Les Abend

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Les Abend is a retired, 34-year veteran of American Airlines, attempting to readjust his passion for flying airplanes in the lower flight levels—without the assistance of a copilot.

Recent Stories from Les Abend

Jumpseat A Perspective on Cockpit Security since 9/11 Les Abend

Jumpseat Replacing Airline Pilots With AI Les Abend

Voices Of Flying High Seas vs. Overseas Setup Has Similarities Les Abend

Voices Of Flying One ATC Sector of Separation Les Abend

Jumpseat Airline Pilots Must Not Dismiss Mental Well-Being Les Abend

Avionics and Apps Garmin Options Start with Not Ditching Your G430 or G530 Les Abend

Airshows One Year After Debut, Bose A30 Headset Well Received Les Abend

Jumpseat Giving Your Airplane a Face-Lift and Tummy Tuck Les Abend

Jumpseat Like Copilot, Like Captain: The Importance of Left-Seat Mentoring Les Abend

Jumpseat Kentucky Bourbon Trail Proves Worthy of a Flying Adventure Les Abend

Voices Of Flying So, You Can Actually Fly to Lunch?Les Abend

Jumpseat ‘Guy in the Pink Shirt’ Promotes Out-of-the-Box Thinking for Pilots Les Abend

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