Flying – Page 12 – Paul's Thing

(Don’t) Pass It On

Posted on July 3, 2021August 7, 2021 by Paul Woodford

I’m a blogger. I love to share, but I’ve learned to hold some things back.

Fun with Stamps

Posted on June 28, 2021June 29, 2021 by Paul Woodford

It’s not that decision-makers ignore warnings. They know about them. But they also think about what acting on those warnings will cost, and what the odds are that predicted failures will ever come. Profit trumps safety every time.

Air-Minded: Air-Manned

Posted on June 25, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

The Federal Aviation Administration may ditch the word “airman.” One has to wonder how long it’ll be before the U.S. Air Force follows suit.

Air-Minded: These Boots Are Made for Flyin’

Posted on June 17, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

I don’t doubt the bad guys knew who we were and where we lived. Whether they planned to take us out on the eve of World War Three is another thing.

Air-Minded: a Catastrophic Breakdown

Posted on June 15, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

This wasn’t just something slipping through the cracks. It was a catastrophic breakdown in training, scheduling, and leadership.

Air-Minded: Following up on Eagles & Eagle Eyes

Posted on May 25, 2021January 30, 2023 by Paul Woodford

My friend Joe Coles, who publishes the excellent Hush Kit aviation blog, asked for my thoughts on the USAF’s new version of its legacy fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II.