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David Evans Jr.
David is an Dallas-based Captain in his 11th year of flying with Southwest Airlines. His love of flying goes back to his childhood; he started flying at the age of 15! He has flown for individuals, corporations, charter carriers and domestic and international airlines. He attended college in New Hampshire and Louisiana, studing Aviation and Business and holds a BS in Professional Aviation. He is married with a college-age son (who blogs professionally for an AOL subsidiary). As you can see from the photo David enjoys the outdoors when he is not flying.
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Hotel California...and Nevada and Alabama and...
By: David Evans Jr. 
Feb 26 2008
I ran across an interesting statistic the other day that I want to share with you. I have mentioned in past posts that I have spent as many as 211 nights in hotel rooms in a single year. Since I am now based in the city where I live, I average about 13 nights a month in someone else's bed (probably should have rephrased that). Anyway, in a recent month, Southwest Airlines purchased an astounding... read more
What Does Southwest Airlines Give Me The Freedom to Do? David Evans, Jr.
By: David Evans Jr.
Jul 03 2007
As I have written in numerous posts, one of my passions is traveling. I think I have the perfect job. While pursuing my passion, I get to fly a really cool aircraft, work for an awesome Company, and support my family. And while I am enjoying myself, I am part of an organization which provides the Freedom of Fly to millions of our Customers. So, I enjoy many Freedoms while working at Southwest:... read more
A Grand Hotel On Wheels
By: David Evans Jr.
May 04 2007
Listen up all of you train buffs (that includes fellow blogger Brian "Candy Corn" Lusk), I had the opportunity to stay at a wonderful hotel that is outfitted especially for you. The Crowne Plaza Hotel at Historic Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana (IND) has 26 suites that are located within 13 real Pullman sleeper cars. These 1920 era Pullmans were actually brought into the hotel on existing... read more
The Wonders of Air Travel
By: David Evans Jr.
Mar 15 2007
I've written in past blogs about my love for travel. I still find it almost magical that I can wake in New England and then enjoy dinner on the West Coast. A family friend and neighbor is an account executive for a company that manufactures machines that test and repair railroad tracks...get this, his "territory" is all the world except for Asia. Check that geographical area out on a globe... read more
Who's Flying This Thing???
By: David Evans Jr.
Mar 26 2007
An observation I occasionally hear from Customers as we chat during the boarding process is that as Pilots we don't actually fly the aircraft very much; rather, the autopilot does all of the work. My initial response is "yes and no". I have flown aircraft in which I did the takeoff and at 400 feet above the ground could engage the autopilot, and the airplane was capable of flying several... read more
World's Greatest Corporate Leaders
By: David Evans Jr.
Feb 05 2007
With 37 years of aviation experience and closing in on my 20th year in the airline industry, I spend a lot of time "flying the system." As I make my way around our vast route structure, I have the opportunity to interact with numerous Employees both in and outside of the work environment. I have spent as many as 211 nights in hotels in a single year, so I have ridden countless miles in hotel vans... read more
A Lifetime Reader
By: David Evans Jr.
Feb 27 2007
There are a lot of cool perks that go along with my job. I visit interesting cities, meet wonderful people, fly one of the world's most sophisticated aircraft, and have an incredible view of our beautiful country. I also spend three to four nights a week in hotels getting to do whatever I want for 13-18 hours. I rarely turn on the television in my room, but I do spend a lot of time reading. ... read more
Baggage Claim
By: David Evans Jr.
Feb 19 2007
With 63 airports in the Southwest system, I have the opportunity to view some very diverse architecture and decorating ideas as I pass through the various terminals. Some terminal and gate areas seem quite sterile and commercial, while others are very warm, airy, and inviting. During my last trip, I had an overnight in Sacramento, CA (SMF), one of ten cities I flew into in three days. When the... read more
Random Thoughts
By: David Evans Jr.
Jan 28 2007
I was fortunate during the Holidays that I was able to spend several quiet moments with my wife and son just enjoying the time together and reflecting on the year past and what 2007 might hold for the three of us and the world. My son and I travel together frequently, and my wife always asks what we talked about during those hours by ourselves: My typical answer is "just random stuff." During one... read more
Thanksgiving with Carole
By: David Evans Jr.
Nov 28 2006
I had the pleasure and rare opportunity to fly a three-day trip over Thanksgiving with fellow blogger Carole Adams. Since Carole and I are based in different Southwest cities and our seniority is quite different, along with the fact that Pilots and Flight Attendants rarely spend more than one day together, a full three-day trip is almost unheard of. Carole is the consumate professional. She is... read more
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