[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@MCCCANM](/creator/twitter/MCCCANM) "Sexy with those barn-doors as flaps. Tingles"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947120952145498388) 2025-07-21 02:26:25 UTC 32.4K followers, 36.7K engagements "Once that is over & my son is picked up we must of course listen to the classics such as Outkasts"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947506392107225175) 2025-07-22 03:58:01 UTC 32.4K followers, 2097 engagements "This is unfortunately too common: shutting down the wrong engine in an emergency. In a rush a mistake is made and it proves fatal. It killed a friend of mine in Afghanistan. Doesnt mean they were bad pilots. They were human. The best thing you can do in an emergency is to take a deep breath and do nothing at first calm yourself *then* take a look at whats going on (we called this hacking the clock). You analyze the situation. Is it really what you think it is After determining what needs to be done you move slowly & deliberately. You confirm each action with the other pilot: Confirm engine"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947328337631961160) 2025-07-21 16:10:29 UTC 32.4K followers, 245.1K engagements "Me responding to the boys falling asleep on the flight & in the car insisting their tiny taste of about half a redeye wasnt so bad:"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1945039374904639600) 2025-07-15 08:34:58 UTC 32.4K followers, 8544 engagements "The final maybe most famous draw is the XB-70 Valkyrie. When I was a kid it was kept outside. From the back I thought it looked like a Star Destroyer from Star Wars. We paid our respects to an old friend too 😉 Now back to CAlong way but worth it 6/6"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1944465402286755944) 2025-07-13 18:34:12 UTC 32.3K followers, 9887 engagements "We got assigned to give a B-1 fuel in Afghanistan but they were out hunting for something & wanted multiple refuelings. So we got permission to just fall in as his wingman & join the hunt giving them gas when they had time. Fun flying"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1946804076835918180) 2025-07-20 05:27:16 UTC 32.4K followers, 141.2K engagements "I assure you that was not on purpose Close call. Weve talked about how airplanes have a kind of delicate balance before. Good demo here. If rolling backwards (a breakaway from the tug pushing you back from the gate) go easy on those brakes"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947432494351192383) 2025-07-21 23:04:22 UTC 32.4K followers, 20.6K engagements "Poster arrived Good shape for XX years old. Will get it framed at some point soon"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947483606764380364) 2025-07-22 02:27:29 UTC 32.4K followers, 16.8K engagements "American is in a different position than Delta & United with some disappointing earnings. One reason is large amounts of debt compared to the others. That is a hole theyll need time to dig out from"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948504262298009751) 2025-07-24 22:03:12 UTC 32.4K followers, 7502 engagements "@SureFireSearle Yes most AR is in the mid 20s. A-10s C-130s & CV-22s require in the teens at least lower is better"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947391981942149390) 2025-07-21 20:23:23 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements "@thenewarea51 I think this is a big problem. The Delta crew might have noticed the issue if the comms had been in English like they are supposed to be. Mexico is not the only country where this happens either"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948092029285921002) 2025-07-23 18:45:08 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements "I think its a manufactured opinion that a small group of permanently miserable people is trying to push because if they are miserable they think you should be too"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948442210648600683) 2025-07-24 17:56:37 UTC 32.4K followers, 100.6K engagements "@9_spectre 😳 Thats a terrible place to be. Hold your head up and triumph Its a terrible battle but you are already winning"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947873768246071495) 2025-07-23 04:17:50 UTC 32.4K followers, XX engagements "@the_engi_nerd 💯 It works well for fighters & trainers but is a bad idea in large jets"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947824178914332978) 2025-07-23 01:00:47 UTC 32.4K followers, 4786 engagements "@BattleByrd Im a dance Dad & I feel your pain"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1946010960277508231) 2025-07-18 00:55:42 UTC 32.4K followers, 1332 engagements "My sons favorite airplane from the @AFmuseum was the B-36 Peacemaker so we just watched the movie Strategic Air Command (1955) on Amazon. Its kind of a propaganda film but a remarkable one & a good period piece; the story is compelling & stars the famous Jimmy Stewart I like the glimpse into the Air Force following WWII as the Cold War was still young. Strategic Air