeks
FYI…New York announced $10M in state funds for brain research. #neuroskyence #PsychSciSky
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of SUNY Brain Institute With $10 Million Investment to Fuel SUNY Excellence in Life-Saving Research
Governor Hochul announced a $10 million investment to launch the SUNY Brain Institute; a multi-campus initiative focused on expanding SUNY’s groundbreaking neuroscience research.
www.governor.ny.gov
October 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
FYI…New York announced $10M in state funds for brain research. #neuroskyence #PsychSciSky
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
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July 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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I’ve seen lots of new folks in the fountain pen feed, and I wrote a piece for Goldspot that might be interesting if you want a deep-dive into how fountain pens work.
I think it’s pretty darn good. Glug!
I think it’s pretty darn good. Glug!
How Does a Fountain Pen Work? The Inner Mechanisms of Pens
Our comprehensive guide demystifies the workings of fountain pens, from their intricate nibs to the smooth ink flow, perfect for enthusiasts and beginners alike.
goldspot.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’ve seen lots of new folks in the fountain pen feed, and I wrote a piece for Goldspot that might be interesting if you want a deep-dive into how fountain pens work.
I think it’s pretty darn good. Glug!
I think it’s pretty darn good. Glug!
The fountain pen community here is growing and is quite enjoyable! Especially appreciated people posting their art and swatches from the Advent calendar inks and pen show acquisitions…
Starter pack for fountain pen collectors, ink enthusiasts and journaling. If you want to connect with people who love fountain pens as much as you do, click the link to find active content creators. DM to be added to the list.
go.bsky.app/JF2vDWu
go.bsky.app/JF2vDWu
March 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The fountain pen community here is growing and is quite enjoyable! Especially appreciated people posting their art and swatches from the Advent calendar inks and pen show acquisitions…
Visited Fahrney’s several times. Looking forward to Drew Brown’s influence. Thank you for posting this update!
If anyone is interested in the Fahrney's situation, this is some of what was discussed at the panel they held at the Baltimore Pen Show:
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March 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Visited Fahrney’s several times. Looking forward to Drew Brown’s influence. Thank you for posting this update!
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We are marking, at least in part, the last day of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week for 2025 with a gift that will keep on giving year-round. Lisa's (@peacewind.aero) work on this has been both meticulous and tireless. Follow Lisa and we encourage you to take a look at her great Starter Pack. | 🛩️ 👩🏻✈️ 🥇
March 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We are marking, at least in part, the last day of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week for 2025 with a gift that will keep on giving year-round. Lisa's (@peacewind.aero) work on this has been both meticulous and tireless. Follow Lisa and we encourage you to take a look at her great Starter Pack. | 🛩️ 👩🏻✈️ 🥇
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Not all stories of women in aviation sweep across history or continents, although many do exactly that. Some are at a smaller scale but are no less important. This one, for instance — by Sparky Barnes for General Aviation News — utterly charmed us. What's not to love about Betty, indeed. | 🛩️ 👩🏻✈️ 🥇 📍 🇺🇸
What’s not to love about Betty? — General Aviation News
Airport Greeter Betty Easley's devotion to all things aviation makes a lasting and positive impression upon aviators, with compliments about her posted on Foreflight and AirNav.com.
generalaviationnews.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Not all stories of women in aviation sweep across history or continents, although many do exactly that. Some are at a smaller scale but are no less important. This one, for instance — by Sparky Barnes for General Aviation News — utterly charmed us. What's not to love about Betty, indeed. | 🛩️ 👩🏻✈️ 🥇 📍 🇺🇸
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Just now picking up my daughter’s Claudia’s Corgi, Gracie, from her spaying procedure from Friendship Animal Hospital in northwest DC.
It turns out they are doing something amazing for people victimized by the insane government purges 👉
It turns out they are doing something amazing for people victimized by the insane government purges 👉
Animal hospital in DC waives fees for laid off federal workers
Community members are thanking the hospital for its generous gesture.
www.wusa9.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Just now picking up my daughter’s Claudia’s Corgi, Gracie, from her spaying procedure from Friendship Animal Hospital in northwest DC.
It turns out they are doing something amazing for people victimized by the insane government purges 👉
It turns out they are doing something amazing for people victimized by the insane government purges 👉
Seeing the aurora was always high on my bucket list! This past year provided amazing displays. Beautiful pic!!
I'm almost half a century of living I had never seen the aurora and then got to see it twice in the space of a year. For #Stunday here's my favorite shot from time number two.
#EastCoastKin #aurora #northernlights #photography
#EastCoastKin #aurora #northernlights #photography
February 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Seeing the aurora was always high on my bucket list! This past year provided amazing displays. Beautiful pic!!
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For those who like to chat about fountain pens, fountain pen ink, and stationery, I have a Fountain Pen People Starter Pack in my profile. If you wish to be added to that list, let me know! go.bsky.app/8xxD8zY
January 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
For those who like to chat about fountain pens, fountain pen ink, and stationery, I have a Fountain Pen People Starter Pack in my profile. If you wish to be added to that list, let me know! go.bsky.app/8xxD8zY
Interesting project…
Here's lots of advance notice of a worthwhile — not to mention interesting and exciting — project. Why not take a look and see if it's something in which you may want to participate. Full details with link. (📸 Andrea Christensen via @lighthawk-org.bsky.social) | 🛩️ 🦆 📅 🥇
50 in 50 Challenge
May 26 - July 14, 2025 | LightHawk® Conservation Flying | Across North America 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇲🇽
blufly.media
February 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Interesting project…
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Good Thursday Night, bluesky!
February 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Good Thursday Night, bluesky!
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Eastern Bluebird perched on an icy branch. These small friends went through plenty of mealworms today! I had a stroke of luck with this shot, the color in the background is a passing train. 🪶
February 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Eastern Bluebird perched on an icy branch. These small friends went through plenty of mealworms today! I had a stroke of luck with this shot, the color in the background is a passing train. 🪶
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#Antonov #An-124, #Antonov Airlines / Design Bureau (UR-82007) by Marek Horák (#Prague - Václav Havel) #Cargo #aviation #photography #avgeeks
Antonov An-124 photographed by Marek Horák
Antonov Airlines / Design Bureau | Antonov | An-124 | UR-82007 | Czech Republic, Prague - Václav Havel (PRG - LKPR) | Photo taken by Marek Horák
airplane-pictures.net
December 22, 2024 at 10:05 PM