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"We are the protagonists of our stories called life, and there is no limit to how high we can fly."


PHD. MBA. MHS. Type rated on A350, A330, B777, B747-400, B747-200, B757, B767, B737, B727. International Airline Pilot / Author / Speaker. Dedicated to giving the gift of wings to anyone following their dreams. Supporting Aviation Safety through training, writing, and inspiration. Fighting for Aviation Safety and Airline Employee Advocacy. Safety Culture and SMS change agent.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

The Gift of Flight!

And FREE gas! 

First Time Flyers Day is scheduled!


September 9th, 2018
8-5 pm!
The day we share the gift of flight! 

We need pilots to join the fun. 
Do you have 500 hours and are current? 
The let me know if you're available 
and I'll send you the information. 

The Museum of Flight will pay for your gas too! 



For the ladies who want a first time event
and live in the Seattle area...

Email Stacy at the Seattle Museum of Flight
SHarbour-VanHoy@museumofflight.org
And we'll get you on the schedule~

Enjoy the Journey
XO Karlene 

Keep Flying

When the going gets tough
The tough keep going...


Don't ever stop flying! 

Enjoy the journey!
XO Karlene

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Eastern Flies Again

Eastern Airlines
Kitchen Talk Radio


Jetphoto.com


Join the Eastern Airlines 
Kitchen Talk Radio

Breaking news and so much more!

Episode 377
August 6, 2018 

Call-in number is 

at 7:00 P. M. EDT 


Breaking News:


Latest MH370 Report Remains Inconclusive...

Aeroméxico Crash Investigation 
Recovers Flight Recorders...

Hard Landing Creases 767 Fuselage...

American, Southwest and United Pilots Agree: 
No One-Pilot Cockpits...



Aviation Explorer

So Much More...

Two topics for discussion tonight: 

1. Training at the Miami Springs Villas and 
2. 36th Street from Lejeune Road to “Cockroach Corner at the northwest boundary of the Airport. 

We will try to focus our attention to what we remember about our training days.


Call-in number at

at 7:00 P. M. EDT 

or listen in by clicking the hyperlink:

Enjoy the Journey!
XO Karlene 







Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Secret Shopper Scam Warning

Beware of the Scam:

Someone on LinkedIn gave my information to someone to become a mystery shopper. They said it was easy and legitimate. I thought, why not? Easy. Quick money. and can supplement the home improvement projects. I'm close to a store. But it's hard to tell who is a sam or not.


The scammer in my case was:  Benjamin Hartfold of the SM RESEARCH GROUP  (Probably onto the next name now).

Phone number: 253-642-3708 (probably deactivated now... but you never know.)

Email address: sm-researchinc@outlook.com

The check for $2955 he sent:


They send you an assignment with a check. You deposit it and funds become available immediately. The assignment is to buy gift cards to assess a local Apple store. They want you to fill out a form on customer service and store cleanliness, etc. They also want you to scratch the gift card strip on the back, and send photos of everything via email. They will schedule a pick up time for the cards, and complete this action before your bank gets the returned check. You think you made $300 for less than an hour of effort. But when the bank takes the funds from your account, you'll be out $2900. 

How to Protect Yourself: 

I called Mid-American credit union and simply gave them the check number. They will tell you immediately if it's fraudulent. Which this was. 

Whenever someone provides you a check... call the bank. That is the best way to determine if it's legitimate.

Nobody will ever send a blank cashier's check in the mail.

If someone calls and needs money via gift cards... don't do it. 

The sad thing is that these types of people are scamming people daily. My Mom got a "High grandma, I just got in a car accident, can you send me money" call. What's a Grandma to do?  But they too wanted money cards. Unfortunately there are too many people out there doing this, that the police don't have time to track them. This is my second event that I tried to catch. But, due to timing, I was unable to finish scamming my scammers to put them in jail. That is also not recommended, because there are too many crazies in this world. Best to just ignore them. 

This is a warning to be careful! 

Also... in the event that Benjamin Hartford
did not change his number...

I think it would be incredible 
if everyone who reads this
to send him a text message... 
253-642-3708

The message will be your option!
Be Safe!

Enjoy the Journey!
XO Karlene 




Barbequing Aviation Style

Every Pilot Needs This!


Enjoy the Journey!
XO Karlene

Monday, July 30, 2018

Eastern Airlines

Aviation History at its Best!

PSIloveyou.xyz

"And now the purple dusk of twilight time
Steals across the meadows of my heart
High up in the sky the little stars climb
Always reminding me that we're apart
You wander down the lane and far away
Leaving me a song that will not die
Love is now the stardust of yesterday."

Aviation Explorer

Join the Eastern Airlines 
Kitchen Talk Radio

Breaking news and so much more!

Episode 376
July 30, 2018 

Call-in number is 

at 7:00 P. M. EDT 

or listen in by clicking the hyperlink:

Enjoy the Journey!
XO Karlene 



Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Captains Needed!

Ethiopian Airlines would like to invite qualified 
candidates for the following position.



Job Title: - Captain B777/787, B757/767, B737NG and Q400

Required Qualification; - 2500 hours PIC on jet aircraft & 500 hours PIC on type.

Screening Details:
  • Screenings are held every week, Monday to Friday, in Addis Ababa
  • You only need two days for the assessments, first day for medical and second day for interview & simulator
  • Travel on Ethiopian Airlines network, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation are provided.


Why you should apply:

  • Globally competitive salary 
  • Excellent commuting roster (20/10)
  • Free Healthcare
  •  Per diem allowance during training
  • Up to 5 years’ renewable contract
  • Fly to 65 years of age
  • Confirmed business class ticket to Ethiopian networks at the start of contract and on completion of contract 
  • Low cost of living & many more with 12 months of sunshine
Interested applicants can apply on 

Enjoy the Journey!
XO Karlene