Command (SAC) was a real element of the Air Force & famously strict; bombers had been heavily drawn down after WWII & at the time the movie takes place the capability was being rebuilt under the new SAC (the USAF had been"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1945308955665952794) 2025-07-16 02:26:11 UTC 32.4K followers, 39.3K engagements "The EU has strict rules for alcohol & flying: 0.02%. In the US its XXXX% (driving is generally 0.08%). The rule is also no drinking within X hours of flying but many airlines have expanded that to XX (military too). Youre subject to random blood & breathalyzer tests"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947795510783541619) 2025-07-22 23:06:52 UTC 32.4K followers, 32.9K engagements "Notice the fire keeps burning for some time. There could be various reasons but the most likely is that you dont rush to shut down an engine. Even if its on fireit will be fine. Silence the alarm get to a safe altitude & THEN deal with the fire. Rushing kills people"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1946599477214675364) 2025-07-19 15:54:16 UTC 32.4K followers, 302.9K engagements "I thought the debate on moving the mandatory retirement age for pilots to XX (currently 65) was over. Apparently not. I personally think its a terrible idea. The unions & airlines are also opposed. Heres why: Something like XX% of pilots over the age of XX are not available to fly at any given time due to health issues. Many are on Long Term Disability (LTD) after losing their medical & some will never come back. (Rep Troy Nehls from TX is among the sources pushing this change as his brother a Delta pilot is nearing retirement age has reportedly been on LTD for years & would like that to"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1945950553512812940) 2025-07-17 20:55:40 UTC 32.4K followers, 34.7K engagements "Got a kid interested in aviation Not sure how to help foster it In the US the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) will give kids from 8-17 their first flight in a small plane Ive flown a few; a great opportunity for kids & pilots too"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1693828393501126908) 2023-08-22 03:32:13 UTC 32.4K followers, 286.3K engagements "@PalmguyActual Oh wow Yeah I imagine the electrical system began to shed the loads from systems not determined to be important as that generator began to cut out. It does it in a specific order & IFE is one of the first to go. Glad youre safe on the ground"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1946617493964886231) 2025-07-19 17:05:51 UTC 32.4K followers, XX engagements "@au_epstein Appreciate it I blew up my military career had stuff thrown at me & snide remarks like marriage is for men (my fault for not recognizing gigantic red flags before I got marriedI was a White Knight) but the divorce still broke me. Doing better now. Learned a lot"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947842089578074129) 2025-07-23 02:11:57 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements "That XXX is hitting the brakes hard. Nobody wants to damage the jet but if at all possible without jeopardizing safety we would like the deer to escape too"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948697913737314610) 2025-07-25 10:52:42 UTC 32.4K followers, 1906 engagements "Did I just purchase a ridiculous amount of gear to ship to ABQ for my Northern NM camping trip in X weeks like Im joining Lewis & Clarks expedition Yes. Did I rent an air-conditioned RV w/ a generator refrigerator & queen bed for this X day expedition Also yes"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1945616650184921363) 2025-07-16 22:48:51 UTC 32.4K followers, 21.6K engagements "The thing here is that neither side has very good evidence for their claims. Cloud seeding is minimally effective at bestand doesnt do anything at all at worst"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1942789779487350887) 2025-07-09 03:35:53 UTC 32.4K followers, 9642 engagements "Unusual for a pilot union to be suing. And to use the phrase Theyre talking all this crap. Juvenile. Emotional. Looks like they are flying off the hinge. This looks like trying to sway the conclusion. And while the WSJ is premature it didnt jump to wild conclusionsit stayed pretty close to the preliminary report"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1946642293663879626) 2025-07-19 18:44:24 UTC 32.3K followers, 7342 engagements "These are the actual aircraft made famous by world events. The actual F-4 that shot down X MiGs in a day for example and the actual B-29 that dropped the bomb on Nagasaki ending WWII. There is a space aspect as well with a missile gallery. 