Dave English
@daveenglish.com
👨🏼✈️ Airbus & glider pilot.
✈️ Posting my perpetual pursuit of piloting perfection.
📚 Writer at Plane & Pilot magazine.
🇬🇧 Really English.
🖥️ Online at www.InnerAirmanship.com.
(X handle was @artairmanship.)
✈️ Posting my perpetual pursuit of piloting perfection.
📚 Writer at Plane & Pilot magazine.
🇬🇧 Really English.
🖥️ Online at www.InnerAirmanship.com.
(X handle was @artairmanship.)
#flying #safety #riskmanagement
“The fundamental thing is you have to figure out an alternative to your problem and be willing to give up on a goal.”
John King. In a great article about 50 years of teaching flying to more people than anyone else ever.
www.ainonline.com/aviation-new...
“The fundamental thing is you have to figure out an alternative to your problem and be willing to give up on a goal.”
John King. In a great article about 50 years of teaching flying to more people than anyone else ever.
www.ainonline.com/aviation-new...
August 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#flying #safety #riskmanagement
“The fundamental thing is you have to figure out an alternative to your problem and be willing to give up on a goal.”
John King. In a great article about 50 years of teaching flying to more people than anyone else ever.
www.ainonline.com/aviation-new...
“The fundamental thing is you have to figure out an alternative to your problem and be willing to give up on a goal.”
John King. In a great article about 50 years of teaching flying to more people than anyone else ever.
www.ainonline.com/aviation-new...
#airmanship #flying
“What good pilots consistently do is perfect their foundational skills. They practice — they live — on airmanship. It’s courtesy, consistency, and core competency.”
Darren Pleasance, new President and CEO of AOPA, in Pursuit of Excellence, AOPA PILOT magazine March 2025.
“What good pilots consistently do is perfect their foundational skills. They practice — they live — on airmanship. It’s courtesy, consistency, and core competency.”
Darren Pleasance, new President and CEO of AOPA, in Pursuit of Excellence, AOPA PILOT magazine March 2025.
March 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
#airmanship #flying
“What good pilots consistently do is perfect their foundational skills. They practice — they live — on airmanship. It’s courtesy, consistency, and core competency.”
Darren Pleasance, new President and CEO of AOPA, in Pursuit of Excellence, AOPA PILOT magazine March 2025.
“What good pilots consistently do is perfect their foundational skills. They practice — they live — on airmanship. It’s courtesy, consistency, and core competency.”
Darren Pleasance, new President and CEO of AOPA, in Pursuit of Excellence, AOPA PILOT magazine March 2025.
www.innerairmanship.com/blog/2024/12...
“But there is something beyond — a higher point, a subtle and unmistakable touch of love and pride beyond mere skill; almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art — which IS art.”
Joseph Conrad, on peak seamanship, 1906.
“But there is something beyond — a higher point, a subtle and unmistakable touch of love and pride beyond mere skill; almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art — which IS art.”
Joseph Conrad, on peak seamanship, 1906.
December 28, 2024 at 2:10 PM
www.innerairmanship.com/blog/2024/12...
“But there is something beyond — a higher point, a subtle and unmistakable touch of love and pride beyond mere skill; almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art — which IS art.”
Joseph Conrad, on peak seamanship, 1906.
“But there is something beyond — a higher point, a subtle and unmistakable touch of love and pride beyond mere skill; almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art — which IS art.”
Joseph Conrad, on peak seamanship, 1906.
“Like that of Ulysses, each of our lives is a miniature Odyssey, going to new places, seeing new things, understanding new ideas, and each day penetrating the biggest unkown of all: tomorrow. For each of us it should be, and can be, an exciting voyage. Buen Viaje!”
Neil Armstrong. Starmus, 2011.
Neil Armstrong. Starmus, 2011.
December 6, 2024 at 2:55 PM
“Like that of Ulysses, each of our lives is a miniature Odyssey, going to new places, seeing new things, understanding new ideas, and each day penetrating the biggest unkown of all: tomorrow. For each of us it should be, and can be, an exciting voyage. Buen Viaje!”
Neil Armstrong. Starmus, 2011.
Neil Armstrong. Starmus, 2011.
#humanfactors #safetyII #pilot #flying
Great illustration of where most research attention is focused. And yes, of course, accidents and incidents must be investigated. But how much more could we learn from studying the performance of great pilots?
(graphic from @stevenshorrock.bsky.social)
Great illustration of where most research attention is focused. And yes, of course, accidents and incidents must be investigated. But how much more could we learn from studying the performance of great pilots?
