The Cartoon Dept.
Yeah, I always have a drawing pad handy. And here’s the result, newest first, in chronological order.



Here’s the story that goes with the above toon.
Here’s the full story.
Columbus, Ohio; wintery-snowy I-65.




She was a grouch, late for pick-up, and kind of hard to deal with.

For my LAX-based friend.

Direct crosswind gusting over the limit–we waited. And waited. That’s what I get paid to do in this situation, passenger angst notwithstanding.

The Wyndham RDU, here’s the story.

LAX-based Marie V. at work.

Goes with this story.


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February 13, 2010 at 3:26 pm
The dialog with the private pilot brings back many memories. Had to be cautious with those guys and the Oprah watchers after an airplane accident somewhere in the world. The conversation would go ike this …
“We aren’t going to crash are we?”
“Not a chance. The outcome of this is not in doubt.” (On a good day)
“Hope not.” (On a bad day)
February 13, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Verrrry good response, and the passengers are none the wiser!
February 21, 2010 at 10:17 pm
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July 19, 2010 at 8:31 am
Chris –
Nice to see that your cartoons are as entertaining as ever! I’m VMI ’78, and was on the newspaper staff when you drew for the Cadet.
Keep it up!
Jim Mackin
August 26, 2010 at 9:50 am
Hey Chris,
Like my BR Mackin, I’m VMI ’78.
Love the site.
I also have your book “Flight Crew Li8ke You”. I found it in the FBO at Eagle, CO some years back.
I’m with US Airways (21 years). AB-320 domestic, DCA (this week)
Do you illustrate stories told by other pilots? I’ve been know to be a story teller. I have quite a few airline tales.
December 31, 2012 at 10:58 am
Came across a cartoon you have my dad many years ago. My husband found it in storage. It now has a prominent place in our home
December 31, 2012 at 11:04 am
I remember your Dad, Judd, well; one of the pilots I admired most as a new airline pilot. He flew Thuds. In the USAF, then AA where he was a long time union volunteer. I believe I met you too at one Board meeting, can’t remember which one. Good to hear from you!