4/6"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1944465335932903730) 2025-07-13 18:33:57 UTC 32.3K followers, 8228 engagements "This is *not* a recommended technique for airliners. It might look cool but the wings are still producing lift which takes weight off the wheels which in turn makes the brakes less effective. When FOs try this we have a talk later"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947822962377429160) 2025-07-23 00:55:57 UTC 32.4K followers, 183.7K engagements "@fknorm50 We will do some light hiking yes mostly to fishing spots"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947739591206965398) 2025-07-22 19:24:40 UTC 32.4K followers, XX engagements "Great question Yes at least on narrowbody fleets we try to taxi w/ a single engine wherever possible. Well start the other engine while rolling toward the runway. This saves time & fuel; instead of sitting at the gate & starting both engines we can only start one then begin moving toward the runwaythe time to start the second engine gets rolled into the taxi time instead of being a separate item saving us time overall. In many cases getting off the ground before the flight plan says you will is the biggest time saving opportunity youll have the entire flight; you can fly faster but the"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1916900663721947559) 2025-04-28 17:01:47 UTC 32.3K followers, 47.2K engagements "@maybe_its_noah Rio Grande Cuthroat Trout"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947710756687859967) 2025-07-22 17:30:05 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements "Oh my God they found my ex. (I was nave when I got married)"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947827889292120479) 2025-07-23 01:15:32 UTC 32.4K followers, 18.7K engagements "Seems like a good day to remind young pilots that dating coworkers is a choice & comes w/ dangers. Ive seen it go extremely badly and they both wind up doing the carpet dance in HR. Which can have serious implications for your career"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1945915392519778770) 2025-07-17 18:35:57 UTC 32.4K followers, 39.9K engagements "@TizLDo 😂😂 I could do it in the T-37 & T-6 but I was always happy to get that nose down in the KC-10. On the XXX I still havent mastered bringing it down without banging it"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947837606554964135) 2025-07-23 01:54:09 UTC 32.4K followers, 1687 engagements "Weird that the TSA numbers are about the exact same as they were for 2024. And that Delta had a solid second quarter raising all airline stocks today. There just isnt any evidence that this stuff is true"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1943429094714057076) 2025-07-10 21:56:18 UTC 32.4K followers, 25.6K engagements "Alaska earnings report is good. Reinforces Delta & United who also saw travel demand picking up"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948208183836623325) 2025-07-24 02:26:41 UTC 32.4K followers, 2794 engagements "It probably doesnt mean anything but the Air India XXX Captains nickname being Sad Sack isunfortunate"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1945627694433276088) 2025-07-16 23:32:45 UTC 32.4K followers, 44.2K engagements "Ah summer flying: XX% of legs I was supposed to fly this trip ended up as deadheads (ride in the back) 2/3rds of layover locations changed Last nights layover was 9+30 behind the door Got home X hours later than planned Its just the way it goes"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947096844183499002) 2025-07-21 00:50:37 UTC 32.4K followers, 21.6K engagements "Well we spent 12+57 in various terminals at DEN. Didnt get on X separate flights. Gate changed maybe 6-7 times. Our options were a bit more limited than usual (I have my GFs son w/ me as a buddy & cant get discount tickets or standby on another airline w/ him). At our darkest w/ flights for the rest of the evening showing oversold decisions between a hotel room / second day of this or just paying $1500 for tickets in the morning would need to be made soon. Thats when the storms started at other airports particularly on the East Coast. Delay programs began. The usual cascade began to sweep the"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1945039357158810060) 2025-07-15 08:34:54 UTC 32.4K followers, 14.3K engagements "Ok thats a tough one to understand. Seems like youd go around if you saw another jet on the runwaymaybe they didnt see them"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948033919292694872) 2025-07-23 14:54:13 UTC 32.4K followers, 28.7K engagements "Everything is meticulously preserved. Beautiful rare aircraft you can only find here with some unusual vantage points. 