So after attending my first NJC here are some of my thoughts...
While it was very entertaining sharing adult beverages with everyone and enjoying laughs as Seggy threw down his biggest game with his cell phone exploding with jealous text messages, there was something that made the trip all worth it. You can get beer anywhere, you can tell flying stories and chance girls on any random night. What made NJC great was the advice given by three outstanding individuals. Bill (Calcapt), Dr. Forred (MyFlightSurgeon), and Capt. Al Haynes.
For a young guy in this industry the expertise and insight that these gentlemen provided blew me away. The way Al Haynes took an impossible accident and turned it into a learning experience for everyone was amazing. I don't think a single one of us will ever forget the words "Standard Operating Procedure". Dr. Forred gave great advice as to dealing with the stress of the current state of the industry. His contributions to the round table were invaluable. And finally I want to talk about Bill (Calcapt). From the moment he walked into the room until the second he had to leave during the roundtable I was immensely impressed with the demeanor that Bill presented. He carried himself like a Captain of a major airline. His words of advice and things to think about which he gave during the roundtable will stick with me for a very long time. Bill represents everything that each of us should strive to become during our aviation careers.
Thank you to the above individuals, Doug, Kristie, Martin, and everyone else that made NJC an amazing experience for me. :nana2:
While it was very entertaining sharing adult beverages with everyone and enjoying laughs as Seggy threw down his biggest game with his cell phone exploding with jealous text messages, there was something that made the trip all worth it. You can get beer anywhere, you can tell flying stories and chance girls on any random night. What made NJC great was the advice given by three outstanding individuals. Bill (Calcapt), Dr. Forred (MyFlightSurgeon), and Capt. Al Haynes.
For a young guy in this industry the expertise and insight that these gentlemen provided blew me away. The way Al Haynes took an impossible accident and turned it into a learning experience for everyone was amazing. I don't think a single one of us will ever forget the words "Standard Operating Procedure". Dr. Forred gave great advice as to dealing with the stress of the current state of the industry. His contributions to the round table were invaluable. And finally I want to talk about Bill (Calcapt). From the moment he walked into the room until the second he had to leave during the roundtable I was immensely impressed with the demeanor that Bill presented. He carried himself like a Captain of a major airline. His words of advice and things to think about which he gave during the roundtable will stick with me for a very long time. Bill represents everything that each of us should strive to become during our aviation careers.
Thank you to the above individuals, Doug, Kristie, Martin, and everyone else that made NJC an amazing experience for me. :nana2: