It’s been a pretty awesome day at Buckingham Palace for my investiture.
Official photos to follow but very pleased to have
@FPForceCdr
by my side, making me smile & ironing my shirt this morning when I was far too nervous…!
It’s very much time for a drink to celebrate 🍸
When someone ends their own life, the pain they’re feeling is undeniable.
It’s not a selfish act, it’s a symptom of an illness, a decision made when there seem to be no alternatives.
My dad’s final words will forever stay with me, but they speak volumes.
#ItsOkayToNotBeOkay
Stumbled across this video earlier. Iconic ✈️
I know exactly who’s going to crawl out of the woodwork on this one (!) but got to admit it’s an impressive sight!
#avgeek
#aviation
I need more
#aviation
and less reality on my timeline today. So, with a photo (and a few words because I’m appalling at air recce), what’s your absolute favourite aircraft?
Yes, just one!
For me, it’s got to be Concorde - iconic & evocative ✈️
#avgeek
The internet tells me it’s been 4 years since my first 737 flight 👇🏻 somewhere canaries-bound if I recall.
Not sure anyone would’ve predicted the madness of the following years at this point, but it’s nice to be reminded of those tiny achievements.
#aviation
#WePilots
24 years ago today, my Dad took his own life.
I remember that day incredibly clearly, and it’s had such an impact on who I’ve become.
Of course, I miss him every day, and I wish he could see me now.
But it does mean that I know how important talking about suicide is.
It was a very pleasant surprise today to learn that my application to the Royal Aeronautical Society
@AeroSociety
was not only accepted but upgraded, and I’ve been offered the grade of Fellow.
Not a bad start to the week!
Nothing like a bit of unusual cargo!
Pilots - what’s the most unique thing you’ve ever had in the hold? Ive had a few dead bodies but certainly can’t beat a pallet of camels!
#avgeek
#aviation
#WePilots
Very excited to have many flights on my august roster, on the MAX and the NG, to everywhere from Santorini to Mahon to Zakynthos.
Can’t wait to get back flying properly! 😍✈️
#avgeek
#aviation
#WePilots
#Boeing
Just over 21 years ago, my father, a British Airways Pilot, died at home. He killed himself. He wasn’t the first airline pilot to reach breaking point and he won’t be the last.
We know that suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 50 in the UK but...
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Completely coincidentally, earlier in the week, I was lucky enough to fly with an all female flight deck - two of us operating and a new SO on the jumpseat.
It’s incredible how many people commented positively about it. Visibility really does matter.
#IWD2024
It’s a long day out today, having just landed in Paphos. It can get rather busy down this way, with some challenging ATC issues & regular GPS jamming too.
Here’s to a painless flight back and landing before sunrise! ✈️
#aviation
#WePilots
#Cyprus
It was lovely yesterday to get flying & taking passengers on holiday.
Crawled into bed at 0230, so definitely feeling the effects of it today, but can’t wait to do it again!
Where’s top of your ‘to visit’ list for this year...?
#avgeek
#aviation
#pilotlife
#boeing
A few thoughts on
#IWD2022
- a 🧵
Aviation is one of the industries with a huge gender disparity. There are likely many reasons for this, but women make up only approx 5% of airline pilots in the UK.
This 👇🏻 is what a pilot looks like. Representation matters.
1/n
One of our newest cabin crew sat in the jump seat for landing into Heraklion this morning; her video certainly shows quite how beautiful the weather was!
#crete
#greece
#WePilots
The Beluga is almost surreal looking! An impressive looking aircraft though.
I’d love to go visit Airbus (and actually Boeing - seriously on the to do list! Who’s with me?)
#avgeek
#aviation
#airbus
#WePilots
Over 20k followers hit today? Absolute madness! Glad I entertain you lot!
Enjoy this video of today’s flight approaching the Alps as a thank you 👇🏻✈️
#avgeek
#aviation
#WePilots
Final day this week and we’re off to Skiathos! It’s a challenging little airport to fly into; Captains only landing but busy all round.
#avgeek
#aviation
Lord of thunderstorms over the Balkans as we flew back from Rhodes this evening, I was lucky to catch this one as it lit up 🌩
We avoid CBs by many miles as they are incredibly treacherous for aviation, but they’re impressive to see!
#avgeek
#aviation
#WePilots
This is one of the most amazing
#aviation
photographs I’ve seen in a while.
An old
@flybe
Q400 (one I’ve flown myself as it happens) converted into a water bomber for Conair. Loving the repurposing and its new lease of life!
#avgeek
#bombardier
📷 - Kyle Clarkson
While buying a coffee, I was asked by a passenger if I was “wearing that uniform for a joke”
Words failed me. His friends at least had the good grace to look embarrassed!
Anyway, off we go to Sal for a few days of sunshine. Any tips for what I should do?
#aviation
#capeverde
“Do you have a boyfriend? Does he mind that you fly planes?”
Genuinely got asked this in the pub today; have I fallen through a time vortex and returned to the ‘40s or something?! 😶
#femalepilot
#aviation
#wehavethevotetoo
So, the goal is 10k followers by my bday in July.
No reason other than it feels like a good way to celebrate. All support appreciated, in exchange for more
#avgeek
photos of course! ✈️😁
And it’s done!
Flight Instructor Rating renewed after a very long time away from it. More than a little relieved to have ticked that box! ✈️
#WePilots
#avgeek
#aviation
#exhausted