3/6"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1944465309957783838) 2025-07-13 18:33:50 UTC 32.3K followers, 7986 engagements "Yeah Redeye flying isnt great but I try to think of the positives: On a Transcon there & back you get X days of pay but youre only gone around XX hours. Less traffic & quieter radios. Less traffic on the drive to work too. Better chance of getting shortcuts. Slip right in on approach; no long vectors to get in line. Less weather; once the sun stops feeding storms they stop growing & the tops fall so you can get over most weather that remains. Weaker weather & winds on approach too. Sleeping passengers dont cause problems. Fewer idiots on the East Coast meowing on guard. If you can make it to"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948221344795283472) 2025-07-24 03:18:59 UTC 32.4K followers, 126.6K engagements "But me Im still on the road Headin for another joint We always did feel the same We just saw it from a different point of vieeeewww Tangled up in blue This song is kind of a model for how I feel like a young mans life should be lived"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947501299773403638) 2025-07-22 03:37:47 UTC 32.4K followers, 4435 engagements "Ok about X weeks until the camping trip & I could use advice: Im building a camping kit that will store in a couple containers. The idea is that its stored in ABQ so I can non-rev w/ only carry ons & have a full camping kit ready to go. My brother or friends can use it if needed too. Its built for two but can be quickly & cheaply expanded for a familyall the kids need are clothes & sleeping bags (I need to get a couple more collapsible fishing rods). The kit is based on RV or trailer campingwere getting too old to sleep on the groundbut the only amenities in the RV it counts on is the bed & a"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947625021276623061) 2025-07-22 11:49:24 UTC 32.4K followers, 16.5K engagements "@SJFriedl @monty3812 Potentially but possibly not. She may get admitted to the HIMS program (Human Intervention Motivational Study) but its a very big hurdle & requires strict adherence"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947838804288803000) 2025-07-23 01:58:54 UTC 32.3K followers, XX engagements "Oshkosh is an annual event thats sort of a Mecca for aviation enthusiasts. The small town in WI population 66k temporarily becomes the busiest airport in the world as it supports the largest airshow in the world. Its a sight to see. Havent made it myself but one day"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1946313702631764065) 2025-07-18 20:58:42 UTC 32.4K followers, 86.6K engagements "@chrishaber151 The KC-10 did not no. The Air Force removed the capability when ordering it"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948654023357170146) 2025-07-25 07:58:18 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements "Two more to be an Ace We had a T-37 at Vance that managed to strike deer thrice in separate incidents. Quite improbable but true. Maintenance put a couple cartoonish deer kill stickers / markings on it as if it were a WWII fighter. Its a real threat at rural airfields"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948697214685241442) 2025-07-25 10:49:55 UTC 32.4K followers, 14.7K engagements "In my professional opinion they are clouds. Could be wrong I guess"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1946674182919786856) 2025-07-19 20:51:07 UTC 32.4K followers, 58.5K engagements "A little something for @F111Driver & me Again I cant praise the museum enough. Its all free (except the sims & movies tickets are $XX each). They have a few cockpit mock-ups you can sit in and various interactive exhibits. 5/6"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1944465358867308906) 2025-07-13 18:34:02 UTC 32.4K followers, 10.7K engagements "Been so long since Ive cooked; weve been too busy. Trying recipes for camping. I want to make good food for my buddiesno reason to eat hot dogs every meal Chicken Piccata on Fettuccine (daughter is still vegetarian) is not gonna work for camping but the kids like it"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947464589265768673) 2025-07-22 01:11:54 UTC 32.4K followers, 7751 engagements "@xJonNYC At times its smarter to ride the train to the last terminal then get off & get on the train headed to baggage claim. Better chance of getting on"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948073487383625869) 2025-07-23 17:31:27 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements "A full travel day on the front & one to get back but we managed a day at the Museum of the US Air Force @AFmuseum in Dayton OH. I was last here when I was about my sons age. Its SPECTACULAR. Free entry & open to all. Cant recommend it enough Some favorite shots: 1/6"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1944465218605867350) 2025-07-13 18:33:29 UTC 32.3K followers, 187.5K engagements "Well this is apparently working its way through the House as HR 3838 (SPEED Act); its been marked up for amendment. Im sorry but I dont really know what it means nor do I know how realistic it is. I think not likely but its out of my depth"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1946298002571710883) 2025-07-18 19:56:18 UTC 32.4K followers, 5599 engagements "@seekingyaga I will yes but I need a huge pot for the Fettucini. Im trying to build a camping kit that is compact & usable for my brother friendsanyone that comes in to camp from out of town like me (going to store it at Moms house)"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947484315224576070) 2025-07-22 02:30:17 UTC 32.3K followers, XXX engagements "My other vintage posters. I have a plan for these when I get my forever house. Looking