Sam
@wiredforflight.bsky.social
Sr. Director of Business Process Automation, former CTO and current Flight Instructor (CFI) 🛩️.
Lover of aviation, space, photography, good beers, hockey, travel, cruises 🚢 and Disney 🏰. Posts are my own.
https://linktr.ee/wiredforflight
Lover of aviation, space, photography, good beers, hockey, travel, cruises 🚢 and Disney 🏰. Posts are my own.
https://linktr.ee/wiredforflight
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@lufthansagroup.bsky.social your 100year livery also looks very chic on the #A320 You should generally keep the paintwork. It has a super recognition effect and is pure advertising. Cant wait to see the lady #A380 🥰 with that look 🤓👍 looks cool I definitely need to see it live!
#aviation #avgeek
#aviation #avgeek
January 19, 2026 at 12:14 AM
@lufthansagroup.bsky.social your 100year livery also looks very chic on the #A320 You should generally keep the paintwork. It has a super recognition effect and is pure advertising. Cant wait to see the lady #A380 🥰 with that look 🤓👍 looks cool I definitely need to see it live!
#aviation #avgeek
#aviation #avgeek
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My wife and I went to #DisneyWorld for our honeymoon way back in 1997 for the park’s 25th anniversary. Just recently I discovered that Disney Interactive made a CD-ROM called Walt DisneyWorld Explorer the year we went. I found a sealed copy for the Macintosh so I had to buy it. It’s awesome.
January 17, 2026 at 3:08 AM
My wife and I went to #DisneyWorld for our honeymoon way back in 1997 for the park’s 25th anniversary. Just recently I discovered that Disney Interactive made a CD-ROM called Walt DisneyWorld Explorer the year we went. I found a sealed copy for the Macintosh so I had to buy it. It’s awesome.
Just put a deposit on 2 more @WaltDisneyWorld trips. One is a vacation and the other is a working trip. Well... both actually will have some working from the resort. But one is more vacation than the other lol
January 19, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Just put a deposit on 2 more @WaltDisneyWorld trips. One is a vacation and the other is a working trip. Well... both actually will have some working from the resort. But one is more vacation than the other lol
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MCO today, “can see what looks like a nose wheel roll off the gear and exit to the right “
January 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM
MCO today, “can see what looks like a nose wheel roll off the gear and exit to the right “
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On Friday, NASA Planetary Science Division Director Louise Procktor sent a letter to the planetary science community to say NASA no longer can formally support their Analysis/Advisory Groups (AGs). Link to the letter: science.nasa.gov/planetary-sc... Snip:
January 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
On Friday, NASA Planetary Science Division Director Louise Procktor sent a letter to the planetary science community to say NASA no longer can formally support their Analysis/Advisory Groups (AGs). Link to the letter: science.nasa.gov/planetary-sc... Snip:
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Tonight‘s rocket launch from the Tree of Life
January 18, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Tonight‘s rocket launch from the Tree of Life
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It's pretty easy to forget how many people are a part of a program like this, but yesterday standing with so many who built this machine was a hell of a reminder.
January 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM
It's pretty easy to forget how many people are a part of a program like this, but yesterday standing with so many who built this machine was a hell of a reminder.
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Mysterious ‘Dorito-Shaped’ Aircraft Spotted at Night Near Area 51
A nighttime thermal image captured during flight activity involving a B-2 shows a sharply triangular aircraft that resembles an unexplained platform photographed in 2014.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/18/d...
A nighttime thermal image captured during flight activity involving a B-2 shows a sharply triangular aircraft that resembles an unexplained platform photographed in 2014.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/18/d...
Mysterious ‘Dorito-Shaped’ Aircraft Spotted at Night Near Area 51
A nighttime thermal image captured during flight activity involving a B-2 Spirit shows a sharply triangular aircraft that resembles an unexplained
theaviationist.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Mysterious ‘Dorito-Shaped’ Aircraft Spotted at Night Near Area 51
A nighttime thermal image captured during flight activity involving a B-2 shows a sharply triangular aircraft that resembles an unexplained platform photographed in 2014.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/18/d...
A nighttime thermal image captured during flight activity involving a B-2 shows a sharply triangular aircraft that resembles an unexplained platform photographed in 2014.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/01/18/d...
