I just received word that the huge Airbus A380 will be flying into LAX on March 19th (not sure the time yet). I’m working that day and will try to get pictures of the event.
Consider me an expressive grandfather, father, husband, son, and friend. Although I'm an Air Traffic Controller by trade, I enjoy research, good stories, motorcycle riding, family/friend fun, sushi, and the Anaheim Angels (or is it the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?). Theologically speaking, I'm a Christian who considers God to be sovereign, balanced, just, and rational. Thus a proper study of the Bible (objective, contextual, historical, and logical) reveals absolute truth to worship and live b
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
Air Traffic in the USA
Here is a fascinating overview of all the flights that take place in the USA. It makes air traffic control look like a work of art!
Click here to watch the show!
Click here to watch the show!
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Happiness, a Moral Obligation
I consider this article by Dennis Prager on “happiness” excellent. It is well worth the time to read.
Cool Pictures in Aviation
Here is a Powerpoint presentation of cool pictures in aviation. Here is a sample: (it’s an Airbus A380 double-decker that can hold up to 850 people coming to LAX next year. In fact, they are rebuilding one runway and several terminals to accommodate the plane.)
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
Another Day at the Office
Today we had a spectacular view of the mountains in the background of downtown Los Angeles from the control tower at LAX. Here is an example:
Click here for more pictures
Click here for more pictures
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Resolved Conference
Kyle and I just spent 4 days in Long Beach at the Resolved Conference. We stayed at the Westin and had a great time together. Listening to the likes of Steve Lawson, CJ Mahaney, John Piper, and John MacArthur made for good input. They will be available for free audio download in the near future...worth the listen.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Bumper Sticker
Just saw a bumper sticker: ““Except for Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism & Communism, War Has Never Solved Anything.” It is now up there with one of my favorites, “Those who think they know everything really annoy those of us who do.”
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Great Guitar Solo
Most of you have probably heard this guitar solo by Funtwo playing Pachelbel's Canon. If not, you gotta hear this....it is amazing.
Monday, February 5, 2007
Controller Retirement
Saturday night a good man retired from Burbank Air Traffic Control Tower, Barry Wagoner. He started there in the ‘70’s, took a break in ‘81 thanks to Reagan, then came back in ‘97 thanks to Clinton. He is a wonderful person to know and be around. His integrity and professionalism at work, along with his very friendly and kind demeanor as a friend away from work, are tops. I’m looking forward to the many times in the future we either enjoy a fine beer together or travel up to Reno for the Air Races. Congratulations, Barry, your career was stellar but, I know, the retirement will be worth the wait.
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