for a Goonies poster if anyone wants to gift me one 😉"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1947485332649500867) 2025-07-22 02:34:20 UTC 32.4K followers, 2286 engagements "True but there are *many* caveats to what Autoland (& automation) can do. In the XXX the maximum autoland headwind is XX knots crosswind XX knots tailwind XX knots. For a human the same limits are: headwind (no limit) crosswind XX knots (varying down to XX knots on ice) tailwind XX knots. In addition virtually all equipment on the airplane must be operational; if you were to lose an engine or a hydraulic system or even one of the radio altimeters autoland is useless. If humans lose one of those systems we just land the airplane. Ive also seen a fully functional autoland come down"  [@MCCCANM](/creator/x/MCCCANM) on [X](/post/tweet/1948643982428528667) 2025-07-25 07:18:24 UTC 32.4K followers, 53K engagements
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"Sexy with those barn-doors as flaps. Tingles"
@MCCCANM on X 2025-07-21 02:26:25 UTC 32.4K followers, 36.7K engagements
"Once that is over & my son is picked up we must of course listen to the classics such as Outkasts" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 03:58:01 UTC 32.4K followers, 2097 engagements
"This is unfortunately too common: shutting down the wrong engine in an emergency. In a rush a mistake is made and it proves fatal. It killed a friend of mine in Afghanistan. Doesnt mean they were bad pilots. They were human. The best thing you can do in an emergency is to take a deep breath and do nothing at first calm yourself then take a look at whats going on (we called this hacking the clock). You analyze the situation. Is it really what you think it is After determining what needs to be done you move slowly & deliberately. You confirm each action with the other pilot: Confirm engine" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-21 16:10:29 UTC 32.4K followers, 245.1K engagements
"Me responding to the boys falling asleep on the flight & in the car insisting their tiny taste of about half a redeye wasnt so bad:" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-15 08:34:58 UTC 32.4K followers, 8544 engagements
"The final maybe most famous draw is the XB-70 Valkyrie. When I was a kid it was kept outside. From the back I thought it looked like a Star Destroyer from Star Wars. We paid our respects to an old friend too 😉 Now back to CAlong way but worth it 6/6" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-13 18:34:12 UTC 32.3K followers, 9887 engagements
"We got assigned to give a B-1 fuel in Afghanistan but they were out hunting for something & wanted multiple refuelings. So we got permission to just fall in as his wingman & join the hunt giving them gas when they had time. Fun flying" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-20 05:27:16 UTC 32.4K followers, 141.2K engagements
"I assure you that was not on purpose Close call. Weve talked about how airplanes have a kind of delicate balance before. Good demo here. If rolling backwards (a breakaway from the tug pushing you back from the gate) go easy on those brakes" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-21 23:04:22 UTC 32.4K followers, 20.6K engagements
"Poster arrived Good shape for XX years old. Will get it framed at some point soon" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 02:27:29 UTC 32.4K followers, 16.8K engagements
"American is in a different position than Delta & United with some disappointing earnings. One reason is large amounts of debt compared to the others. That is a hole theyll need time to dig out from" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-24 22:03:12 UTC 32.4K followers, 7502 engagements
"@SureFireSearle Yes most AR is in the mid 20s. A-10s C-130s & CV-22s require in the teens at least lower is better" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-21 20:23:23 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements
"@thenewarea51 I think this is a big problem. The Delta crew might have noticed the issue if the comms had been in English like they are supposed to be. Mexico is not the only country where this happens either" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 18:45:08 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements
"I think its a manufactured opinion that a small group of permanently miserable people is trying to push because if they are miserable they think you should be too" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-24 17:56:37 UTC 32.4K followers, 100.6K engagements
"@9_spectre 😳 Thats a terrible place to be. Hold your head up and triumph Its a terrible battle but you are already winning" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 04:17:50 UTC 32.4K followers, XX engagements
"@the_engi_nerd 💯 It works well for fighters & trainers but is a bad idea in large jets" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 01:00:47 UTC 32.4K followers, 4786 engagements
"@BattleByrd Im a dance Dad & I feel your pain" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-18 00:55:42 UTC 32.4K followers, 1332 engagements
