Iron Maiden star is commercial jet pilot
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Didn't/doesn't Manfred Mann's saxophonist fly for Virgin Atlantic?............all we need now is a drummer & a couple of guitars.
No, no don't touch it....no don't even look at it
No, no don't touch it....no don't even look at it
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Hobo, are you nuts? If there's a drummer in the cockpit I ain't getting on the plane 
Q How can you tell the drummer's riser isn't level?
A The dribble only falls from one side of their mouth.
Could you imagine Keith Moon in charge of a 737?
Q How can you tell the drummer's riser isn't level?
A The dribble only falls from one side of their mouth.
Could you imagine Keith Moon in charge of a 737?
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Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden's drummer) used to be a PPL - might still be one but I do remember reading something on the bands website about him not being an active pilot any more.
I guess Bruce's hearing is fine despite Long Beach
Good luck to the bloke, his music has put a smile on my face for many years now....
I guess Bruce's hearing is fine despite Long Beach
Good luck to the bloke, his music has put a smile on my face for many years now....
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This just goes to show that aviation is a passion that knows no boundaries.
John Travolta is of course well known, rumour has it he applied with UAL a long time ago. Of course now he flies the B-707 amongst others, as previously discussed.
King Hussein of Jordan was an accomplished pilot.
Sure the list goes on and on.
At the end of the day, it still is the greatest job I can imagine, apparently as much a hoot as standing in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans.
John Travolta is of course well known, rumour has it he applied with UAL a long time ago. Of course now he flies the B-707 amongst others, as previously discussed.
King Hussein of Jordan was an accomplished pilot.
Sure the list goes on and on.
At the end of the day, it still is the greatest job I can imagine, apparently as much a hoot as standing in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans.
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airbourne - rather it's more like too much affinity with Cheech and Chong movies, if you get my drift 
E.g. Up in Smoke, Things are tough all over, Nice dreams, Still smoking
All signs of a mis-spent youth ? Let’s hope so !
E.g. Up in Smoke, Things are tough all over, Nice dreams, Still smoking
All signs of a mis-spent youth ? Let’s hope so !
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I gather that hormonal excesses and resultant rug-rats may be keeping some of our star performers away from this year's Christmas Gatbash. However it will still be a great Bash.
For those those above who never read the online de-briefs of former Gatbashes, and get to see the variety of talents that exist in aviation, here is one from last Christmas.
Some of this summer's Gatbash pics are here.
Don't miss Xmas Gatbash 2002!
For those those above who never read the online de-briefs of former Gatbashes, and get to see the variety of talents that exist in aviation, here is one from last Christmas.
Some of this summer's Gatbash pics are here.
Don't miss Xmas Gatbash 2002!
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Well done Bruce!!!!
Certainly give any one foolish enough to attempt a hijack on his flight cause for concern. Break into cockpit to be faced with co-pilot armed with a rapier!!!
Dont fly too much though, I want to see Maiden back on the road in the UK very soon!!
Certainly give any one foolish enough to attempt a hijack on his flight cause for concern. Break into cockpit to be faced with co-pilot armed with a rapier!!!
Dont fly too much though, I want to see Maiden back on the road in the UK very soon!!
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Apparently Carl Palmer of ELP has just got his CPL as well. It seems to be popular second career for retired rockers!
I bet the Astraeus Christmas parties are fun!
Bruce, if you still fence could we spa one day? Haven't fenced since school days, but still have the gear (and no better idea now..).
I bet the Astraeus Christmas parties are fun!
Bruce, if you still fence could we spa one day? Haven't fenced since school days, but still have the gear (and no better idea now..).
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Superb.
Would only start worrying when F/o Dickinson starts singing 'Aces High' over Dover!!!
Good on yer, Bruce!
BD (purely circumstantial coincidence in having the same initials!!)
Would only start worrying when F/o Dickinson starts singing 'Aces High' over Dover!!!
Good on yer, Bruce!
BD (purely circumstantial coincidence in having the same initials!!)
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What a guy!!!!! Top 10 fencer, top rock band, now a 737 driver!!!! He should write a book. An inspiration to us all. The man is a real achiever, and good luck to him!!!
All the best to you Bruce if you are out there in PPRuNe land.
All the best to you Bruce if you are out there in PPRuNe land.
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Bruce is allegedly 'out there' in PPRuNe land.....in fact he is a moderator here!
Well done Bruce on your new job. Is there no end to your talents!
kophboy - It seems indeed Long Beach failed to **** up his hearing for good!!!!
Oh and Eff Oh.....
He has written a book!! A novel called 'Lord Iffy Boatrace' published a few years ago!
Well done Bruce on your new job. Is there no end to your talents!
kophboy - It seems indeed Long Beach failed to **** up his hearing for good!!!!
Oh and Eff Oh.....
He has written a book!! A novel called 'Lord Iffy Boatrace' published a few years ago!
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What about EDDIE
Good luck to Bruce. One question though, is Eddie the mascot going to be first officer when Bruce gets his first command!!!!!
That would be interesting eh??????
:o
That would be interesting eh??????
:o
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Good article on Bruce Dickinson in the G2 supplement the other day. "I find myself telling them (kids) to turn that racket down!... the irony is not lost on me". Great stuff.
