Flybyz1
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Retired aviation, medicine, science and government. -> No DMs please #aviation #PsychSciSky #fountainpens #afcbournemouth
I don’t think we have fully grappled with the death of Academia—or the long years of watching its corpse be driven by capitalist necromancy. It is past time we look this square in the face. The university and all it stood for has been murdered. And I do not think we can resuscitate.
My latest is all about DHS Secretary Mullin taking the NAS deep into political territory. A lot of folks have talked about the logistical ways in which pulling international flights from blue states & rescheduling them to red states is impossible. /1 colleenmondor.substack.com/p/49-the-nat...
#49: The National Airspace System can not be a political pawn
DHS Secretary Mullin wants to upend the NAS in the name of red vs blue.
colleenmondor.substack.com
Well, there are no words… #airtrafficcontrol #aviation www.reuters.com/business/wor...
FAA cuts target for air traffic control staffing
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it was sharply reducing its target for air traffic control staffing as it vowed to modernize scheduling and increase the time employees spend managing ...
reuters.com
4.30.26 Status: I'm OK on this last day of April. We're getting showers. Bring on the May Flowers: Boston's spring has sprung.
🔗Medieval Chainmail meets Modern Materials! Our 2D [c2]daisy chain polymer (think: molecular-scale armor!) self-assembles into chainmail-like networks, achieving shape-shifting superpowers under stimuli. ⚡️ Breakthrough for soft robotics & smart textiles! #MaterialsScience 👉https://rdcu.be/ehOa6
Here’s a little more on the FAA‘s predictive automation plans for air traffic control. Research on such automation tools dates back at least to the 1980-90s by Heinz Erzberger, NASA Ames, on the Center-TRACON Automation System (CTAS). theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
FAA quietly developing AI-enabled predictive air traffic management system
Palantir, Thales and ASI competing on secretive initiative that could redefine how the U.S. ATC system operates
theaircurrent.com
Having Bill Evans join us for Easter breakfast. Enjoying the beautiful things in life. #JazzSky #BillEvans
SCOOP w/ @jonostrower.com: NTSB board member J. Todd Inman abruptly departs safety watchdog (via @theaircurrent.com): theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
NTSB board member J. Todd Inman abruptly departs safety watchdog
J. Todd Inman, one of the five members of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, has left the investigative body, according to multiple people familiar with the situation.
theaircurrent.com
The deployment of the military’s anti-drone laser weapon to tackle cartel drones had prompted the shutdown of airspace over El Paso, Texas, earlier this month.
FAA Shuts Down Airspace After U.S. Military Laser Shoots Down CBP Drone Over Texas
The deployment of the military’s anti-drone laser weapon to tackle cartel drones had prompted the shutdown of airspace over El Paso, Texas, earlier this month.
forbes.com
Thank you BlueWave for the inclusion!! 💙🎉
🌊🌊BlueWaveResister🌊🌊@bluewaveresister.bsky.social · 7mo ago#Resisters @bluewaveresister.bsky.social @bluewavesurfer.bsky.social @flybyz1.bsky.social @newmahayanalegend.bsky.social @flybyz1.bsky.social @spichler531.bsky.social @kitterface.bsky.social @nanso44.bsky.social @nasussnave.bsky.social @tmarie829.bsky.social @ificouldfly369.bsky.social
…and the Air Traffic Controllers, Airways Facilities Maintainers, Pilots, Dispatchers keeping the airspace safe and getting us home for the holidays.
@darren32359.bsky.social · 7mo ago
The primary thing I write about in terms of aviation safety is how long the cascade of events can be prior to an aircraft accident. While failures in the cockpit might exist, they are rarely the first step in what goes wrong. Sometimes the cascade is months or years in the making (i.e. 737 MAX). /1
“We almost had a midair collision up here,” the JetBlue pilot said... “They passed directly in our flight path ... They don’t have their transponder turned on, it’s outrageous.” Our military thinks they can do whatever they want with no accountability 😡 Outrageous is right! #Pinks
Pilot narrowly avoids ‘midair collision’ with US air force plane near Venezuela
JetBlue pilot calls incident ‘outrageous’ and says US military refueling tanker didn’t have transponder turned on
theguardian.com
Please give @chasingray.bsky.social a follow and check out her substack. She keeps our focus on aviation safety!!
Colleen Mondor@chasingray.bsky.social · 8mo agoIf pull-ups & “masculinity contests”are how we are covering aviation in the US now, then all hope is lost. P.S. it’s not how I am covering aviation and I will have a newsletter out next week on some recent news about DC airspace, ATC and more. Sign up here: colleenmondor.substack.com
I wanted to drop some air traffic controller figures on you. In March of this year, Acting FAA Admin Chris Rocheleau testified before Congress that there were currently about 11,000 controllers. simpleflying.com/faa-administ...
FAA Administrator Hopes To Hire 2,000 More Air Traffic Controllers This Year
For 2025, new Federal Aviation Administration leadership aims to resupply air traffic controllers.
simpleflying.com
This is a great read and accurately captures key points about the FAA’s history of air traffic modernization attempts. It is an important perspective and well researched. Aviation folks please read and share. #aviation #aviationhistory #aviationsafety #airtrafficcontrol #avgeeks
Colleen Mondor@chasingray.bsky.social · 9mo agoI worked hard on this one. It’s old school aviation writing; a deep dive into what happened in the last attempt at an ATC upgrade (NextGen) and why the FAA & DOT need to talk about it. I go all the way back to 60s in how we got here - no paywall! leehamnews.com/2025/11/04/a...
FYI…New York announced $10M in state funds for brain research. #neuroskyence #PsychSciSky www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of SUNY Brain Institute With $10 Million Investment to Fuel SUNY Excellence in Life-Saving Research
Governor Hochul announced a $10 million investment to launch the SUNY Brain Institute; a multi-campus initiative focused on expanding SUNY’s groundbreaking neuroscience research.
governor.ny.gov
I’ve seen lots of new folks in the fountain pen feed, and I wrote a piece for Goldspot that might be interesting if you want a deep-dive into how fountain pens work. I think it’s pretty darn good. Glug!
How Does a Fountain Pen Work? The Inner Mechanisms of Pens
Our comprehensive guide demystifies the workings of fountain pens, from their intricate nibs to the smooth ink flow, perfect for enthusiasts and beginners alike.
goldspot.com
The fountain pen community here is growing and is quite enjoyable! Especially appreciated people posting their art and swatches from the Advent calendar inks and pen show acquisitions…
Alchemistress@alche-mistress.bsky.social · last yr.Starter pack for fountain pen collectors, ink enthusiasts and journaling. If you want to connect with people who love fountain pens as much as you do, click the link to find active content creators. DM to be added to the list. go.bsky.app/JF2vDWu
Visited Fahrney’s several times. Looking forward to Drew Brown’s influence. Thank you for posting this update!
Vicki@glasshorns.bsky.social · last yr.If anyone is interested in the Fahrney's situation, this is some of what was discussed at the panel they held at the Baltimore Pen Show: 💙🖋
We are marking, at least in part, the last day of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week for 2025 with a gift that will keep on giving year-round. Lisa's (@peacewind.aero) work on this has been both meticulous and tireless. Follow Lisa and we encourage you to take a look at her great Starter Pack. | 🛩️ 👩🏻✈️ 🥇
Not all stories of women in aviation sweep across history or continents, although many do exactly that. Some are at a smaller scale but are no less important. This one, for instance — by Sparky Barnes for General Aviation News — utterly charmed us. What's not to love about Betty, indeed. | 🛩️ 👩🏻✈️ 🥇 📍 🇺🇸
What’s not to love about Betty? — General Aviation News
Airport Greeter Betty Easley's devotion to all things aviation makes a lasting and positive impression upon aviators, with compliments about her posted on Foreflight and AirNav.com.
generalaviationnews.com
Just now picking up my daughter’s Claudia’s Corgi, Gracie, from her spaying procedure from Friendship Animal Hospital in northwest DC. It turns out they are doing something amazing for people victimized by the insane government purges 👉
Animal hospital in DC waives fees for laid off federal workers
Community members are thanking the hospital for its generous gesture.
wusa9.com
Seeing the aurora was always high on my bucket list! This past year provided amazing displays. Beautiful pic!!
𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚌𝚑 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙸𝚖𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜@churchstreetimages.com · last yr.I'm almost half a century of living I had never seen the aurora and then got to see it twice in the space of a year. For #Stunday here's my favorite shot from time number two. #EastCoastKin #aurora #northernlights #photography
