tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post56490119081822383..comments2024-03-28T17:38:51.301-07:00Comments on Flight To Success: Bill PalmerKarlene Petitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-76166503211108784732013-08-29T20:45:16.008-07:002013-08-29T20:45:16.008-07:00Uncle Warren, Thank you for a wonderful comment! B...Uncle Warren, Thank you for a wonderful comment! Bill was my initial instructor on the A330... and I knew that instantly. He was all about the concern and passion for teaching and learning. Nothing more. I'll make sure he comes back and reads your comment. :) Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-31592363380990327242013-08-29T18:51:57.948-07:002013-08-29T18:51:57.948-07:00I am Bill's Great Uncle, his Mom's bro, so...I am Bill's Great Uncle, his Mom's bro, so I've known him since he was a babe. From my view, his success in life is not from a desire for wealth, or fame, or to impress anyone. He does what he loves, and does it to his own desired level of excellence. It does help to be very smart, and have good genes. Good going Bill.<br />Uncle WarrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-82710118833160864062013-08-27T12:06:10.513-07:002013-08-27T12:06:10.513-07:00Thank you so much Jimmy!! Excellent book isn't...Thank you so much Jimmy!! Excellent book isn't it! Keep up the good work on the line. We're counting on you!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-36330887408745830492013-08-27T07:31:09.861-07:002013-08-27T07:31:09.861-07:00Karlene, for sure we will fly together! I need a ...Karlene, for sure we will fly together! I need a great 747-400 instructor and I know you're the best in town. That way you, Natan, and I can all fly together! (Also looking forward to an Airbus A330 trip with you as well.) Jeremy Carlisle (CaptainAboard.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12487827615007165105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-733258505272523462013-08-27T00:36:52.387-07:002013-08-27T00:36:52.387-07:00Great example to follow Bill is. I am reading his ...Great example to follow Bill is. I am reading his book on AF447, and it provides a great perspective from a pilot's view that anybody can understand.<br />Marlene, can you please provide info on where to find his guide for the A320? I am flying/instructing the line, and it woul be a great reference.<br />Thanks in advance,<br />JimmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-74573044169312493302013-08-26T13:12:58.776-07:002013-08-26T13:12:58.776-07:00Jeremy, thank you for the great comment! I know th...Jeremy, thank you for the great comment! I know that one day you will be able to fly with Bill, and I am looking forward to the day we can fly together too! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-87671383258502387402013-08-26T08:56:03.349-07:002013-08-26T08:56:03.349-07:00I have been giving some thought as how to reply to...I have been giving some thought as how to reply to this incredible story that both Bill and Karlene have brought to the world. <br /><br />Bill - you have proven that even though there are never enough hours in the day, there are. You are proof of this through your dedication for achieving and training others with every faculty you have. I am amazed at the stories, your photos I see online and the vast wealth of information you have to offer on your website. Your care and devotion you have given to the industry is a pure example of what every pilot should be no matter if sport, rec, PPL, or ATP. <br /><br />I am ever so thankful to Karlene for having brought you to my attention and I am thinking I want you as my glider instructor less alone the one to give me my Airbus and Boeing 777 check ride as I only wish to train with the best pilots. (ELAL/NW) <br /><br />Thank you for all you have shared with the world you've spread your vast wings over! <br /><br />Jeremy. Jeremy Carlisle (CaptainAboard.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12487827615007165105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-40110837964641000282013-08-18T09:26:18.331-07:002013-08-18T09:26:18.331-07:00Thank you so much for the comment Craig. He defini...Thank you so much for the comment Craig. He definitely has a passion for flying, for sure. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-78582260585789159402013-08-18T09:24:37.079-07:002013-08-18T09:24:37.079-07:00Hi Swayne, I'll let Bill tell you his favorite...Hi Swayne, I'll let Bill tell you his favorite. But for me... it's all about layover. Well, really my favorite would be Asia short south flights, and lots of them. More turns verse longer hours. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-29429541262888940662013-08-18T09:17:23.863-07:002013-08-18T09:17:23.863-07:00Thank you so much Brent. Yes...I know it was a ton...Thank you so much Brent. Yes...I know it was a ton of energy, and effort. And everyone will get something out of it, too. Thanks for your comment. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-54632609504227792222013-08-18T09:14:52.269-07:002013-08-18T09:14:52.269-07:00Ha. Ha. And you should exercise that option as oft...Ha. Ha. And you should exercise that option as often as possible, too. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-62121014678561002242013-08-18T09:13:49.274-07:002013-08-18T09:13:49.274-07:00Tony, you're going to do great. There is a hug...Tony, you're going to do great. There is a huge support system if you have any questions. You're going to have fun with the plane. And remember... disconnect and just fly it! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-429716047725714652013-08-18T09:11:20.997-07:002013-08-18T09:11:20.997-07:00Absolutely... always striving for the best. I alwa...Absolutely... always striving for the best. I always thought it funny someone could do a steep turn and consistently main 100 feet off. Why not on altitude? Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-22535251596630711462013-08-18T09:06:14.298-07:002013-08-18T09:06:14.298-07:00Bill, I'm looking forward to meeting Mary. It&...Bill, I'm looking forward to meeting Mary. It's those who are the wind behind our wings we should always celebrate for sure. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-33522130603020860482013-08-18T09:05:40.814-07:002013-08-18T09:05:40.814-07:00Alex, Thank you so much! I really appreciate your ...Alex, Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comments! And... this is a definitely a bookmarking post if there ever was one. <br /><br />I'm wondering if this is part of your desire to study. Kind of cool when we get motivation to be the best we can be. <br /><br />Thank you so much for the great comment!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-59791820237754162392013-08-18T08:56:41.499-07:002013-08-18T08:56:41.499-07:00Ron... I know what you mean on making us feel like...Ron... I know what you mean on making us feel like slackers. <br />Also... perhaps perfection is nothing more than doing the absolute best you can. Which... we can all strive for that P word for sure. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-84775262395513695292013-08-18T01:39:19.711-07:002013-08-18T01:39:19.711-07:00Thanks for sharing a wee bit of Captain Palmer'...Thanks for sharing a wee bit of Captain Palmer's hostory with us, Karlene. If ever there was a man who is in love with his profession... Best wishes to your both, -CraigCedarglenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468497492189762095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-58456653989878072972013-08-17T08:49:35.233-07:002013-08-17T08:49:35.233-07:00Thanks for much for this great post Karlene. Bill,...Thanks for much for this great post Karlene. Bill, it sounds like you've has quite the career and have been enjoying it!<br /><br />I'm curious, what were some of your favorite routes on the A330? <br /><br />As a student pilot, it's fantastic to be able to read something like this and see how you got to where you are today. There isn't any "standard" path in aviation, as everything is so dynamic, but it's still good to see how others have really "done it."<br /><br />Thanks again Karlene and Bill,<br />-Swayne Martin <br /><br />From Private to Professional Pilot (the Website): http://martinsaviation.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322581312476755163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-80455363809316782742013-08-17T03:38:04.619-07:002013-08-17T03:38:04.619-07:00Great #FF Karlene. Bill you've definitely had ...Great #FF Karlene. Bill you've definitely had an awesome career thus far. <br /><br />I need to pick up a copy of the book --looks fascinating! It's great that we have experts like Bill that care enough to put the time and energy it takes to create a book so we can all learn from this tragedy. <br /><br />Brent over at iflyblog.com<br /><br /><br /><br />Brent at iflyblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11354578064179891726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-75416758026890343782013-08-16T22:51:44.665-07:002013-08-16T22:51:44.665-07:00Anonymous,
Remember, it's still an airplane. S...Anonymous,<br />Remember, it's still an airplane. Sometimes you have to take over and fly it. Never forget you have that option.Bill Palmer: flybywirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774800444965197750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-73602409525829690052013-08-16T15:42:18.279-07:002013-08-16T15:42:18.279-07:00Bill, as A330 in-training-to-be-guy, I have been w...Bill, as A330 in-training-to-be-guy, I have been wondering how round motor guys like me wound up in a flying computer game like the Airbus. Time and Tide I suppose. Still, us steam gauge guys can use all the help we can get! Mahalo Nui Loa brother!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-64756720610699098482013-08-16T15:26:58.317-07:002013-08-16T15:26:58.317-07:00Ron,
I think that the idea is more along the line...Ron,<br /><br />I think that the idea is more along the lines of not being satisfied just because something is within the allowable margin of error.<br />Is plus or minus a hundred feet good enough? - If you can read the altimeter within +/- 20 and have the skills to keep it there, I think not. <br />Land on the runway - or on the centerline?Bill Palmer: flybywirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774800444965197750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-1415978292669170732013-08-16T13:15:27.027-07:002013-08-16T13:15:27.027-07:00I would like to thank my wife Mary for her endless...I would like to thank my wife Mary for her endless support, encouragement, advice and for handling all the things I wasn't around to handle over the years. Bill Palmer: flybywirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774800444965197750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-51897806422422563662013-08-16T11:25:59.282-07:002013-08-16T11:25:59.282-07:00Bill... This is impressive. Is it called love for ...Bill... This is impressive. Is it called love for what you do? <br /><br />I like the very beginning of the story. It makes me feel his pursuance for his dream. He just needed to get into an airline to soar in his career. <br /><br />Karlene, your blog is epic. Did you know I bookmarked this Friday Flyer too? Hahah! I'm loving all this!<br /><br />Bill, thank you so much for sharing your story. Examples like yours gives me inspiration to become a Pilot and do more than flying.<br /><br /><br />AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-79372017798994550072013-08-16T10:39:49.677-07:002013-08-16T10:39:49.677-07:00Impressive guy! Makes the rest of us -- combined ...Impressive guy! Makes the rest of us -- combined -- sounds like slackers!<br /><br />I'm glad the DPE's advice was helpful to Bill, but I'm not sure I "get it". If there's one thing I've learned about aviation, it's that perfection is impossible to attain. Doesn't mean we should strive for it, but if that examiner found a way to get perfection out of students, he's a far better CFI than I'll ever be! :)Ron Rapphttp://www.rapp.org/noreply@blogger.com