There was a mention that the xmas bash band was a pilot-only thing, but that an exception had to be made to find a drummer. The author commented that this was a good thing (would you want a drummer at the controls, etc).
I've read that the xmas bash band is standing down this year... but if one of the dads-to-be is the outsider drummer, I'd like to volunteer. Perhaps it's time for the fraternity of airline pilot drummers to stand up and be counted. I was playing drums long before my first flying lesson, and to my knowledge I haven't yet choked on my own vomit.
Or, if it's any help to the band, I can also manage a fairly passable guitar. In fact, given the number of guitar enthusiasts I've met in flying, I can't believe there hasn't been a rush to fill the paternally-vacated shoes of the absent band members.
I even have a tenuous rock connection if that helps. Several years ago, in a former life as a teacher, I taught a 13-year-old to play the drum kit. Used to have jam sessions after school with him and some of his mates (no Maiden tunes, though... sorry). In 1998 I heard though his family that he was dropping out of Engineering at UCL to go full-time with his band (he had since taken up the bass). Sounds disastrous, right? So next Monday, I'm going to see him play in northwest London... some little venue called Wembley Arena. Sold out two nights running. And here I thought it was me that made the smart career change.
Nice guy, actually. If anyone deserves it, he does. I talk him up every chance I get. Like now. Those who fly with me are sick of it, I think. The thing is, he's after me to get him out to Waltham for a flying lesson. One day the skies may be softly humming with airline pilot rock stars.
So if anyone is in touch with any members of the band, including the front man, please pass on that there are probably more than a few of us out there who would be happy to help form a spin-off group. Anyone else with me on this one?
And no, as a sometime reader but seldom contributor, I'm not just looking for a free way into the party...
Smudge
There was a mention that the xmas bash band was a pilot-only thing, but that an exception had to be made to find a drummer. The author commented that this was a good thing (would you want a drummer at the controls, etc).
I've read that the xmas bash band is standing down this year... but if one of the dads-to-be is the outsider drummer, I'd like to volunteer. Perhaps it's time for the fraternity of airline pilot drummers to stand up and be counted. I was playing drums long before my first flying lesson, and to my knowledge I haven't yet choked on my own vomit.
Or, if it's any help to the band, I can also manage a fairly passable guitar. In fact, given the number of guitar enthusiasts I've met in flying, I can't believe there hasn't been a rush to fill the paternally-vacated shoes of the absent band members.
I even have a tenuous rock connection if that helps. Several years ago, in a former life as a teacher, I taught a 13-year-old to play the drum kit. Used to have jam sessions after school with him and some of his mates (no Maiden tunes, though... sorry). In 1998 I heard though his family that he was dropping out of Engineering at UCL to go full-time with his band (he had since taken up the bass). Sounds disastrous, right? So next Monday, I'm going to see him play in northwest London... some little venue called Wembley Arena. Sold out two nights running. And here I thought it was me that made the smart career change.
Nice guy, actually. If anyone deserves it, he does. I talk him up every chance I get. Like now. Those who fly with me are sick of it, I think. The thing is, he's after me to get him out to Waltham for a flying lesson. One day the skies may be softly humming with airline pilot rock stars.
So if anyone is in touch with any members of the band, including the front man, please pass on that there are probably more than a few of us out there who would be happy to help form a spin-off group. Anyone else with me on this one?
And no, as a sometime reader but seldom contributor, I'm not just looking for a free way into the party...
Smudge
Steve Morse (think he is now lead guitarist with Deep Purple) is also a commercial pilot but seems to have preferred to go back to performing on-stage. I particularly like his CD "High Tension Wires".
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Best to get in touch with Sick Squid to have a jam if your'e a drummer.
I know I'm off track here, but do some of the previous posts mean that we have a Pprune fencing team in the offing?
I believe KLM used to have their own club at Schipol, in fact, many years ago I fenced there for an evening.
Anybody out there who wants to dust off their pointy things, I fence in Victoria at the Swash n buckle fencing club Mondays and Wednesday evenings(roster permitting!!).
I know I'm off track here, but do some of the previous posts mean that we have a Pprune fencing team in the offing?
I believe KLM used to have their own club at Schipol, in fact, many years ago I fenced there for an evening.
Anybody out there who wants to dust off their pointy things, I fence in Victoria at the Swash n buckle fencing club Mondays and Wednesday evenings(roster permitting!!).
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To add to the celeb pilot list - apparently Blur are currently recording for their new album in Morocco as we speak. Alex James of the band flew there from the UK in his co-owned Beechcraft Bonanza.
He got a bit of help from the co-pilot - drummer, Dave Rowntree.
Hmmmm - and doesn't Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd have a hangar full of vintage craft?
He got a bit of help from the co-pilot - drummer, Dave Rowntree.
Hmmmm - and doesn't Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd have a hangar full of vintage craft?
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Alex Lifeson the genius guitarist with Rush is also a keen pilot. More famous flyers can be found here:
http://www.aerofiles.com/00stars.html
and a list of famous people killed in airplane crashes can be found here:
http://planecrashinfo.com/famous.htm
UP THE IRONS
http://www.aerofiles.com/00stars.html
and a list of famous people killed in airplane crashes can be found here:
http://planecrashinfo.com/famous.htm
UP THE IRONS