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Author Archives: Dan Roach

First Flight

The joy of that first flight is something that nobody forgets – except sometimes pilots. Sometimes we need to refocus on what is really important…

Posted byDan Roach7th May 202317th May 2023Posted inFlying, Humour, MotivationalTags:Aviation, BMAA, Flight Instructor, Flying, Microlights, Mindfulness, PilotLeave a comment on First Flight

Ad Astra

Ever docked a Soyuz to the ISS or been chased by a robot dog? I have at the 2023 National Student Space Conference…

Posted byDan Roach29th April 20237th May 2023Posted inFlying, Motivational, Reviews, Science, Space, UniversityTags:Boston Dynamics, NSSC23, Open University, Science, Skyrora, Soyuz, Space, Student, UKSEDS, University of Manchester1 Comment on Ad Astra

Flying vs Mother Nature’s mood swings

A cathartic post about how one pilot deals with the unpredictable nature of the Lancastrian weather…

Posted byDan Roach22nd April 202329th April 2023Posted inFlying, HumourTags:Attitude Airsports, Aviation, BMAA, Flying, GA, Human Performance, Humour, Lancashire, Manchester, Microlights, Morecombe Bay, Pilot, Rain, Ultralights, WeatherLeave a comment on Flying vs Mother Nature’s mood swings

Bandits at 12 o’clock

A recent aviation experience that was not dependent on the weather!

Posted byDan Roach18th April 202322nd April 2023Posted inFlying, Humour, ReviewsTags:ACESquadron, Aviation, Enstone, Flying, GA, Pilot, Simulator, SpitfireLeave a comment on Bandits at 12 o’clock

Book Review – Chinook Crew ‘Chick’

Review of Liz McConaghy’s compelling recently published memoir of her time in the RAF and immediately afterwards.

Posted byDan Roach10th April 202318th April 2023Posted inAutobiography, ReviewsTags:Afghanistan, Air Crew, Book Review, Chinook, Chinook Crew Chick, Forces, Memoirs, Op Herrick, RAFLeave a comment on Book Review – Chinook Crew ‘Chick’

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