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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Getting up at 0430 was painful, but seeing the Aetna in pastel colours was well worth it.

The Aetna in pastel colours, early morning just after sunrise

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In this line of the industry, sometimes, just sometimes, with a bit of luck, you end up in great places...

Hotel room with the pool visible through the glass doors

A gorgeous pool, beyond that the sea. And mountains.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The old, abandoned terminal of Bilbao, Spain

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jacdecnews.bsky.social @jacdecnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

2026-09-30: FlyDubai Boeing 737MAX8(A6-FKF,*2022,#FZ1073 OMDB-LLBG) diverted to Tabuk AP(OETB), Saudi Arabia after the copilot attacked and stabbed the pilot. During the fight, control was lost. The attacker was subdued. The 737 sustained damage during recovery maneuver. avherald.com/h?article=54...

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Of course I would fly privately if I could afford it. Not having to sit next to someone who's taking their shoes off like the cabin is their living room would totally be worth it.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

October 1 marks the day that I start packing my uniform sweater when going on tour.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

By the way, NetJets Europe is hiring. If you are interested, you have to be quick about it, the application window closes on 05OCT. I promise you, it's worth it ;) www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?u...

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Flying over (or through?) the Suwalki Gap today. Kaliningrad on the left, Belarus on the right. Only a few miles wide, everything being a bit too tight for comfort, especially when you are being jammed/spoofed (we were both). Of course, Polish ATC made sure we were safe.

An aircraft navigation display showing the route to Vilnius throught the Suwalki Gap.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Being given two early starts in a row got me 36 hours off in Lugano. Unfortunately, I spent most of it in bed, recovering from a mild cold. Still, I could snap a few pics on an evening walk.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Something's definitely amiss here...

A Citation Latitude parked in front of an Airbus A320 that is missing both engines.

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Karla @karla-berlin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Witz🙈😂

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Aerossurance @aerossurance.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#OTD 2001: Air Transat A330 made an 85 nm glide to the Azores. In #maintenance an engine was 'dressed' with incompatible pipework leading to a fuel leak. Crew kept the x-feed open leading to fuel exhaustion. aviation-safety.net/database/rec... #flightsafety #aviationsafety #humanfactors

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accidentalflyer 🇨🇦🇹🇼🇺🇸🇺🇦 @accidentalflyer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I took the Dunning–Kruger Effect Quiz: ✅ Score: 9/12 (I guessed 6) 🎯 Avg confidence: 66% 📏 Calibration: 67/100 — well calibrated Verdict: 🎯 Sharp — and you knew it "A high score, and your confidence tracked your accuracy closely the…" Test yourself: shimmermathlabs.com/dunning.html

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The Dunning–Kruger Effect Quiz

12 questions, plus a confidence rating after each. Find out not just how much you know — but how well you know what you know.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In case you wondered how Mount Vesuvius looks from above...

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

When are we going to get sick of all the AI generated content? I listened to a podcast on my way to the airport, and at least some parts were AI generated. Opened Instagram, get all this AI generated stuff in my timeline. And let's not even talk about LinkedIn... Why?

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AviationSource @avsource.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

On August 1, 2026, the Lufthansa Group Hangar One visitor and conference centre officially opens its doors to the public. It will welcome guests on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. aviationsourcenews.com/lufthansa-gr... #Lufthansa #HangarOne #FrankfurtAirport #aviationdaily #Aviationnews

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I'm back in Hungary for the first time after Fidesz' crushing defeat. First thing I noticed is the EU flag in front of the terminal. Driving into Budapest, you cannot not notice the absence of the propaganda billboards (against the EU, van der Leyen, Soros, Szelensky). It's a breath of fresh air.

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Marlène Aviation @aviationmarlene.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

A magnificent poster depicting the early days of aviation, in this case promoting the Rouen air show in 1910

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M31🍁 @m31author.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

China is so serious

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Dr. Jeroen W.P. Wijnendaele @drdragases.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I am once again begging Hollywood to stop using the Greek alphabet for an Ancient World movie, if they can't afford to even throw a couple of quid at anyone with an inkling of the language. Unless they really think audiences are dying to see THS THDPSSSSPS

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A colleague took an awesome shot of one of our Latitudes.

