Phil Derner
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Phil Derner
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Gravity Fighter, Aviation Advocate, AvGeek, born in Queens, NY. Former @NYCAviation owner/Operations Mgmt/Dispatcher/Loadmaster. Opinions are my own.
We SHOULD have seen it coming...15 years ago. What took them so long? (Don't answer that ha)
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I don’t think this is a close call at all. This is just clearing airspace because they demand a wide birth for Air Force One.
September 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Great seeing you! I’m not good at BlueSky…so many of them I hadn’t been following here!
September 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Ah, Ken, I'd have loved to see you! I hope our paths cross soon.
August 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Ken wrote for NYCAviation and I never noticed this. He's OG, and one of the best pilot experts the internet has ever seen.

It's not as mainstream as implied, but if Ken affirms, I'd be more than happy to stand down.
August 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I’m sorry! Ha
August 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Every single airline seems to be bringing in a military charter flight there this week. If it gets delayed, I’d bet they are overwhelmed.
August 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Ha if only RIV had airline service.

SAN today.
August 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I don’t understand why that would be ridiculous.
August 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
And I'm super jealous of everyone at #OSH25 who will get to see this 747SP.
July 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Thanks. This one is far from me but having a shiny, dark gray Chinook buzz my house was kinda exciting.
July 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM