Wisdom and Advice

Happiness Part One

December 5, 2023
Sampling

November 26, 2023
What is an Upgrade?

November 3, 2023
Inspiration and Distraction

September 27, 2023
My first completed class

September 2, 2023

Isubane’s Echo, Chapter 13: Unseen Players

Image by Gemini The palace was in an uproar when Catwright and the others returned in the evening. Apparently, the King of Mecre had arrived unexpectedly via teleportation platform with several other dignitaries. It had been a long day, and Cat had been looking forward to a good meal and a relaxing bath, but upon…

by Mike October 13, 2026

The Hidden Toll:

Why Controller Burnout Demands an Overhaul Image by Gemini Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and analyses expressed in this document are solely those of the author in a personal capacity. They do not reflect the official policy, position, or operational procedures of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), or the…

by Mike September 1, 2026

A Gentle Public Service Announcement for the Left-Lane Royalty

Image by Gemini There is a distinct category of human that deserves their own exhibit in the museum of modern arrogance. You know the type: sitting dead center in the fast lane, cruising at 75 in a 70, completely enchanted by their own self-appointed role as pacing captain of the interstate. To that specific driver:…

by Mike August 26, 2026

The Countdown: How the FAA “Solves” the Staffing Crisis

Image by Gemini Welcome to the cutting edge of federal efficiency. ⚠️ OFFICIAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISCLAIMER (FORM 99-CYA) NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT EXISTENCE: The views, satirical musings, and mathematically accurate frustrations expressed on this blog belong solely to the author—a sentient human being operating under the radical assumption that common sense exists. They do not reflect the…

by Mike July 28, 2026

Title: From 4K Ray Tracing to 1970s Radar: Why Gamers Might (or Might Not) Survive Air Traffic Control

Image by Gemini Standard CYA Disclaimer: Just to be explicitly clear before anyone gets their headset in a twist, this post is entirely my own personal opinion and in absolutely no way represents official FAA policy, procedure, or bureaucratic doctrine. Let’s be real for a second. If you look at an Air Traffic Control (ATC)…

by Mike May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Isubane’s Echo, Chapter 12 : A Lucrative Asset

Image by Gemini Catwright calmed himself considerably before the meeting ended. While Seleger and Beldere negotiated for a lighter watch during the tournament, Cat’s mind wandered to what he needed to accomplish in the next few days. The tournament was now a secondary concern compared to the immediate threat to his life and freedom. The…

by Mike April 14, 2026

The Prodigy Trap: Why the FAA’s Training “Filter” is Breaking the NAS

Image by Gemini A Quick Note: Before we dive in, I need to be clear: the following is my personal perspective based on two decades in the trenches. These opinions are mine alone and do not represent the official stance of the FAA or any other government agency. I’m speaking as a controller and a…

by Mike February 11, 2026

The Alternator is Always Broken

Image by Mike ‘The Eclipse’ I can’t remember if I’ve done one of these before, so here I go (again?). I have owned, rented, and leased a good variety of vehicles over my life, and I have a lot of opinions about them as a result. At different stages of my life, I have purchased…

by Mike January 21, 2026

Chapter Eleven: Unseen Threads

Image by Gemini They partook of the Barbarians’ hospitality for one more drink, but it was already full dark and there was still work to be done. The air was crisp with winter’s approach and no longer hummed with the raw tension of impending battle. Instead, a quiet resolve settled over Catwright. He’d seen versions…

by Mike December 22, 2025

Happiness Part One

Sampling

What is an Upgrade?

Inspiration and Distraction

My first completed class

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