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devansjr

David Evans Jr.

Dallas-based Captain

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 Stationery

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Dec 14 2006
I must say that I really enjoy writing.  Since I spend so much time on the road, I am constantly jotting notes to family and friends as well as searching for unusual and interesting news and business articles to forward to others.  I agree with our wonderful SWA President, Colleen Barrett, that I would much rather write an acquaintance than send an e-mail.  I keep a supply of personal writing... read more

Coast To Coast Cuisine...Second Course

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Nov 14 2006
I just got off the treadmill and I'm starving...Time to think about some Southwest cities and eating.  Since we last spoke, I have traveled tens of thousands of miles and polled numerous Crew Members to provide you with some "must try" food spots throughout the Southwest route system. So, if you find yourself in Portland, Oregon (PDX), two wonderful eateries come to mind (OK, one eatery and one... read more

Fall From Above

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Sep 28 2006
Saturday was the first day of fall, and I had the privilage of seeing nature starting to show the changing of the season from a unique vantage point.  I made a flight from Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) to Manchester, NH (MHT).  Our routing took us north to New York City; Central Park is always a fun place in the fall.  We continued up the Hudson River with nice views of the cliffs along the... read more

Coast to Coast Cuisine

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Oct 10 2006
So, it's time for me to compose another post and ideas are running through my mind like crazy.  Since one of the purposes of this blog is to give insight into Flight Crews' lives, what better to write on than what we talk about most as we cross this great country...food!!!! Southwest is well known for how fast we "turn" an aircraft (the time between pulling up to the jetway from one flight and... read more

Me, Peanuts, and Herb

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Aug 14 2006
Occasionally, it is necessary for Flight Crews to "deadhead" between Southwest cities.  We fly the aircraft into one location and then move to the back of the plane to ride as a passenger to another city where we once again fly the airplane.  These deadheads are done for a variety of reasons including the need to reposition a Crew Member for a flight sequence or because we are about to exceed a... read more

Market Research 101

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Jun 23 2006
Companies pay millions of dollars each year for market research. They do customer surveys to find out the likes and dislikes of the public, and they try to spot trends as well as figure out the next "in" product. I have a less expensive suggestion that is probably a lot more accurate and gives "real time" feedback across a broad section of the public: just ask our Flight Attendants what's hot and... read more

On The Road Again...

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Jun 29 2006
I have to admit it, I just love to travel. It is not uncommon for me to arrive home from five days of flying and ask my wife if she would like to go somewhere for the weekend! When I was young, my uncle traveled the world for a communications company and to receive his postcards from the far reaches of civilization was pretty incredible. I still get a rush from thinking about a recent flight... read more

The Kiss Theory...Keep It Simple Southwest

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Jun 06 2006
One would expect simplicity from a Company whose business plan was sketched on a beverage napkin, so allow me to let you in on one of the most basic things Southwest does each and every flight that helps us save time and money, which gives the traveling public consistantly low fares. But first, some background information... Before any aircraft can be allowed to takeoff, a "weight and balance"... read more

Lunch with a View

By: David Evans Jr. devansjr

Apr 28 2006
Ok, so you've been blogging all morning and now it's time for lunch and you want something substantial but not heavy...a little ambiance would be nice but you'd rather not pay for the view, I have a suggestion. If you aren't already in the San Diego area then snag one of Southwest Airlines' legendary low fares and get yourself to Lindbergh International Airport. Just a short drive (1/4 mile with... read more