"My sons favorite airplane from the @AFmuseum was the B-36 Peacemaker so we just watched the movie Strategic Air Command (1955) on Amazon. Its kind of a propaganda film but a remarkable one & a good period piece; the story is compelling & stars the famous Jimmy Stewart I like the glimpse into the Air Force following WWII as the Cold War was still young. Strategic Air Command (SAC) was a real element of the Air Force & famously strict; bombers had been heavily drawn down after WWII & at the time the movie takes place the capability was being rebuilt under the new SAC (the USAF had been" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-16 02:26:11 UTC 32.4K followers, 39.3K engagements
"The EU has strict rules for alcohol & flying: 0.02%. In the US its XXXX% (driving is generally 0.08%). The rule is also no drinking within X hours of flying but many airlines have expanded that to XX (military too). Youre subject to random blood & breathalyzer tests" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 23:06:52 UTC 32.4K followers, 32.9K engagements
"Notice the fire keeps burning for some time. There could be various reasons but the most likely is that you dont rush to shut down an engine. Even if its on fireit will be fine. Silence the alarm get to a safe altitude & THEN deal with the fire. Rushing kills people" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-19 15:54:16 UTC 32.4K followers, 302.9K engagements
"I thought the debate on moving the mandatory retirement age for pilots to XX (currently 65) was over. Apparently not. I personally think its a terrible idea. The unions & airlines are also opposed. Heres why: Something like XX% of pilots over the age of XX are not available to fly at any given time due to health issues. Many are on Long Term Disability (LTD) after losing their medical & some will never come back. (Rep Troy Nehls from TX is among the sources pushing this change as his brother a Delta pilot is nearing retirement age has reportedly been on LTD for years & would like that to" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-17 20:55:40 UTC 32.4K followers, 34.7K engagements
"Got a kid interested in aviation Not sure how to help foster it In the US the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) will give kids from 8-17 their first flight in a small plane Ive flown a few; a great opportunity for kids & pilots too" @MCCCANM on X 2023-08-22 03:32:13 UTC 32.4K followers, 286.3K engagements
"@PalmguyActual Oh wow Yeah I imagine the electrical system began to shed the loads from systems not determined to be important as that generator began to cut out. It does it in a specific order & IFE is one of the first to go. Glad youre safe on the ground" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-19 17:05:51 UTC 32.4K followers, XX engagements
"@au_epstein Appreciate it I blew up my military career had stuff thrown at me & snide remarks like marriage is for men (my fault for not recognizing gigantic red flags before I got marriedI was a White Knight) but the divorce still broke me. Doing better now. Learned a lot" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 02:11:57 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements
"That XXX is hitting the brakes hard. Nobody wants to damage the jet but if at all possible without jeopardizing safety we would like the deer to escape too" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-25 10:52:42 UTC 32.4K followers, 1906 engagements
"Did I just purchase a ridiculous amount of gear to ship to ABQ for my Northern NM camping trip in X weeks like Im joining Lewis & Clarks expedition Yes. Did I rent an air-conditioned RV w/ a generator refrigerator & queen bed for this X day expedition Also yes" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-16 22:48:51 UTC 32.4K followers, 21.6K engagements
"The thing here is that neither side has very good evidence for their claims. Cloud seeding is minimally effective at bestand doesnt do anything at all at worst" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-09 03:35:53 UTC 32.4K followers, 9642 engagements
"Unusual for a pilot union to be suing. And to use the phrase Theyre talking all this crap. Juvenile. Emotional. Looks like they are flying off the hinge. This looks like trying to sway the conclusion. And while the WSJ is premature it didnt jump to wild conclusionsit stayed pretty close to the preliminary report" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-19 18:44:24 UTC 32.3K followers, 7342 engagements
"These are the actual aircraft made famous by world events. The actual F-4 that shot down X MiGs in a day for example and the actual B-29 that dropped the bomb on Nagasaki ending WWII. There is a space aspect as well with a missile gallery. 4/6" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-13 18:33:57 UTC 32.3K followers, 8228 engagements
"This is not a recommended technique for airliners. It might look cool but the wings are still producing lift which takes weight off the wheels which in turn makes the brakes less effective. When FOs try this we have a talk later" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 00:55:57 UTC 32.4K followers, 183.7K engagements