A Latitude with it's impressive wingspan is seen taxiing in at dusk.

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Stansaid Airport @stansaidairport.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Solemn moment here. The white smoke means the Ramp Agent's Conclave has selected a new Head of Baggage Handling, the successive line of Saint Sam Sonite.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We did very little flying this tour, but flew into stunning Alesund, Norway, today. Beautiful approach! It was also the first time I came here. After 18 years in this Company, there are still places where I haven't been before.

Sea and mountains on approach to Alesund, Norway

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

When a ship is anchoring right next to your hotel room...

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Quite thunderstorm-ly today...

A picture of towering clouds, taken from the air

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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

About 8 hours after shadow tanker SMYRTOS was seized by UK three other shadow tankers made abrupt turns within an hour of each other, avoiding going through the English Channel. Home base called I assume. All ships in screenshots are sanctioned.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I had a bit of standby early in the morning, but slept through half of it. Once it finished, I went downtown #Stockholm to explore the #Vasa museum. It's been on my bucket list for quite some time!

The Vasa in its museum, seen from the aft in all its magnificent glory

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I had plenty of hotel nights in my thirty years in commercial flying so far, but I never, ever had a room with Swedish wall bars before...

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

One sunny evening a few days ago in Gdanks! Well worth getting GPS jammed all the way from cruising level to landing...

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Aerossurance @aerossurance.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

#OTD 1946: London Heathrow opened

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Departing Luton on an EasyJet flight early in the morning is probably one of the most unpleasant travel experiences I had in my career. Feels like being cattle herded into the plane...

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Inside Flying Groups hangar in Antwerp, aviation meets art.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Here's a fun fact that I just found out: over the last 365 days, I had 155 flights, but I flew only one city pair twice: Ibiza to Valencia. There is really no repetition in this job.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

ITA Airways: We are not Alitalia. We even wrote born "Born in 2021" on our aircraft. Except that we use the same hubs, employ the same people, have aircraft with the old Alitalia livery & use the same IATA code “AZ”. Ah, and our slogan is "Inspired by Alitalia." So, not Alitalia at all, wink wink

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Woman Winks and Smiles

ALT: Woman Winks and Smiles

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Stephen Schwartz @atomicanalyst.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Also, RFK, Jr., and his meddling minions at HHS are actively suppressing taxpayer-funded medical research data that, if published and promoted, could actually keep Americans healthy (which is supposed to be the goal of MAHA).

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The Essence of Safety podcast @essenceofsafety.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Quite interesting. The drone industry seems to be repeating the same pitfalls that once challenged commercial aviation: mode confusion, limited understanding of automation, and the instinct to rely on the autopilot instead of reverting to manual control. Was the pilot too busy demo-ing his drone?

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

British Airways offers 777/787 direct entry command and first officer positions based at ORD, no minimum flight hours there's only one tiny little catch... You won't fly.

A job description for a B777/787 pilot position: "What you will do: You'll play a critical role in helping achieve on time performance by safely taxing BA Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft betweens terminals"

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Okay, the flight deck windows may be dirty, but the Alps never disappoint. It was a glorious day for flying.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Our steed being pulled unto our stand. It's going to be a challenging day with two special airports, Lugano and Sion.

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

So I jumped on the bandwagon... Can anyone guess what I am working on? My wife calls it a middle aged man thing...

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Nicolaus @cptschmerzfrei.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

If Hungarians have voted in record numbers today to reject Orbán, despite years of media control & his attempts to tilt the playing field, then this is more than an election result. After so many setbacks for democracy, it’s finally a victory again - for all of us. Democracy hasn't become obsolete!

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Carlo "Realism, Gedankenfetzen und Rants" Masala @carlomasala1.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Dafür, dass die Drohnen in der Ukraine von „Hausfrauen“ produziert werden (A.Pappberger), zerlegen sie bei Manövern in Litauen das Hochwertgerät von Rheinmetall ziemlich präzise und ziemlich regelmäßig.

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