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Local reporting on the Jeppesen ForeFlight layoffs. The lower figure—30 percent—still translates to 540 people let go. Worth watching, and understanding what this means for #pilots and #softwareengineers.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/16/j...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/16/j...
Jeppesen ForeFlight in Arapahoe County cutting a large number of workers
Layoffs follow the company’s purchase by Thoma Bravo from Boeing in November.
www.denverpost.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Local reporting on the Jeppesen ForeFlight layoffs. The lower figure—30 percent—still translates to 540 people let go. Worth watching, and understanding what this means for #pilots and #softwareengineers.
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/16/j...
www.denverpost.com/2026/01/16/j...
First time I could get out in a bit due to weather.
-15°C out brrrr
-15°C out brrrr
January 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
First time I could get out in a bit due to weather.
-15°C out brrrr
-15°C out brrrr
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It gets much, much better!
Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC.
Incredible imagery!
I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457
Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC.
Incredible imagery!
I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457
January 18, 2026 at 1:27 AM
It gets much, much better!
Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC.
Incredible imagery!
I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457
Airbus' Pleiades NEO 3 satellite captured 30cm resolution imagery of SLS rolling out to the pad today at 16:24:26 UTC.
Incredible imagery!
I've uploaded the full capture to @soaratlas.bsky.social: soaratlas.com/maps/140457
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Tonight’s look at the Disney Adventure.
It’s interesting to see just how massive the upcharge dining space at the top aft is.
It’s interesting to see just how massive the upcharge dining space at the top aft is.
January 18, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Tonight’s look at the Disney Adventure.
It’s interesting to see just how massive the upcharge dining space at the top aft is.
It’s interesting to see just how massive the upcharge dining space at the top aft is.
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Building some night hours ✈️
January 17, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Building some night hours ✈️
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New Podcast Episode:
This Week in Space: A History of Tomorrow
A Conversation with Former NASA Chief Historian, Dr. Roger Launius
with Rod Pyle, @tariqjmalik.bsky.social, Roger Launius
This Week in Space: A History of Tomorrow
A Conversation with Former NASA Chief Historian, Dr. Roger Launius
with Rod Pyle, @tariqjmalik.bsky.social, Roger Launius
This Week in Space: A History of Tomorrow | TWiT.TV
NASA's history is a long and fascinating story, and we decided we'd invite former NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius onto the show to tell us about how NASA tracks its
twit.tv
January 17, 2026 at 1:05 AM
New Podcast Episode:
This Week in Space: A History of Tomorrow
A Conversation with Former NASA Chief Historian, Dr. Roger Launius
with Rod Pyle, @tariqjmalik.bsky.social, Roger Launius
This Week in Space: A History of Tomorrow
A Conversation with Former NASA Chief Historian, Dr. Roger Launius
with Rod Pyle, @tariqjmalik.bsky.social, Roger Launius
Really excited that work said yes to going to the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium. Not only do I get really energized from conferences (and Gartner does some of the best) it is at Disney World and you all know how much I hate that part.
January 17, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Really excited that work said yes to going to the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium. Not only do I get really energized from conferences (and Gartner does some of the best) it is at Disney World and you all know how much I hate that part.
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The 8% illuminated waning crescent on Friday morning at 5.29 AM (UTC+7).
January 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The 8% illuminated waning crescent on Friday morning at 5.29 AM (UTC+7).
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SLS and Orion are set to roll to 39B for a test campaign and Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) that will inform the Artemis II launch date.
By Justin Davenport.
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/01/arte...
By Justin Davenport.
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/01/arte...
January 16, 2026 at 11:29 PM
SLS and Orion are set to roll to 39B for a test campaign and Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) that will inform the Artemis II launch date.
By Justin Davenport.
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/01/arte...
By Justin Davenport.
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/01/arte...
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#Space #NASA #Artemis2
The NASA Artemis II press kit is now online. It's a webpage, not a PDF.
www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-p...
The NASA Artemis II press kit is now online. It's a webpage, not a PDF.
www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-p...
