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Bruce Dickinson
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And why not? He didn't just go out and buy a jet. He's an experienced 73/5/767 Pilot (7,000 hrs), earned his command properly, and by all accounts a good operator.
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Having flown with Bruce on the 737, I agree; he's a good operator
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bumped into him a few years ago at my local club, no location his privacy is why we have clubs.
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bumped into him a few years ago at my local club, no location his privacy is why we have clubs. |
I agree, Shot.
He's earned the title as a pilot and his passion is undeniable. He's also a great metal frontman of a great British heavy metal band. I'm a fan! |
Saw the Iron Maiden tour bus on the pan at Akrotiri about 3 years ago. The artwork stood out from the more usual offerings.
Don't know who was at the controls though. |
Bruce is respected as a pilot and trainer, very professional in the aircraft and a nice guy out of it........... Once witnessed him performing a harmonica duet with the guy who was driving the pushback truck, the passengers boading the aircraft did not know what to make of this !
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Some people are born with more talent than seems fair - makes me sick with jealousy.
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Originally Posted by A and C
(Post 8638245)
Once witnessed him performing a harmonica duet with the guy who was driving the pushback truck,
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He is a good guy. He's a hard working man who obviously cares about the workers, hence why he invested some of the many millions he made with Maiden and in his short solo career to start up a company which repairs aircraft, subsequently creating not just jobs for the already trained and qualified, but new career opportunities for people just starting out.
Two members of his family were pilots, one of which I believe was part of the Quick Reaction Alert in WWII which is what the song, 'Aces High' is based on. |
Here's a pic of Mr D at my local airfield, which he frequented during the summer:
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/...psae484018.jpg |
Had limited success as a soup-cook though...
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Seems to like Hybrid airships too...
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BD is a top guy. Loaded many of an Aircraft with him at the helm.
Captain of Astraeus Airlines and indeed flew the Iron Maiden Aircraft during the last World Tour of Iron Maiden Flight Number 666... He also fronted the DfT GHOST Flight Safety Video: Safety In The Balance Astraeus and Iron Maiden The heavy metal band Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson was an Astraeus Captain, flying the Boeing 757 aircraft when not performing with the band. [6] Dickinson was also Astraeus's Marketing Director. Dickinson has flown many high-profile flights for Astraeus: for example, on 20 October 2010, he flew the Liverpool F.C. team to Naples, Italy, for their European Cup match against Napoli. Iron Maiden commissioned an Astraeus 757 as transport for their Somewhere Back in Time tour in 2008 and nicknamed it Ed Force One, flown by the lead singer Dickinson himself. The aircraft was converted into a combi configuration, repainted with an Iron Maiden livery and was used in this scheme until 28 May 2008. The same aircraft (G-OJIB) was used again on the second leg of the Somewhere Back in Time tour in 2009. The aircraft was also meant to be used for The Final Frontier World Tour in 2011; however on 8 February 2011 another 757-200 aircraft (G-STRX) departed Southend with a sightly differing Iron Maiden livery for the tour. In 2014, Dickinson purchased a Fokker Dr.I triplane replica G-CDXR and joined the Great War Display Team, which re-enacts First World War air battles at airshows across the UK. |
Now going to fly the 747-400
Iron Maiden Unveil New Jumbo Jet, 'Ed Force One,' and Preliminary World Tour Plans |
New Maiden album "The Book of Souls" released today as well, available from all good record stores.
With one track at 18 minutes I suspect it won't be on Radio 1 any time soon but will be on Planet Rock. |
He was at RIAT this year supporting "Flying for the Disabled" top bloke, what really surprised me was how short in height he is.
Perfect size for his Eclipse though. |
Originally Posted by Typhoon93
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bumped into him a few years ago at my local club, no location his privacy is why we have clubs. |
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