(graphic from @stevenshorrock.bsky.social)
November 11, 2024 at 2:26 PM
#humanfactors #safetyII #pilot #flying
Great illustration of where most research attention is focused. And yes, of course, accidents and incidents must be investigated. But how much more could we learn from studying the performance of great pilots?
(graphic from @stevenshorrock.bsky.social)
Great illustration of where most research attention is focused. And yes, of course, accidents and incidents must be investigated. But how much more could we learn from studying the performance of great pilots?
(graphic from @stevenshorrock.bsky.social)
#Risk
“We’re very aware of how precious life is. What a gift it is. So we use it. It’s not up on a shelf still in its bubble wrap. Ours is all beat up and thrown in the corner. Its good. You should use something that you cherish.”
Jimmy Pouchert, in the 2024 move Fly. He died BASE jumping in 2021.
“We’re very aware of how precious life is. What a gift it is. So we use it. It’s not up on a shelf still in its bubble wrap. Ours is all beat up and thrown in the corner. Its good. You should use something that you cherish.”
Jimmy Pouchert, in the 2024 move Fly. He died BASE jumping in 2021.
November 10, 2024 at 7:54 PM
#Risk
“We’re very aware of how precious life is. What a gift it is. So we use it. It’s not up on a shelf still in its bubble wrap. Ours is all beat up and thrown in the corner. Its good. You should use something that you cherish.”
Jimmy Pouchert, in the 2024 move Fly. He died BASE jumping in 2021.
“We’re very aware of how precious life is. What a gift it is. So we use it. It’s not up on a shelf still in its bubble wrap. Ours is all beat up and thrown in the corner. Its good. You should use something that you cherish.”
Jimmy Pouchert, in the 2024 move Fly. He died BASE jumping in 2021.
“The real meditation is how you live your life.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Jon Kabat-Zinn
November 9, 2024 at 3:14 PM
“The real meditation is how you live your life.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Jon Kabat-Zinn
“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
(my photo, Sterling airport, Greater Boston Soaring Club L19 Birddog tow plane, this summer)
Ralph Waldo Emerson
(my photo, Sterling airport, Greater Boston Soaring Club L19 Birddog tow plane, this summer)
October 27, 2024 at 12:41 AM
“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
(my photo, Sterling airport, Greater Boston Soaring Club L19 Birddog tow plane, this summer)
Ralph Waldo Emerson
(my photo, Sterling airport, Greater Boston Soaring Club L19 Birddog tow plane, this summer)
“As we took to the skies it seemed the aircraft was almost an extension of his body, carving its way over the water and through the air as if it already knew what inputs came next.”
Niki Britton, describing Aaron Singer fly a #seaplane. #AOPA #Pilot magazine, October 2024.
#flying #onewith
Niki Britton, describing Aaron Singer fly a #seaplane. #AOPA #Pilot magazine, October 2024.
#flying #onewith
October 22, 2024 at 12:31 PM
“For me, the least appealing side of BASE jumping is the fact that it is dangerous and scary. I hate the feeling of standing on a mountain and being super scared. It’s not about the fear or the danger or the risk. It’s about the love of flying.”
Amber Forte, 2024 movie Fly.
#wingsuit #flying #risk
Amber Forte, 2024 movie Fly.
#wingsuit #flying #risk
October 22, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Buddhist teacher @JackKornfield on #Paragliding:
“Most people have these dreams once in a while, if you’re lucky, a dream of flying. Or maybe in your meditation, you have the sense of not being limited to your body. And this is the closest thing that I know because it’s…
“Most people have these dreams once in a while, if you’re lucky, a dream of flying. Or maybe in your meditation, you have the sense of not being limited to your body. And this is the closest thing that I know because it’s…
July 12, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Buddhist teacher @JackKornfield on #Paragliding:
“Most people have these dreams once in a while, if you’re lucky, a dream of flying. Or maybe in your meditation, you have the sense of not being limited to your body. And this is the closest thing that I know because it’s…
“Most people have these dreams once in a while, if you’re lucky, a dream of flying. Or maybe in your meditation, you have the sense of not being limited to your body. And this is the closest thing that I know because it’s…
“Sail the main course
In a simple sturdy craft
Keep her well stocked
With short stories and long laughs
Go fast enough to get there
But slow enough to see
Moderation seems to be the key.”
