MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash: Brace For Impact Normally this is the place where I review documentary films, but since I took part in this documentary I don't want to appear as a self promoter. Having said that, you should definitely see this documentary. The producer, Caroline Sommers, was … [Read more...] about MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash
MSNBC Documentary
I just got word that the MSNBC documentary on aircraft ditchings will air on July 12 at 10:00 pm EDT on MSNBC. I'll put up some links as soon as I have more info. Update 1: The promo is up on MSNBC.com. I'd provide a link but there isn't one. You have to search for the video. To find the … [Read more...] about MSNBC Documentary
NBC Documentary on Aircraft Ditchings
I was recently interviewed for a one hour documentary on aircraft ditchings that will be aired on MSNBC in July. The story of ALM flight 980 will be told as part of the overall story. www.flickr.com This is a Flickr badge showing items in a set called New York. Make your own badge … [Read more...] about NBC Documentary on Aircraft Ditchings
The story of the green carnation
Today is St. Patrick's Day. I'm not Irish, but this is a day that I celebrate. It was thirty years ago today that I made one of the best decisions of my life. It was the day I asked my wife, Lynn, to marry me. I lived in Cleveland at the time. I had invited Lynn to come to Cleveland … [Read more...] about The story of the green carnation
35 Miles From Shore receives an honorable mention in the Reader’s Choice Literary Awards
My book 35 Miles From Shore won an honorable mention in the 2008 Reader's Choice Literary Awards.Click here for a complete list of winners. … [Read more...] about 35 Miles From Shore receives an honorable mention in the Reader’s Choice Literary Awards
US Airways Ditching
Well it's finally happened. Of all the missed opportunities I've had in my illustrious career, I've finally managed to put myself in the right place at the right time. The ditching of the A320 in New York has drawn attention to the story I tell in 35 Miles From Shore. I've had … [Read more...] about US Airways Ditching