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| Run for the hills--it's a HABOOB! |
Howdy blog fans! I’ve taken a bit of a break after the flurry of activity surrounding my vlog, “Zen and the Art of Landing.” So, to satisfy your aeronautical craving, please enjoy a few pics I’ve garnered of late. As always, feel free to download and share!
First off, this week I literally had to race a Haboob* to work as it barreled toward PHX!
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| Cap'nAux in action, taking the previous (and next) shot! (photo by Bon;) |
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| Heading in from the south, it's already engulfed my house. Hope my vicious attack cat Tarzan is inside! |
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| Southwest is about to have a very dusty day! |
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| ...we glimpse the the ruddy sunset before turning east for STL... |
...the ND (Nav Display) tells the story:
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| More airborne melodrama. Racing yet another storm that's attempting to wrest control of the airport. The thunderboomer politely moves off the field before Ol' CapnAux arrives! |
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| Speaking of epic sunsets, here's an awesome one from my best buddy Dewey! (Extra credit: name that city--3 letter identifiers only, please!) |
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| A cool one from FO Todd. Airbus silhouette! This is so unique, I think it steals the show from this week's Fav'! |
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| SFO "Sunset 1 Arrival" to 28R... |
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| ...and the morning departure. |
AND FINALLY....
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| ...My new book cover! |
Apologies for the "Bait and Switch," but I'm excited to present my new "Code Name: Dodger" book cover! Using stills from the upcoming Book Trailer, I cobbled a cool cover collage! Edition 2 is now available in both print or ebook (Download Free--see below!)**
Thanks for indulging me with the book cover...in gratitude, here's one last, awesome parting shot!
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| Diverting around a line of Thunderboomers in the Midwest... |
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| ...t'boomer diversion, as viewed on FlightAware...thanks to my Number One Stalker--er,I mean, Tracker!-- Miss TWA, at www.misstwa.blogspot.com!! |
Meanwhile, back at the Ranch: Tarzan made it!!
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| Vicious attack cat Tarzan patrolling his domain! |
Folks, not bragging here, but I've got to say: Every single pic in this post was taken within the past 3 weeks...
What can I say, I've got the BEST OFFICE VIEW IN THE WORLD!!!!
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Wow...spectacular pics. I must say a little jealous of that view you have, but I thank you for sharing. Haboob was great to see from T4. Amazing how fast it rolled in and then was gone, well...not gone really as it left a dust film over everything ;)
ReplyDeleteI know the answer to Dew's pic, but I'll refrain...lol! This airplane porn is so "Disney"..."G" rated, but absolutely beautiful.
Again, fun blog to read and see amazing pics. Favorite is the pic of the plane silhouette. You can actually see it. :)
Thanks for sharing...Bon ;)
Yes, I know, that is just an incredible shot Todd got! I've seen similar scenes, but none so dramatic as that...I'm glad he thought to take the shot!
DeleteGlad you like the pics...any other guesses out there as to the locale of Dewey's pic?!?!
Haha great idea, Mr. Phx! I have yet to get a good pic...those pesky lightning bolts r too darn fast for the camera, even from above!
ReplyDeleteWoah! Great HABOOB pics! Ha ha, I love saying that word. Great pics from your FO Todd too. How did he draw in those coordinates from the storm? On the secondary? Anyway, great shots from our favorite office!
ReplyDeleteRyan (ryanthepilot)
Hey Cappy.....
ReplyDeleteWell never seen anything...like this "HaBoob"....I always thought Ha'boobs'....came in 'Pairs'...LOL......I'm Shameful......just asking......????
Serious....They are really Awesome shots.....!!My first question....is
Does the 'dust'..interfere with the jet engines...at all....much like volcanic ash/dust.......?????
so the engines.....don't get choked....with the dust.......?????
Very Interesting...that it must not...so does the whole airport shut down....while it passes through.....??
Lovely pics of the contrails......and their shadow......
the "Pilots Paint Strokes"..........would make an Awesome....coffee table picture book....Don't ya think....????
Hey no 2 are alike......♠
and the colors......Course nature.....makes those calls as to the color scheme.....of her strokes....NICE..♦ and Yes, I can see the 2 brush strokes from a fello Pilot.....♦
Now, as far as the 'Nav Display'......Maybe Cappy can, at some future time.....give us "Aviation Geeks" a "Tutorial".......on just exactly the story the 'ND'.....tells....I get some of it....just for better understanding.....I know this 'Stalker'.....I...mean.....ahhhhh 'Geek'......would appreciate..it very much....♠
Thank You Cappy....for putting my screen shot...when you were running from the 'Law'......;o......LOL
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diverting around....the Storms.......You sure are the best...."Stalkeeee"......I've ever "Stalked"......Yikes!!...........and as always....Thank You for giving my humble blog a shout out......
Thanks Bon...for the pic of the Cap.....!!!!
Looks like that balcony(?)...would be a Great place to Jetspot.......!!!!!
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Great Post......Cappy.....!!
this 'Geek'......appreciates all the hard work......that goes into putting your "Posts' together....and your "Vlog"........are the BEST......!!!!
Oh and maybe some time again.....you can post another "Track the Cap"...live....remember how FUN the last one was.....?????!!!!!Damn.......I sure am "Bossy"......today......!!!!
Juliet Foxtrot say...."Safe Travels"........◘
MissTWA.....signing off.....
pss
Tarzan is a cutie.....what has he lasso'd.....??
Nice new book cover.....there.....that sure is going to be a "BIG"....book......'Cap'???!!!..ha ha
it'll have to be stored in the over-head bin.....along with your 'diaper bag'.....;);););)
serious...
your book is a Very good read...!!!!
again....Safe Travels......☺
Sh!t........almost forgot........
ReplyDeleteDewey's 'Mystery'......city is "MIA".......??!!
Funny.......the answer was
"right in front of me"........
unless it was a decoy...Mmmmm
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So you have the great office and wonderful experiences - then you get back home and Tarzan doesn't give two hoots about the wonderful pics! He's just got that "Dude, my food bowl's empty" look on his face to bring you right back down to earth!
ReplyDeleteAlso - Ryan, a fellow pilot saying "how do you do that on the ND?" I trust you are type-rated on a different steed! Had to chuckle LOL!
All the best and thanks for the post!
D from the UK
Hey Cap........."Sun Dog Million-air..."....Thats a good one....I missed on the first "GO AROUND"...(Yes pun)....here at your blog......;))))
ReplyDeleteOH and, where's my "Consolation prize" for getting the 'Mystery City(code)...right...Dammit.....????
'love em' and 'leave em'....Damn "Pilots".....(kidding)
MIA......"Ahem"......
where's my years supply of 'Rice-a-Roni'........
Safe Travels.......♠
ReplyDeletethank you very much for sharing the information ... god bless you