jb747’s Stellar Career with Qantas–AIR013 - a podcast by Matt Graham - Australian Frequent Flyer Editor
from 2019-06-14T17:00:41
In this special edition of the podcast, Matt chats to John Bartels (a.k.a. jb747) about his flying career with Qantas, the A380, the QF30 incident, flight training, retirement, today's aviation industry and more. John is a former Qantas Airbus A380 captain and remains an active contributor to AFF's popular Ask The Pilot thread.
Episode contents:
1:00 - Fortnightly news round-up7:20 - Interview with John Bartels - getting started in aviation
17:37 - Interview with John Bartels - discussion about QF3027:18 - Interview with John Bartels - discussion about flying the Qantas A380
37:10 - Interview with John Bartels - discussion about retirement from commercial aviation41:29 - Interview with John Bartels - advice for people interested in an aviation career
Links:
AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questionsAFF's Ask The Pilot thread
Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:
Qantas, American Airlines Joint Venture ApprovedQantas Retires Oldest Boeing 747
Catch Qantas 747s on Domestic FlightsHilton Gold Fast-Track for Visa Cardholders
Amex Cuts Priority Pass Restaurant Credits for AustraliansNew Machu Picchu Airport Under Construction
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