Hey Pal
This past weekend, amidst the grandeur of the Palace of the Lost City, I was blessed with a revelation. The irreplaceable, unmatched value of quality time spent with family.
We often get caught in the whirlwind of life, hustling through our days, chasing goals, and tackling to-do lists. But when was the last time we just... stopped? Took a breath, looked into the eyes of our loved ones, and truly listened? Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. And more often than not, those moments are shared with family.
I urge each of you, amidst the chaos of the everyday madness, to carve out moments of genuine connection. Dive into the richness of shared experiences. Because at the end of the day, it’s these shared moments, these heartbeats of pure connection, that truly define our journey.
Here’s to family, to love, and to cherishing the moments that truly matter.
As mentioned on this weeks pod, the Palace is simply beautiful, I was blown away with everything, the food, the service and facilities are world class. If you are in Gauteng and looking for a fun weekend away go check out Sun City.
My Jiu-Jitsu Journey
Last week marked a significant milestone in my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey as I received my first stripe on my white belt.
Earning this stripe is a testament to perseverance and consistency. This grading is a small yet significant landmark on what I know will be a long and rewarding journey. I was rather proud of myself after the event. The grading takes place once a year. I had to fight eight three-minute rounds against guys with more experience and a higher rank. I got smashed a few times, but I also survived a few rounds, which is what a white belt needs to do. Survive!
This is a picture of the guys that were graded. I am already looking forward to the next one.
This Week On The Bryan Air Podcast 🆕
You can click the picture to watch epiosde 149 on YouTube.
INTERNATIONAL AVIATION NEWS ✈️
P&W geared turbofan issue to ground hundreds of A320 Neo’s
Air New Zealand sees 'significant' hit to flight schedule from RTX engine issue
Design and inspection problems preceded 2021 PW4000 failure as nine more cracked blades found: NTSB
GE Develops Worm-Inspired Robot For On-Wing Engine Inspections
Clean grids and aviation
🔗https://theaircurrent.com/industry-strategy/magpie-clean-electricity-aviation-decarbonization/
Boeing will meet 737 delivery goal despite new production problem
China’s C919 passenger jet to come in different sizes, and AI will help optimise the design
Another article this week titled International aerospace in China, new era
🔗https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/international-aerospace-in-chinas-new-era/154877.article
Ryanair boss gets pied
🔗ryanair-boss-gets-pied-in-brussels
AVIATION SAFETY⛑️
Ural Airlines Airbus A320 Emergency Landing in Siberia
🔗https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/ural-airlines-field-landing
Two pilots killed and four injured after T-28 Trojan crashes at air show
🔗https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/two-pilots-killed-air-show-hungary
SOUTH AFRICAN AVIATION NEWS 🌍
Pravin Gordhan will not be bullied into sale of Mango
Expect direct flights from India soon
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Next week, Ryan and I will celebrate our 150th episode. I am so proud of what we have achieved on the podcast. We are nowhere near where we want to be, but I believe the nose of the aircraft is pointing in the right direction. We are committed to the show and will continue to push out weekly episodes, but we are also determined to improve the overall product. We are very conscious of not standing still and being complacent.
Podcasting, like everything else, is changing, and we need to make sure we keep up with the times. We will be relocating to a new dedicated studio with a slightly new look. Our current studio has done us well, but now it’s time to take it to another level. We will start the studio relocation in the next two weeks.
Thanks to each of you who take the time to read my weekly newsletter and for tuning in to the podcast. It means the world to me, and it gives me the purpose to keep trying. I think that’s what it’s all about. Just keep trying.
Wishing you all a powerful week ahead.
Big Love
Bryan