Heather Poole

  • The Feisty Foodie – places to eat in Forest Hills, New York

    Those of you who follow me know I love all things flying, movies, books, and food – especially food. If you’ve been following my posts on GALLEY GOSSIP you know I’m stuck in New York on reserve all month. You also know that my two year-old son is spending time…

  • US Airways Flight 1549 – The Captain, First Officer, and Flight Attendants are named (and have fan clubs!)

    Captain Chesley Sullenberger fan club: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114919700467#/group.php?gid=56710389492&ref=mf Rightfully so, Sully’s being called a hero. Unfortunately, the co-pilot and crew aren’t getting the attention they deserve. I was unable to find information on the co-pilot, Jeff Skiles, besides this fan club on facebook… First Officer Jeff Skiles fan club: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114919700467#/pages/Jeff-Skiles-The-Hudson-Miracle-Co-Pilot/44457149246?ref=mf From the…

  • What to do when the flight crew yells BRACE!

    You’ve just boarded the airplane, stowed your large bag in the overhead bin, smaller bag completely under the seat in front of you, and taken your seat. As passengers continue to file past you down the aisle, you place those headphones in your ears, crank up the Ipod, and recline…

  • Mrs. Captain Chesley Sullenberg, the woman behind the man

    They say behind every great man is a great woman….well here she is, Mrs. Captain Chesley Sullenberger… Lorrie Sullenberger, founder of “To Your Peak . . . Lifestyle Fitness,” is a regularly featured women’s fitness expert on ABC 7’s View From the Bay. Lorrie has an infectious enthusiasm, inspiring women…

  • US Airways Captain Chesley B "Sully" Sullenberger

    Chesley B “Sully” Sullenberger, Captain of US Airways flight 1549. Want to know more about this amazing man? This is what it says on his website: Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III is a captain for a major U.S. airline with over 40 years of flying experience. A former U.S. Air…

  • Airplanes in San Francisco

    I had just landed in San Francisco and was on a quick run when I spotted this adorable elderly couple just sitting on a bench looking out over the water watching the airplanes taking off and landing in San Francisco

  • Even rampers love their job (and have stories to share!)

    Hey there Mrs. Heather Poole, I just thought I’d type and let you know how much I enjoy stopping by Gadling to read your posts. I used to work RAMP IAD for UAL and my husband answered phones at the UAL callcenter in Sterling, VA. I really miss working at…

  • Why I’m based in New York when I live in California

    Dear Heather,Reading your comments about being on reserve in New York made me wonder; why don’t you fly out of LAX? I know quite a few people at United who commute west coast to IAD, but that’s primarily because you can’t get the great international flying anywhere else in the…

  • Hungry? Food in NYC

  • NYC

    This is just a photo I like – taken in December on the streets of NYC