Artemis II Press Kit - NASA
Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed test flight in the Artemis campaign. Four astronauts will fly aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft and confirm the spacecraft’s
www.nasa.gov
January 16, 2026 at 11:14 PM
#Space #NASA #Artemis2
The NASA Artemis II press kit is now online. It's a webpage, not a PDF.
www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-p...
The NASA Artemis II press kit is now online. It's a webpage, not a PDF.
www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-p...
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And here's the Canadian Space Agency's Press Kit for #ArtemisII - www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions... #CSA
January 16, 2026 at 11:40 PM
And here's the Canadian Space Agency's Press Kit for #ArtemisII - www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions... #CSA
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@milesobrien.com 🤝 Thwaites Glacier
One of the most remote places on Earth. View our livestream NOW: 🔴https://www.youtube.com/live/hboOl0tJTls?si=1c4vD4EJGsqpNmRh
One of the most remote places on Earth. View our livestream NOW: 🔴https://www.youtube.com/live/hboOl0tJTls?si=1c4vD4EJGsqpNmRh
January 15, 2026 at 6:29 PM
@milesobrien.com 🤝 Thwaites Glacier
One of the most remote places on Earth. View our livestream NOW: 🔴https://www.youtube.com/live/hboOl0tJTls?si=1c4vD4EJGsqpNmRh
One of the most remote places on Earth. View our livestream NOW: 🔴https://www.youtube.com/live/hboOl0tJTls?si=1c4vD4EJGsqpNmRh
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New from me: Jeppesen ForeFlight CEO cites automation and AI in justification for layoffs
A tumultuous week for a company many pilots know very well.
Read more on @theaircurrent.com:
theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
A tumultuous week for a company many pilots know very well.
Read more on @theaircurrent.com:
theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Jeppesen ForeFlight CEO cites automation and AI in justification for layoffs
Company completes first strategic restructuring since being spun off from Boeing
theaircurrent.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:35 PM
New from me: Jeppesen ForeFlight CEO cites automation and AI in justification for layoffs
A tumultuous week for a company many pilots know very well.
Read more on @theaircurrent.com:
theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
A tumultuous week for a company many pilots know very well.
Read more on @theaircurrent.com:
theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
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The new 'frigate' has anti-ship missiles, but no serious air defense (hope those ships you're attacking can't shoot back--admittedly, that's this admin's style.) And no organic anti-submarine gear. So an all-round bad escort! What's this good for, besides anti-drugs/piracy? 1/2
Navy's New Frigate Program Makes Big Bet On Containers Loaded With Missiles
The Navy is pushing back on concerns about the built-in capabilities of FF(X) frigates, including the lack of a vertical launch system array.
www.twz.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
The new 'frigate' has anti-ship missiles, but no serious air defense (hope those ships you're attacking can't shoot back--admittedly, that's this admin's style.) And no organic anti-submarine gear. So an all-round bad escort! What's this good for, besides anti-drugs/piracy? 1/2
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Babylon 5 was such a great series. It took politics seriously. I had forgotten how much the storyline foreshadowed what we’re living through now — right down to the Karoline Leavitt character. Hard to believe this aired 30 years ago!🎯
January 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Babylon 5 was such a great series. It took politics seriously. I had forgotten how much the storyline foreshadowed what we’re living through now — right down to the Karoline Leavitt character. Hard to believe this aired 30 years ago!🎯
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Congress passes minibus spending bill that rejects proposed NASA cuts
Congress has approved a fiscal year 2026 spending bill that largely restores funding proposed for deep cuts to NASA while canceling one major mission.
Congress has approved a fiscal year 2026 spending bill that largely restores funding proposed for deep cuts to NASA while canceling one major mission.
Congress passes minibus spending bill that rejects proposed NASA cuts
Congress has approved a fiscal year 2026 spending bill that largely restores funding proposed for deep cuts to NASA while canceling one major mission.
spacenews.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Congress passes minibus spending bill that rejects proposed NASA cuts
Congress has approved a fiscal year 2026 spending bill that largely restores funding proposed for deep cuts to NASA while canceling one major mission.
Congress has approved a fiscal year 2026 spending bill that largely restores funding proposed for deep cuts to NASA while canceling one major mission.
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Artemis II rocket revealed and ready for its ride out to the pad!
January 15, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Artemis II rocket revealed and ready for its ride out to the pad!