"@fknorm50 We will do some light hiking yes mostly to fishing spots" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 19:24:40 UTC 32.4K followers, XX engagements
"Great question Yes at least on narrowbody fleets we try to taxi w/ a single engine wherever possible. Well start the other engine while rolling toward the runway. This saves time & fuel; instead of sitting at the gate & starting both engines we can only start one then begin moving toward the runwaythe time to start the second engine gets rolled into the taxi time instead of being a separate item saving us time overall. In many cases getting off the ground before the flight plan says you will is the biggest time saving opportunity youll have the entire flight; you can fly faster but the" @MCCCANM on X 2025-04-28 17:01:47 UTC 32.3K followers, 47.2K engagements
"@maybe_its_noah Rio Grande Cuthroat Trout" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 17:30:05 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements
"Oh my God they found my ex. (I was nave when I got married)" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 01:15:32 UTC 32.4K followers, 18.7K engagements
"Seems like a good day to remind young pilots that dating coworkers is a choice & comes w/ dangers. Ive seen it go extremely badly and they both wind up doing the carpet dance in HR. Which can have serious implications for your career" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-17 18:35:57 UTC 32.4K followers, 39.9K engagements
"@TizLDo 😂😂 I could do it in the T-37 & T-6 but I was always happy to get that nose down in the KC-10. On the XXX I still havent mastered bringing it down without banging it" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 01:54:09 UTC 32.4K followers, 1687 engagements
"Weird that the TSA numbers are about the exact same as they were for 2024. And that Delta had a solid second quarter raising all airline stocks today. There just isnt any evidence that this stuff is true" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-10 21:56:18 UTC 32.4K followers, 25.6K engagements
"Alaska earnings report is good. Reinforces Delta & United who also saw travel demand picking up" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-24 02:26:41 UTC 32.4K followers, 2794 engagements
"It probably doesnt mean anything but the Air India XXX Captains nickname being Sad Sack isunfortunate" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-16 23:32:45 UTC 32.4K followers, 44.2K engagements
"Ah summer flying: XX% of legs I was supposed to fly this trip ended up as deadheads (ride in the back) 2/3rds of layover locations changed Last nights layover was 9+30 behind the door Got home X hours later than planned Its just the way it goes" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-21 00:50:37 UTC 32.4K followers, 21.6K engagements
"Well we spent 12+57 in various terminals at DEN. Didnt get on X separate flights. Gate changed maybe 6-7 times. Our options were a bit more limited than usual (I have my GFs son w/ me as a buddy & cant get discount tickets or standby on another airline w/ him). At our darkest w/ flights for the rest of the evening showing oversold decisions between a hotel room / second day of this or just paying $1500 for tickets in the morning would need to be made soon. Thats when the storms started at other airports particularly on the East Coast. Delay programs began. The usual cascade began to sweep the" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-15 08:34:54 UTC 32.4K followers, 14.3K engagements
"Ok thats a tough one to understand. Seems like youd go around if you saw another jet on the runwaymaybe they didnt see them" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 14:54:13 UTC 32.4K followers, 28.7K engagements
"Everything is meticulously preserved. Beautiful rare aircraft you can only find here with some unusual vantage points. 3/6" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-13 18:33:50 UTC 32.3K followers, 7986 engagements
"Yeah Redeye flying isnt great but I try to think of the positives: On a Transcon there & back you get X days of pay but youre only gone around XX hours. Less traffic & quieter radios. Less traffic on the drive to work too. Better chance of getting shortcuts. Slip right in on approach; no long vectors to get in line. Less weather; once the sun stops feeding storms they stop growing & the tops fall so you can get over most weather that remains. Weaker weather & winds on approach too. Sleeping passengers dont cause problems. Fewer idiots on the East Coast meowing on guard. If you can make it to" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-24 03:18:59 UTC 32.4K followers, 126.6K engagements
"But me Im still on the road Headin for another joint We always did feel the same We just saw it from a different point of vieeeewww Tangled up in blue This song is kind of a model for how I feel like a young mans life should be lived" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 03:37:47 UTC 32.4K followers, 4435 engagements
