One of the two ‘Black Boxes’ from EgyptAir 804 was discovered today in nearly 10,000 feet of water. The Cockpit Voice Recorder should provide a tremendous amount of information about the View More ›
EgyptAir 804 Cockpit voice recorder found
About Paco Chierici
Paco Chierici flew A-6E Intruders and F-14A Tomcats during his 10 year active duty career. He flew the F-5 Tiger II for a further 10 years as a Bandit concurrent with his employment as a commercial pilot. Paco is currently a 737 captain. Paco is also the creator and producer of the award winning naval aviation documentary Speed and Angels. Paco has written articles for various international and domestic magazines as well as regular contributions to Fighter Sweep. He has signed with an agent to represent the sale of his debut novel, Lions in the Sky, a naval aviation thriller. Paco has the standard panoply of medals and ribbons but his proudest accomplishment is the Top Nugget award for landing grades from his first deployment.
All Posts by Paco Chierici
Russia rattles sabres to prop up Putin
Vladimir Putin is an interesting blend of an autocrat and a leader who is acutely aware of his Q-rating. It doesn’t take a cynic to believe he has reinvented the View More ›
They say tragedy strikes in series of threes
Thursday, June 2nd, ago was one of the darkest days in recent memory for the Navy and Air Force flight demonstration teams. The Blue Angels have suspended their schedule after View More ›
Launch the Alert -Editor’s Note
Hello Fighter Sweep community, I’m pleased to continue the fine work as the new Editor, and work to expand the reach. I came up with the term Fighter Sweep when View More ›
Blue Angel’s CAPT. Jeff “Kooch” Kuss
The loss of Capt. Jeff Kuss last Thursday has left a ragged tear in the naval aviation community. As he was memorialized by his boss, Blue Angel 1, CDR Bernacchi, View More ›
Was There A Bomb On Metrojet 9268?
There are three leading theories regarding the loss of Metrojet 9268 on Oct. 31, 2015: 1) a missile fired from the ground, 2) mechanical malfunction which resulted in catastrophic damage, View More ›
Last Full Measure of Devotion
This Monday is the observance of Memorial Day. For those of us who served and those who have family who served, it is a day we set aside for the View More ›
How Germanwings Co-Pilot, Andreas Lubitz, Deliberately Crashed Plane
I speculated yesterday on the possible causes for the horrific tragedy of the Germanwings crash. As a throwaway concept, I included the possibility that the plane could have been brought View More ›
Three Scenarios That May Have Caused Germanwings 4U9525 Crash
It is organic to the culture of aviation to discuss a mishap. It is part of the natural process of grieving and shock. This is our work place. The most View More ›
There I Was: The X-Files Edition
A good buddy of mine and former squadron mate, Dave “Sex” Fravor, has one of the most bizarre aviation stories of all time. It is a story that stretches credibility, so View More ›