I love my job. I get to travel the country introducing people to the wonders of modern aircraft with their glass panels, Sythetic Vision and all the trimmings. I get to meet the best folks and hear lots of great stories.

Today I had the pleasure of giving an impromtu flight to Captain JJ Quin.  We just struck up a conversation at his home airport and I offered to give him a flight. At first he said, “No…I’ve got some paper work to do.” I looked at him and cock my head and said, “Are you really going to turn down a ride in a brand new SVT G1000 airplane?” All of a sudden he came to his senses and said, “Let’s go!”. I arrived home later to receive this email. I had no idea I was flying with a legend!

Hi John,

It was pleasure meeting you in Warrenton today. I really had a great time flying your Diamond aircraft. I wanted to share my impressions with you based on by past experience.

I have been flying for 51 years and have ATP’s in DC-6/7 727,737,747,757 767, Learjet and Citation. I have amassed 28,000 hours and today I had the pleasure to fly the Diamond with the Garmin 1000 and the amazing Synthetic Vision Technology. [Captain Quinn wrote to correct his previous email...after checking he realized he has been flying 58 years! ed]

I have to admit it is the best ” glass “airplane I have ever flown. It makes all the other large jet panels I have flown obsolete. I was truly impressed with the Synthetic Vision approach system (SVT) and the total awareness it gives to the pilot.

I would be happy to recommend this aircraft and its system to all pilots.

J J  Quinn
Captain, retired
United Airlines

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