Jon

Pilot & aviation writer, mostly with Vertical magazine. Qualified Flying Instructor. Rotary & Fixed Wing background. Language is important.

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@tempest_books This one photo is the ‘80s for me

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@lloydhphoto @Airbus @GuillaumeFaury @jvreymondon Quality gets recognised

[Jon @JD_pilot]

In places heart warming, and in many others utterly depressing, @nytimes’s Trojan Horse Affair podcast from @BriHReed and @HamzaMSyed is a story that spans racism, moral panic, dogged investigation and even human factors. Truly eye opening. https://t.co/fQhLAL3Cjv

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@bristolgs anybody in today? I’ve been calling all morning with a Mod 1 revision booking query and just getting answer phones. Tried emailing but all that’s happened is my original booking has been cancelled. Are you all ok?!

[Jon @JD_pilot]

Congratulations @HawksmoorNYC, well deserved. https://t.co/jSlgQLN8jN

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@kpd_musing Try Robert Bjork - https://t.co/AEjTjOJkuH - and https://t.co/3PtnBQfGxs

[Elan Head @elanhead]

I had a chance to try out VRM Switzerland’s virtual reality simulator for the Airbus H125 in Cologne last week. Seriously impressive tech that could make a real difference in the quality and availability of helicopter training.

[Wavell Room @wavellroom]

"This constant rolling out of prepared lines and silence increases the perception that the Army takes young men and women and turns them into automatons."

It's a strong critique of Army communication - do you agree?

https://t.co/u5bL4uhbSS

[Lloyd H Photo @lloydhphoto]

It’s been a day. @elanhead

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@AlexPollitt1 Great read Alex, some really important topics covered here.

[Alex Pollitt @AlexPollitt1]

Great to be able to contribute to #airmedandrescue magazine again, this time on the subject of automation from a #humanfactors perspective!
https://t.co/96IlbOuSak

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@elanhead Glad she’s ok Elan. Frightening experience for sure. It also highlights the value of everyday safety equipment that is taken for granted in aviation but left out day-to-day Even something simple like a @resqmeinc cutter/breaker can save a life.

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@Artemisapphire That’s interesting, I was a Biggles fan too. I think the article was more a response to hearing the ‘if it weren’t a (insert characteristic here) it wouldn’t even be news’ line one too many times!

[Jon @JD_pilot]

The importance of being yourself. https://t.co/HiDB1Hxcpx

[Jon @JD_pilot]

Great working with Lloyd ‘What Are Those Helicopters Doing’ Horgan again. @lloydhphoto

[Jon @JD_pilot]

This video of my mate’s dog encapsulates what my flying instructors meant when they wrote ‘not a natural pilot’ on my debrief chits.

[Jon @JD_pilot]

If you are at all concerned about how the public understand military, defence and security matters, listen to this with @MadeleineMoon - my neck is sore from nodding along. https://t.co/ZsfyxgBZ2K. The public’s understanding is the military’s responsibility.

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@kejamieson_ That is all definitely our kind of thing!

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@kejamieson_ However, I am disappointed I didn’t know about it when I lived near there!

[Jon @JD_pilot]

@kejamieson_ Next time I’m in Somerset I’m definitely taking my wife there, thanks!