"Ok about X weeks until the camping trip & I could use advice: Im building a camping kit that will store in a couple containers. The idea is that its stored in ABQ so I can non-rev w/ only carry ons & have a full camping kit ready to go. My brother or friends can use it if needed too. Its built for two but can be quickly & cheaply expanded for a familyall the kids need are clothes & sleeping bags (I need to get a couple more collapsible fishing rods). The kit is based on RV or trailer campingwere getting too old to sleep on the groundbut the only amenities in the RV it counts on is the bed & a" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 11:49:24 UTC 32.4K followers, 16.5K engagements
"@SJFriedl @monty3812 Potentially but possibly not. She may get admitted to the HIMS program (Human Intervention Motivational Study) but its a very big hurdle & requires strict adherence" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 01:58:54 UTC 32.3K followers, XX engagements
"Oshkosh is an annual event thats sort of a Mecca for aviation enthusiasts. The small town in WI population 66k temporarily becomes the busiest airport in the world as it supports the largest airshow in the world. Its a sight to see. Havent made it myself but one day" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-18 20:58:42 UTC 32.4K followers, 86.6K engagements
"@chrishaber151 The KC-10 did not no. The Air Force removed the capability when ordering it" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-25 07:58:18 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements
"Two more to be an Ace We had a T-37 at Vance that managed to strike deer thrice in separate incidents. Quite improbable but true. Maintenance put a couple cartoonish deer kill stickers / markings on it as if it were a WWII fighter. Its a real threat at rural airfields" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-25 10:49:55 UTC 32.4K followers, 14.7K engagements
"In my professional opinion they are clouds. Could be wrong I guess" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-19 20:51:07 UTC 32.4K followers, 58.5K engagements
"A little something for @F111Driver & me Again I cant praise the museum enough. Its all free (except the sims & movies tickets are $XX each). They have a few cockpit mock-ups you can sit in and various interactive exhibits. 5/6" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-13 18:34:02 UTC 32.4K followers, 10.7K engagements
"Been so long since Ive cooked; weve been too busy. Trying recipes for camping. I want to make good food for my buddiesno reason to eat hot dogs every meal Chicken Piccata on Fettuccine (daughter is still vegetarian) is not gonna work for camping but the kids like it" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 01:11:54 UTC 32.4K followers, 7751 engagements
"@xJonNYC At times its smarter to ride the train to the last terminal then get off & get on the train headed to baggage claim. Better chance of getting on" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-23 17:31:27 UTC 32.4K followers, XXX engagements
"A full travel day on the front & one to get back but we managed a day at the Museum of the US Air Force @AFmuseum in Dayton OH. I was last here when I was about my sons age. Its SPECTACULAR. Free entry & open to all. Cant recommend it enough Some favorite shots: 1/6" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-13 18:33:29 UTC 32.3K followers, 187.5K engagements
"Well this is apparently working its way through the House as HR 3838 (SPEED Act); its been marked up for amendment. Im sorry but I dont really know what it means nor do I know how realistic it is. I think not likely but its out of my depth" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-18 19:56:18 UTC 32.4K followers, 5599 engagements
"@seekingyaga I will yes but I need a huge pot for the Fettucini. Im trying to build a camping kit that is compact & usable for my brother friendsanyone that comes in to camp from out of town like me (going to store it at Moms house)" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 02:30:17 UTC 32.3K followers, XXX engagements
"My other vintage posters. I have a plan for these when I get my forever house. Looking for a Goonies poster if anyone wants to gift me one 😉" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-22 02:34:20 UTC 32.4K followers, 2286 engagements
"True but there are many caveats to what Autoland (& automation) can do. In the XXX the maximum autoland headwind is XX knots crosswind XX knots tailwind XX knots. For a human the same limits are: headwind (no limit) crosswind XX knots (varying down to XX knots on ice) tailwind XX knots. In addition virtually all equipment on the airplane must be operational; if you were to lose an engine or a hydraulic system or even one of the radio altimeters autoland is useless. If humans lose one of those systems we just land the airplane. Ive also seen a fully functional autoland come down" @MCCCANM on X 2025-07-25 07:18:24 UTC 32.4K followers, 53K engagements