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Right Over My House, With No Engines (Or So I Thought)

That time I thought my MD-80 was going to crash-land into my own neighborhood.

Jul 10, 2025

Bonus: More From the Ramp at JFK

More danger, and a little emotion, while driving around the airfield.

Feb 16, 2025

757 vs. My Chevy Astro: Airport Driving Stories From JFK

Close Calls, Speeding Tickets, and Minivan Mayhem on the Airfield

Feb 16, 2025

Altitude Error: That Time I Should've Spoken Up

The one time I chose to keep my mouth shut was nearly the time I contributed to controlled flight into terrain.

Feb 4, 2025

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Phil Derner's Look Inside Aviation

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