Pip Hastings Aviation

Interested in all things aviation, especially DFW and DAL


Pip Hastings Aviation

IF IT BECOMES TOOO HOT, WE WILL STAY AT HOME; OTHERWISE WE WILL SEE YOU AT DFW FRIDAY!

I don't know why, but the hungry hungry hippo in me decided it would be good to include Pip eating a Big Mac in our YouTube slide.

So we are going with it. :)

I hope you can join me on Friday evening beginning at 7 p.m. CDT/0000z.

Would you please click the link below and pre-like. It really will help out the show.

youtube.com/live/IKRHnTdL-G8?si=oxzybdhyvS5LJ_nI

Also, could you please make it a point to turn your notification bells on?

I'd also like to say thank you to everyone who contributed during the show last night and I have already ordered Dave from North Little Rock his t-shirt.

I look forward to seeing you all Friday.

Sincerely,

-The Pipster

14 hours ago | [YT] | 22

Pip Hastings Aviation

IF WE WERE TO STREAM ON FRIDAY, WHERE SHOULD WE BROADCAST FROM?

Please vote below

Did you see that A380 bounce at DFW last night? Pretty awesome! If you haven’t see it, make sure to check it out!

Pip

23 hours ago | [YT] | 17

Pip Hastings Aviation

WHAT CAN 99 CENTS GET YOU? HOW BOUT A BRAND NEW PIP HASTINGS T-SHIRT!!!!

We will be back ON THE AIR, sweating to the heavies at DFW. Temperature is forecast to be 102 at air time so I'll make sure to bring the water....and an ice bath.

I still want to figure out how we can do a slip and slide.


But in the meantime, back to the headline. For every contribution(superchat, membership or PayPal donation)of at least .99 cents, you will be entered in a raffle for a FREE t-shirt(including shipping)at the end of the night(Must be U.S. Canadian or Mexican resident)

THATS RIGHT. I will be giving away a free t-shirt.

HOWEVER, I hope that you tune in to the show tomorrow night because I'm friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining.

we will try and be On the Air at 7:30 p.m. if I can get a spot early enough at the table under the canopy. LOL.

If you see this, could you please take a moment and click the link below to pre-like.

youtube.com/live/De1OReBsr6c?si=nuiNZseyJ2uassB8

Sincerely,

The Pipster

2 days ago | [YT] | 25

Pip Hastings Aviation

PIP POLL TIME! Which AIRLINE is needed MOST at DFW IN 2026?

We talked about this yesterday a bit. With Terminal F scheduled for completion in 2027, we will have a whole bunch of NEW gates! Plus I'm still waiting to see who will fill Spirit's slots at DFW.

So the question is, which airline is MOST needed at DFW by the end of 2026?

Annnnnd VOTE!

3 days ago | [YT] | 22

Pip Hastings Aviation

A NEW RECORD WAS SET TODAY 👍

I believe in the three years of broadcasting, today was the first day that we were live in triple digit heat!

Thanks for everyone for joining us today in DFW. Our temperatures will continue to rise this week to almost 105.

Because of the extreme heat this week, we will be back On the Air Wednesday evening and Thursday evening.

On Wednesday’s show, ANY contribution of at least .99 cents will put you into a drawing to win a free t shirt(including shipping)

Thanks for your support. See ya Wednesday.

Sincerely
The Pipster

3 days ago | [YT] | 25

Pip Hastings Aviation

WILL YOU JOIN ME ON MONDAY TO BATTLE THE SUN??

No foolin....it will be close to 100 degrees on Monday so I ask that you can join me to battle the sun.

Our broadcast is scheduled to begin at 11:30 CDT/16:30z. The link to the show is listed below so I would appreciate it if you pre-like the show. Remember the more likes, the more people show up.

youtube.com/live/FA-e7kv4IlU?si=ANoUhuMpYz2eFzOf

My goal is to make it at least 3 hours in the heat but hopefully longer. As you know I've bought some additional protection to take care of the body.....but only so much can be done to stay healthy. Perhaps some clouds can form LOL.

I look forward to seeing you on Monday.

Sincerely,

-The Pipster

4 days ago | [YT] | 32

Pip Hastings Aviation

ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!

HUGE Congratulations go out to Raleigh Durham International Airport For Handling the population of Walterboro South Carolina!

Did you know that TODAY the entire eastern seaboard airspace diverted!?!?!?! Well not quite ALL the airspace...but by my count, as of 5 p.m. there were over 100 diversions from airports big and small including, JFK, LGA, EWR, IAD among others.

Raleigh Durham International Airport is handling 25 DIVERSIONS including (2)777's, 787, 767 and a 757 plus a BUTT LOAD of 737's. Yes BUTT LOAD is a technical term in IROPS.

RDU-25 diversions
PHL-18 diversions(including 5 wide bodies)
IAD-9 diversions

Also, RIC handled an IBERIA diversion. I hope them folk know Spanish LOL.

I think this is some cool stuff if you are a plane spotter. So RDU wins the Pip Hastings Diversion Day Trophy with their 25 diversions.

When you accept aviation as your savior, you give it EVERYTHING.

Also, here are some cool photos of RIC Richmond International Airport plane spotting from Aviation Cat.

Remember, you can always send me photos at pipsplanespottinglive@gmail.com OR join our Facebook page...."Pip's Plane Spotting Pals."

Have a great Saturday.

Sincerely,

-The Pipster

(PS I might do a show Sunday night, so please pre-like)

5 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 41

Pip Hastings Aviation

QUICK INVITE TO HAVE YOU JOIN ME AT DFW ON THURSDAY 12:30 p.m. CDT/18:30z

Here is the link to the show on Thursday. Hopefully the weather will cooperate unlike Wednesday. So let's call this a redo show. Please click the link to pre-like.

youtube.com/live/WFluU9nF_lo?si=vSJPMoXEKPOpolfg

Sincerely,

The Pipster

1 week ago | [YT] | 34

Pip Hastings Aviation

THE ODDS ARE IN YOUR FAVOR....EXCEPT IF YOU ARE BROADCASTING AT DFW...


I think this is pretty cool that my mustache is in the perfect shape of a frown. Which is how I feel with the weather today.

I'm not saying I was totally surprised by the showers and 50 mph winds at DFW but I am saddened LOL. I had such high hopes....and those hopes will have to be put off til' tomorrow.

Apologies to everyone who tuned in and saw the shortest live show in DFW Airport history. I believe it was about 20 mins LOL. It was nice to see you Richard from Eugene.

We will try again. Please tune in. I've got some new drops for the show.


Sincerely,

-The Pipster

1 week ago | [YT] | 32

Pip Hastings Aviation

PLEASE COME TO LOVE FIELD TONIGHT!....OUR BROADCAST WILL BE MORE ENTERTAINING THAN A FLIGHT FROM DAL-OAK/STATEMENT ON MILWAUKEE

We will be ON THE AIR TONIGHT...at DAL Dallas Love Field at 8 p.m. CDT/ 0100z.

Please click the link below and pre-like and set a notification.
youtube.com/live/z8EWuRguDb4?si=ybB8Q9Vyz9kIr3e5

Unfortunately, Milwaukee seems not to be. I've tried to reach out to MULTIPLE supervisors from Milwaukee Airport on why I received a rejection email but I have not received clarity on that or a response.

But that's life sometimes. I think I would have really enjoyed Milwaukee and working there but sometimes we just have to move forward. I look forward to getting another opportunity.

I look forward to seeing you all tonight at Love Field where I will reveal the ANSWER to yesterday's trivia question on what the speed limit is on an airport taxiway.

Sincerely,

The Pipster

1 week ago | [YT] | 38