Mike In The Front✈️
@mikeinthefront.bsky.social
Probably talking about airplanes. Airline Captain, warbird pilot, aviation history nerd, volunteer, & podcast host!
The Mike In The Front podcast is available now!
https://mikeinthefrontpod.podbean.com
The Mike In The Front podcast is available now!
https://mikeinthefrontpod.podbean.com
After a much need hiatus, we’re back on Bluesky and hyped to bring you the Mike In The Front podcast!
Join me as we discuss my experiences in aviation but mostly talk to the folks I’ve met along the way! Please follow, share, subscribe!
mikeinthefrontpod.podbean.com
Join me as we discuss my experiences in aviation but mostly talk to the folks I’ve met along the way! Please follow, share, subscribe!
mikeinthefrontpod.podbean.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After a much need hiatus, we’re back on Bluesky and hyped to bring you the Mike In The Front podcast!
Join me as we discuss my experiences in aviation but mostly talk to the folks I’ve met along the way! Please follow, share, subscribe!
mikeinthefrontpod.podbean.com
Join me as we discuss my experiences in aviation but mostly talk to the folks I’ve met along the way! Please follow, share, subscribe!
mikeinthefrontpod.podbean.com
End of an era
January 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
End of an era
Saw some lightning near the Wiarton area in the climb out from Toronto so decided to see what was happening there. YIKES
January 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Saw some lightning near the Wiarton area in the climb out from Toronto so decided to see what was happening there. YIKES
Usually my view from the flight deck is the best. But tonight the view from 3F took the cake.
January 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Usually my view from the flight deck is the best. But tonight the view from 3F took the cake.
Recurrent A220 sim complete ✅. Shifting focus to recurrent Tiger Moth & Chipmunk ground school that I’ll be teaching this spring and getting familiar with the Harvard and Stearman for this season.
January 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Recurrent A220 sim complete ✅. Shifting focus to recurrent Tiger Moth & Chipmunk ground school that I’ll be teaching this spring and getting familiar with the Harvard and Stearman for this season.
Welcome to The Maritimes
January 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Welcome to The Maritimes
They took that button out…
December 13, 2024 at 10:35 PM
They took that button out…
Making pretend airplane noises today. Hangar flying season has begun 📚
December 13, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Making pretend airplane noises today. Hangar flying season has begun 📚
POV you’re at home on reserve waiting for a call from crew sched.
December 8, 2024 at 3:23 AM
POV you’re at home on reserve waiting for a call from crew sched.
Everyone deserves a partner who looks at them the way I look at the Lancaster.
December 4, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Everyone deserves a partner who looks at them the way I look at the Lancaster.
Finished Battle of Britain by Ted Barris last night. My favourite WWII battle to read about and a great story specifically about the 105 Canadian pilots involved. A great tribute for #RCAF100
December 2, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Finished Battle of Britain by Ted Barris last night. My favourite WWII battle to read about and a great story specifically about the 105 Canadian pilots involved. A great tribute for #RCAF100
Oh it’s Wing Wednesday? How about the most legendary set of wings I’ve ever had the pleasure of being sat between with 4 Merlin engines roaring and a 360 degree view?
November 27, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Oh it’s Wing Wednesday? How about the most legendary set of wings I’ve ever had the pleasure of being sat between with 4 Merlin engines roaring and a 360 degree view?
Interesting to see the bird cage canopy perspective! I’m used to the bubble.
November 26, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Interesting to see the bird cage canopy perspective! I’m used to the bubble.
Well good morning to you too, Toronto.
November 25, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Well good morning to you too, Toronto.
Got to see it in formation with Victory Flight at Trenton. RCAF100 was a great way to cap off the demo.
November 24, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Got to see it in formation with Victory Flight at Trenton. RCAF100 was a great way to cap off the demo.
A dead giveaway for an A220 is its engines. Powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney PW1524G, they have light green/teal ring behind the cowls and a high bypass ratio meaning if you look head on you can see a lot of light behind them. If you hear an A220 spool up from idle, they have a whale like resonance. 🐋
November 24, 2024 at 3:33 AM
A dead giveaway for an A220 is its engines. Powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney PW1524G, they have light green/teal ring behind the cowls and a high bypass ratio meaning if you look head on you can see a lot of light behind them. If you hear an A220 spool up from idle, they have a whale like resonance. 🐋
Next let’s talk wing tips. The A220 has angled winglets. This is unlike the 737 which are near vertical, or the A320 which usually has wing fences. The A330 has a similar angled winglet, but compared to the wing size, the A220s are bigger.
November 24, 2024 at 3:29 AM
Next let’s talk wing tips. The A220 has angled winglets. This is unlike the 737 which are near vertical, or the A320 which usually has wing fences. The A330 has a similar angled winglet, but compared to the wing size, the A220s are bigger.
Let’s start at the front. Note the A220’s very 787 looking nose. It comes to a rounded point much lower than that of a 737 or A320. The cockpit windows are quite large. The inner two cant upwards and the outer angle back down. There’s an escape hatch above the windows directly in the centre.
November 24, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Let’s start at the front. Note the A220’s very 787 looking nose. It comes to a rounded point much lower than that of a 737 or A320. The cockpit windows are quite large. The inner two cant upwards and the outer angle back down. There’s an escape hatch above the windows directly in the centre.
Want to win a flight in one of two remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers? When you make a donation to Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum between now and January 31st you’re automatically entered in a draw for a flight in the Lanc! Donations help to keep them flying! www.warplane.com/donate/monet...
November 16, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Want to win a flight in one of two remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers? When you make a donation to Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum between now and January 31st you’re automatically entered in a draw for a flight in the Lanc! Donations help to keep them flying! www.warplane.com/donate/monet...
Another great aviator just joined Blue Sky. Check out A350 pilot and former Hercules captain @scottiebateman.bsky.social. We filmed some content in the Lancaster this year.
November 14, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Another great aviator just joined Blue Sky. Check out A350 pilot and former Hercules captain @scottiebateman.bsky.social. We filmed some content in the Lancaster this year.
Had a close look at a DeHavilland Mosquito today KF Aviation Centre of Excellence. Great place to learn about aviation. They also have a Hawker Tempest!!
November 13, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Had a close look at a DeHavilland Mosquito today KF Aviation Centre of Excellence. Great place to learn about aviation. They also have a Hawker Tempest!!
Very proud to be a part of this group of aviators yesterday for Remembrance Day.
November 13, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Very proud to be a part of this group of aviators yesterday for Remembrance Day.
The best value thing you can buy in the airport is a shoe shine. SHHHWIINNNNG ✨
November 12, 2024 at 12:07 PM
The best value thing you can buy in the airport is a shoe shine. SHHHWIINNNNG ✨
The CSTAL2 arrival into MIA has my personal favourite. GUCCI DAHLA BILZZ 💰
November 12, 2024 at 3:34 AM
The CSTAL2 arrival into MIA has my personal favourite. GUCCI DAHLA BILZZ 💰