Jessie_Redd

The ramblings of a Human TCAS ✈

Durban girl trying to survive in New Zealand.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

When your XtremeAir Sbach has been sitting in the hangar all week and needs to stretch her wings 😁👍 never a dull day at Virginia Airport 🥳🎉

[Brendan Butler @FriendinBrendan]

Rest in Peace to Rob Holland one of the most talented pilots to ever live. This is a photo I took of him flying at the JAX air show last year. It was my first air show and Rob’s performance was simply jaw dropping. Although many people may not be familiar with the unique world of aviation and aerobatics, Rob was considered a legend and a true professional.

@RobHolland5150

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@OnDisasters Yeah, people just need to tend to their own gardens.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

As a child free individual, I'm getting really annoyed with people who disparage me for having time and using it however I see fit on any given day. I made my choices, you made yours. I just wanted agency over my own time and worked very hard to achieve that.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@HEMS_Driver Haha... not me freezing with the heater on. 😅

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

It's getting cold again and I'm not sure I'm cut out for this.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@Swayson I am missing a lot of family gatherings so it's a great way for me to contribute, even though I can't attend. It also makes me feel like I'm still involved, even though I live half a world away.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

Everytime I use the Checkers Sixty60 app (which isn't often) I'm shocked at how expensive things are.

But in the same breath, how cool is it that I can sit here in New Zealand and have groceries delivered to my family within the hour?!

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@Julford57 Moving around as an atc is a bit of a long and complex process. I'd absolutely love to work WN but there are a lot of people ahead of me on the list who have waited far longer than I, for a chance to work there.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

Sprinting through Wellington station with all my luggage this morning because I'm running late and I just had to stay one more night. Absolutely worth it because this city is fucking awesome.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@LuckyGordy Yes🥲
But also, is that blue sky?! I miss that. Durban's weather is unmatched.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

I am starting to think that we slipped into an alternate reality in 2020. Why? Today I learned what Speed Golf is. See also: Disc Golf and what I refer to as: Water Quidditch (Canoe Polo).

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

It must be nice to just book a flight somewhere, at relatively short notice and not worry about a visa.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@Julford57 I found it a lot more difficult to get an urgent appointment (so stressful) and it is expensive. However, I'm also not comparing like for like because in SA, I had medical insurance which didn't cover everything, but helped a lot when something unexpected popped up.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

Few things prepare you for the emotional and financial roller coaster that is going to the dentist in NZ.

If I was braver, I'd grab pliers and pull the damn thing out myself. For free. Today.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@LuckyGordy It's proper gut wrenching stuff. I can't imagine how hard it must be for those who had loved ones on those aircraft to see so much information about this traumatic event online. Especially the videos.

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

💔💔💔💔

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

Most tracked flights right now - 3 helicopters above the last position of flight #AA5342

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@adeolim Thanks. I'm all good. Just getting old and eating too many sweets😅

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

The FAA confirms tonight’s collision near DCA involved #AA5342 and a US military H60. The helicopter was not broadcasting ADS-B data. The last received ADS-B position from the CRJ was at 01:48 UTC.

AA5342 was en route from Wichita to Washington (DCA) and was on final approach for Runway 33 at an approximate altitude of 300 feet AMSL. https://t.co/CSqWFTglMy

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

@forealziesXD @lakkabrah 💔

[Jessie_Redd @Jessie_Redd]

This is awful. I wonder what the stand-down protocol is for the ground/air crew who made the discovery?

[AIRLIVE @airlivenet]

A body was found in one of the main wheel wells of a United Boeing 787-10 from Chicago https://t.co/fz0gziPpku