Richard28 From United Kingdom, joined Aug 2003, 1570 posts, RR: 6 Posted (9 years 2 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 6027 times:
Saw an intriguing item on "pop years" on sky one this evening, which said that Bruce Dickinson, of Iron Maiden fame, has a pilots license, and is an "occasional first officer for British Airways"
I'm sure this is rubbish, as I've never heard of a part time commercial pilot/rock star, but thought I would check with you good folks for confirmation!
Rick767 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2000, 2662 posts, RR: 52 Reply 7, posted (9 years 2 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 5541 times:
I met Bruce when he was a 757 First Officer for British World - great guy. As has been mentioned he is indeed now with Astraeus.
Also, you can be a part time pilot with most airlines, my present company allows pilots to work a 50% or 75% roster if they wish (with appropriate pro-rata pay).
I used to love the smell of Jet-A in the morning...
Tu154m From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 667 posts, RR: 6 Reply 9, posted (9 years 2 weeks 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 5355 times:
On Maiden's last tour thru Europe, Astraeus had a 737 done up as "Bruce Air". With Bruce flying it took lucky fan club members from London to Paris and I think Dublin!!!!!! The other members of Maiden served as waiters in the cabin!!!!!!!!! I think a small allotment of tickets were available for the public to purchace thru Iron Maidens website. Thats really a cool promotion, both for Maiden and Astraeus!!!!!
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HlywdCatft From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 5321 posts, RR: 7 Reply 12, posted (9 years 2 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 5210 times:
""he could still want to be half as rock'n as Paul Di'Anno. though he'll never be close.""
At least you didn't say Blayze Bailey
Bruce Dickensen is one of the best fencers in the world too, he has been featured in Sports Illustrated in the past.
Dickensen was also shown in Airliner World Magazine in their article for Astreus Airlines sitting in the cockpit.
Debonair From Germany, joined Jan 2004, 2098 posts, RR: 4 Reply 17, posted (9 years 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 4719 times:
@Max
Hi, I doubt it, that John Travolta is a regular Qantas Pilot... BUT, again, to my knowledge he served Qantas to get his licence approved and did a B747Cpt. rating in order to fly on his own B707... any information on this subject or most welcomed...
Ual777contrail From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 18, posted (9 years 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 4520 times:
gordo smalls,
A pilot is a pilot, but usually the majors get the pick of the crop, the little guys get what's left. A pilots salary is better at a major than a little guy so the question still goes unanswered. Did he apply to a major such as VS or BA? or is their flexibility with these guys that he likes?
HlywdCatft From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 5321 posts, RR: 7 Reply 19, posted (9 years 2 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 4491 times:
With BA or Virgin, Bruce probably couldn't get the time off he needs to tour with Maiden
CPH-R From Denmark, joined May 2001, 5746 posts, RR: 4 Reply 20, posted (9 years 2 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 4452 times:
Regarding the fencing, there's a great bit with him on the Rock in Rio DVD. And as he says, whenever he walks through customs with holes in his arms, the story behind them is often far from what people usually thing There's also a bit where he flies around in a RG simulator - complete with a landing attempt at Kai Tak.
Curiously, he flew the Iceland Express route ex Reykjavik to CPH with a load of Maiden fans, when Iron Maiden played at last years Roskilde Festival.
With Astraeus being somewhat a charter airline, I think it suits him, since the demand for pilots is a bit up & down.
ANX4fishing From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 168 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (9 years 2 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 4446 times:
The dude strikes me as someone who does not do anything half-assed. World-class fenceman, commercial pilot, singer/songwriter/rockstar, seemingly a nice guy without much of the bagage the average rockstar carries. Most folk would be satisfied with one of those traits.
BTW, I hear Di'Anno is playing a local dive in your town soon.. Run to the hills.
ANX
CPH-R From Denmark, joined May 2001, 5746 posts, RR: 4 Reply 22, posted (9 years 2 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 4426 times:
Just had to add this, taken from the Roskilde Festival newspaper:
According to the article it came from, he flies 5 months a year with Astraeus + having a look at the Maiden website, it also looks like he flies the band around when they're on tour.
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There's also a bit where he flies around in a RG simulator - complete with a landing attempt at Kai Tak.
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