RIP @JimmyBuffett
(Barometer Soup, 1995. Grumman HU-16C Albatross 'Hemisphere Dancer'.)
In a simple sturdy craft
Keep her well stocked
With short stories and long laughs
Go fast enough to get there
But slow enough to see
Moderation seems to be the key.”
RIP @JimmyBuffett
(Barometer Soup, 1995. Grumman HU-16C Albatross 'Hemisphere Dancer'.)
September 2, 2023 at 10:02 AM
“Sail the main course
In a simple sturdy craft
Keep her well stocked
With short stories and long laughs
Go fast enough to get there
But slow enough to see
Moderation seems to be the key.”
RIP @JimmyBuffett
(Barometer Soup, 1995. Grumman HU-16C Albatross 'Hemisphere Dancer'.)
In a simple sturdy craft
Keep her well stocked
With short stories and long laughs
Go fast enough to get there
But slow enough to see
Moderation seems to be the key.”
RIP @JimmyBuffett
(Barometer Soup, 1995. Grumman HU-16C Albatross 'Hemisphere Dancer'.)
June 17, 2023 at 10:15 PM
March 24, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Engineer, physician, and astronaut @maejemisonon:
“Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations. If you adopt their attitudes, then the possibility won't exist because you'll have already shut it out.”
“Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations. If you adopt their attitudes, then the possibility won't exist because you'll have already shut it out.”
March 8, 2023 at 10:44 PM
Engineer, physician, and astronaut @maejemisonon:
“Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations. If you adopt their attitudes, then the possibility won't exist because you'll have already shut it out.”
“Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations. If you adopt their attitudes, then the possibility won't exist because you'll have already shut it out.”
December 27, 2022 at 2:07 AM
#airlinepilot #pilotlife #humanfactors
“Your immediate superior is the first pilot. His wants are your orders - he is king - you are his faithful and alert servant.”
~ Jerry Marshall, American Airlines. CRM has moved forward since 1930!
“Your immediate superior is the first pilot. His wants are your orders - he is king - you are his faithful and alert servant.”
~ Jerry Marshall, American Airlines. CRM has moved forward since 1930!
September 6, 2022 at 10:54 PM
#airlinepilot #pilotlife #humanfactors
“Your immediate superior is the first pilot. His wants are your orders - he is king - you are his faithful and alert servant.”
~ Jerry Marshall, American Airlines. CRM has moved forward since 1930!
“Your immediate superior is the first pilot. His wants are your orders - he is king - you are his faithful and alert servant.”
~ Jerry Marshall, American Airlines. CRM has moved forward since 1930!
January 28, 2022 at 12:23 AM
#thichnhathanh
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
RIP Thich Nhat Hanh. If he was a pilot, he'd land like he was kissing the concrete.
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
RIP Thich Nhat Hanh. If he was a pilot, he'd land like he was kissing the concrete.
January 21, 2022 at 11:20 PM
#thichnhathanh
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
RIP Thich Nhat Hanh. If he was a pilot, he'd land like he was kissing the concrete.
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
RIP Thich Nhat Hanh. If he was a pilot, he'd land like he was kissing the concrete.
#PilotLife #flying #aviation
“Use the check lists in the cockpit of your airplane. No matter how familiar you become with your plane, there is always a chance that you’ll forget something. Do not rely on your memory. Always use checklists.”
B-17 training manual, 1944.
1944!
“Use the check lists in the cockpit of your airplane. No matter how familiar you become with your plane, there is always a chance that you’ll forget something. Do not rely on your memory. Always use checklists.”
B-17 training manual, 1944.
1944!
January 16, 2022 at 10:16 PM
#PilotLife #flying #aviation
“Use the check lists in the cockpit of your airplane. No matter how familiar you become with your plane, there is always a chance that you’ll forget something. Do not rely on your memory. Always use checklists.”
B-17 training manual, 1944.
1944!
“Use the check lists in the cockpit of your airplane. No matter how familiar you become with your plane, there is always a chance that you’ll forget something. Do not rely on your memory. Always use checklists.”
B-17 training manual, 1944.
1944!
#flying #pilotlife #avgeek
“I was really, really scared. But that’s what helps me to train and to get better, and better, and better.”
“I was really, really scared. But that’s what helps me to train and to get better, and better, and better.”
January 14, 2022 at 9:30 PM
#flying #pilotlife #avgeek
“I was really, really scared. But that’s what helps me to train and to get better, and better, and better.”
“I was really, really scared. But that’s what helps me to train and to get better, and better, and better.”