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Simon Weller

@kiwiflyer.me

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Experiencing the world, one flight at a time | Aviation/Pilot/Travel/Tech | Views, videos and photos are my own. #avgeek #planespotter #travel #tech

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Nov 7

As bsky has become my new aviation hangout site, I thought it was about time to introduce myself. I'm British born, grew up in NZ, but have lived in the US for 20 years. Trained as a pilot, but have been in tech for a long time. Expect lots of aviation content from me as I post about my travels.

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · 1d

Nice looking A220-100 sitting on the ramp in Nashville. Unfortunately, I don't get to fly on it today, I'm on an E170 on the way to DCA. #avgeek

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · 12d

On the way up to Traverse City (TVC) this morning via Detroit (DTW).
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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · 17d

Reminds me of my days in the Partenavia P.68, just a bit bigger.

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · 24d

Based on the photo, I thought cuddles was just pissed off at the bartender because his cocktail was missing an olive.

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · 29d

Rotating out of Atlanta (KATL) on a Tuesday evening. #avgeek

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · 29d

Climb out from Orlando (MCO) in a 757-200. #avgeek

757-200 engine and wing over a cloud deck.

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Sep 29

Nice view on departure from BNA. #nashville

Climb out from BNA with the sun setting.

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Sep 29

Good evening bsky. #avgeek

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Sep 27

Yep, same. I rarely ever present my passport at TSA for an international. Just make sure you've had the passport tied to your PNR verified either electronically or at a kiosk/desk to avoid having to present it at the gate prior to boarding.

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Sep 17

Time to talk to the head CFI or Director and tell them you're never to be placed with that person again and that their behavour is unprofessional and completely unacceptable.

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Sep 12

Great question! I'd say it was probably a jump seat ride I got on an Air New Zealand 747-200B back in the early 90s. The 200B had a flight engineer and analog cockpit, so pretty old school tech. The flight was from Sydney to Christchurch.

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Sep 11

Finally in the air out of FLL after a 90 min delay due to a broken ADI. My connection is going to be very tight. #avgeek

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 31

Kendall, If your CFI says you're ready, that says a huge amount. Be confident and go and kill it!

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · Aug 29

As long as guns are easily available to crazy people, mass killings directed at so-called soft targets will continue. This is a fact. Countries where it's more difficult for crazy people to obtain guns have less shootings. This is also a fact. Do with these facts as you will.

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 25

The tails of concourse B in Atlanta. #avgeek

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 25

Great looking panther tail on this Frontier A320. #avgeek

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 24

T&B out of BNA on a sunny Sunday evening. #t&b

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 23

What a mess...
Fearing Customs Chaos, DHL Joins Others in Suspending U.S. Shipments - The New York Times share.google/zEimIYS6gZYF...

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 22

Eva air 747. Is this their original premium economy product from the early 90s?

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 21

757-200.
DL1334 from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta fr24.com/DAL1334/3bd6...

Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24

View flight DL1334 from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta on Flightradar24

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 21

Good morning everyone and happy Thursday.

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 18

Certainly feels that way! It always takes forever to board one as well.

Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 18

My ride from ATL to FLL today. #avgeek

A Delta 757-300 parked at gate B5 in Atlanta.

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Simon Weller @kiwiflyer.me · Aug 17

Back down to FLL tomorrow for a few days. Flying on a fairly rare bird, a 757-300. I haven't been on one of these for a few years. As per usual, I'm sure they're commence boarding a few hours before the flight 😎. #avgeek #757

Flight showing 757-300 as the equipment.