Author Archives: Richard de Crespigny

Airbus Pilots’ Eyes Only: Better Searching of Airbus FOCT Manuals (Ver 2, July17)

11 May, 2015 · by · in A380, Airbus, Technical · 2 Comments

Nerd Alert! I compiled this blog in early 2008 for Airbus pilots and ground staff who need to access the Airbus FOCT manuals.   It is written for those who wish to learn more about how to make full use of the impressive (but undocumented) search features in the Airbus FOCT. This blog has NO relevance […]

Keep Calm!

28 March, 2015 · by · in Cabin Crew, Leadership, News, QF32 Story, Security, Training · 38 Comments

Version 11 – January 2016 Hello Captain Rich, My question is regarding the recent German-wings crash over the French alps. In an airline multi crew environment. How is it that the Captain can leave his fellow co-pilot all by himself in the cockpit alone to monitor, fly and manage the aircraft systems? Even if the […]

Four Years Later ….

20 February, 2015 · by · in Back Stories, Books, News, Personal, QF32 Story · 9 Comments

Four Years Later . . . The thirteenth reprint of QF32 was released just after the 4th anniversary of the QF32 flight.   This latest reprint includes the following text at page 352  … My life has changed since the QF32 event. My greatest reward has been meeting the QF32 passengers worldwide. We share a […]

Why I am a Pilot

21 December, 2014 · by · in A380, Motivation, Passengers, Personal, Psychological · 15 Comments

Why am I a pilot? It’s to give each passenger the safest and best experience possible on my aircraft – it’s to “Make Their Day” It’s not for the seven licence recertification tests that I must pass each year to continue in my profession. It’s not for the time and energy it takes to become […]

It’s Time to be a Pirate!

16 December, 2014 · by · in Airbus, Back Stories, Leadership, Motivation, News, Psychological, Security · 1 Comment

Below is the Occasional Address that I delivered at the 2014 Graduation Ceremony for the Arts Faculty at Charles Sturt University (CSU) at the Wagga Wagga campus on 15 December 2014. Deputy Chancellor of Charles Sturt University – Peter Hayes, Vice-Chancellor and President – Andrew Vann, Graduates of the Faculty of Arts – you did […]

Christmas/Holiday Gift

26 November, 2014 · by · in Books, Richard de Crespigny · 2 Comments

Many people gift our book “QF32” to friends and families for birthdays, graduations, holidays and other special occasions. In keeping with the spirit of the coming holidays, we have reduced the price of the “Personalised Autographed” version of QF32 by AUD$10 to AUD$39.95 (plus delivery costs).  The book will be wrapped in Christmas/special paper with […]

Motivating our Youngest Generation (ver 27, Feb 2018)

19 November, 2014 · by · in Back Stories, Careers, Giving Back, Motivation, Passengers, Personal, Psychological, QF32 Story · 11 Comments

Motivation Great things happen when Motivation meets Capacity At QF32 page 23, I detailed how my father, rather than push me into any profession,  made opportunities available to me and nurtured my interests.  The results were profound.  After deciding as a 14 year old to join the RAAF, my marks improved from a (conceded) pass […]

My Next Book Announced

29 October, 2014 · by · in Back Stories, Books, Giving Back, Leadership, Management, News, Personal, Psychological, Richard de Crespigny, Teamwork · 4 Comments

I am excited to announce my next commissioned book.  The book has a temporary “working title” of “Phoenix”. Phoenix will be available released in September 2018 “Phoenix” will explain my values and beliefs and perhaps gives insight into all the elements of survival and success we need to face change, disruptionand uncertainty ahead.  It will […]

A .- L .-.. B -… U ..- R .-. Y -.- –

24 October, 2014 · by · in Back Stories, Leadership, News, Qantas History, QF32 Story, Teamwork · 16 Comments

Flight of the Uiver – 80th Anniversary  (24 October 2014) See also Updates Contact Uiver Memorial Community Trust  (UMCT) Courier Mail Uiver remarkable outcome: Captain More Photos of the Uiver ABC Radio program “The Uiver Emergency” will bring you to tears The Uiver: A Photographic History 24th October 2014 Today the 24th October 2014 is Albury’s day. […]

Join us (win 2 seats) at the “Life Ball”

9 October, 2014 · by · in Giving Back, News, Personal, QF32 Story · 13 Comments

“Life is short, break the rules” Coral and I invite you and your partner to be our guests at the St Vincent’s Hospital “Life Ball” tomorrow (Friday 10th October) night next to Sydney Harbour.    No tricks.   No charges.   Let me explain …. Yes Man Plan Coral and I believe in the “Yes Man Plan”. […]

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