Ben Forrest
@scribener.bsky.social
Aviation journalist. Basketball enthusiast. Word nerd. Amateur cyclist.
What are the chances Pogacar gets so bored with dominating the Tour de France that he retires from cycling and plays minor league baseball?
Then un-retires and wins three more Tours?
Then retires again, gets bored playing video games, un-retires & finishes 35th in the Tour of Britain?
Then un-retires and wins three more Tours?
Then retires again, gets bored playing video games, un-retires & finishes 35th in the Tour of Britain?
Pogacar
ALT: Pogacar
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July 21, 2026 at 10:43 PM
What are the chances Pogacar gets so bored with dominating the Tour de France that he retires from cycling and plays minor league baseball?
Then un-retires and wins three more Tours?
Then retires again, gets bored playing video games, un-retires & finishes 35th in the Tour of Britain?
Then un-retires and wins three more Tours?
Then retires again, gets bored playing video games, un-retires & finishes 35th in the Tour of Britain?
I went behind the scenes with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerobics team to capture their final season with the CT-114 Tutor jet.
It’s the end of an era. Worth reading.
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It’s the end of an era. Worth reading.
skiesmag.com/features/beh...
Behind the scenes in the Snowbirds’ final season with the CT-114 Tutor - Skies Mag
As the iconic aerobatic jet winds down its planned service life, Skies Plus delivers a vivid backstage portrait of the crew that makes it fly.
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July 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I went behind the scenes with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerobics team to capture their final season with the CT-114 Tutor jet.
It’s the end of an era. Worth reading.
skiesmag.com/features/beh...
It’s the end of an era. Worth reading.
skiesmag.com/features/beh...
LeBron James will probably win another championship or two.
He can go anywhere to chase a ring.
But he’ll probably never again be the No. 1 option on a title-winning club.
So, where does that leave the GOAT debate?
Life may prove me wrong, but I think it’s settled. LeBron is locked in at No. 2.
He can go anywhere to chase a ring.
But he’ll probably never again be the No. 1 option on a title-winning club.
So, where does that leave the GOAT debate?
Life may prove me wrong, but I think it’s settled. LeBron is locked in at No. 2.
July 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
LeBron James will probably win another championship or two.
He can go anywhere to chase a ring.
But he’ll probably never again be the No. 1 option on a title-winning club.
So, where does that leave the GOAT debate?
Life may prove me wrong, but I think it’s settled. LeBron is locked in at No. 2.
He can go anywhere to chase a ring.
But he’ll probably never again be the No. 1 option on a title-winning club.
So, where does that leave the GOAT debate?
Life may prove me wrong, but I think it’s settled. LeBron is locked in at No. 2.
This one's big.
In June, I went behind the scenes with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds to capture a fragment of their final season with the iconic CT-114 Tutor jet.
It was an extraordinary privilege, a front-row seat to history.
Click here to read:
issues.skiesmag.com/554/766/1704...
In June, I went behind the scenes with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds to capture a fragment of their final season with the iconic CT-114 Tutor jet.
It was an extraordinary privilege, a front-row seat to history.
Click here to read:
issues.skiesmag.com/554/766/1704...
Skies Magazine
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July 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This one's big.
In June, I went behind the scenes with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds to capture a fragment of their final season with the iconic CT-114 Tutor jet.
It was an extraordinary privilege, a front-row seat to history.
Click here to read:
issues.skiesmag.com/554/766/1704...
In June, I went behind the scenes with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds to capture a fragment of their final season with the iconic CT-114 Tutor jet.
It was an extraordinary privilege, a front-row seat to history.
Click here to read:
issues.skiesmag.com/554/766/1704...
If LeBron ends up in Cleveland, they’re my pick to win the East.
If not, it’s the Sixers, easy.
Toronto looks solid with Kawhi, but without additional pieces it’s hard to take them seriously.
The Celtics are punting, and it makes zero basketball sense. They had the talent to make a run.
If not, it’s the Sixers, easy.
Toronto looks solid with Kawhi, but without additional pieces it’s hard to take them seriously.
The Celtics are punting, and it makes zero basketball sense. They had the talent to make a run.
July 2, 2026 at 2:06 AM
If LeBron ends up in Cleveland, they’re my pick to win the East.
If not, it’s the Sixers, easy.
Toronto looks solid with Kawhi, but without additional pieces it’s hard to take them seriously.
The Celtics are punting, and it makes zero basketball sense. They had the talent to make a run.
If not, it’s the Sixers, easy.
Toronto looks solid with Kawhi, but without additional pieces it’s hard to take them seriously.
The Celtics are punting, and it makes zero basketball sense. They had the talent to make a run.
Any tips on how to become a fun guy? Asking for a friend 😉
June 28, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Any tips on how to become a fun guy? Asking for a friend 😉
Had a chance to speak with the pilots who guided the first revenue flight of Air Canada’s Airbus A321XLR fleet.
It was fun to get their perspective on the new bird. They let out their inner #avgeek and offered great insight.
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It was fun to get their perspective on the new bird. They let out their inner #avgeek and offered great insight.
skiesmag.com/features/ins...
Inside the first revenue flight of Air Canada’s game-changing Airbus A321XLR - Skies Mag
We go behind the scenes in a watershed event in the flag-carrier's expansion strategy.
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June 24, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Had a chance to speak with the pilots who guided the first revenue flight of Air Canada’s Airbus A321XLR fleet.
It was fun to get their perspective on the new bird. They let out their inner #avgeek and offered great insight.
skiesmag.com/features/ins...
It was fun to get their perspective on the new bird. They let out their inner #avgeek and offered great insight.
skiesmag.com/features/ins...
I stand on the idea that every human being deserves civility, dignity and respect.
Not just me.
Everybody.
It’s my responsibility to give this freely to fellow humans, no matter what.
So easy to point the finger.
Difficult to look inward, do the hard work to change my character.
Not just me.
Everybody.
It’s my responsibility to give this freely to fellow humans, no matter what.
So easy to point the finger.
Difficult to look inward, do the hard work to change my character.
June 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I stand on the idea that every human being deserves civility, dignity and respect.
Not just me.
Everybody.
It’s my responsibility to give this freely to fellow humans, no matter what.
So easy to point the finger.
Difficult to look inward, do the hard work to change my character.
Not just me.
Everybody.
It’s my responsibility to give this freely to fellow humans, no matter what.
So easy to point the finger.
Difficult to look inward, do the hard work to change my character.
As Tim Cook steps down at Apple, it’s worth ruminating on his tenure as CEO.
The best I’ve seen to date is this book by Tripp Mickle.
If you still read books, consider reading this one.
If you don’t, it’s never too late to start. 🫡
The best I’ve seen to date is this book by Tripp Mickle.
If you still read books, consider reading this one.
If you don’t, it’s never too late to start. 🫡
April 20, 2026 at 11:12 PM
As Tim Cook steps down at Apple, it’s worth ruminating on his tenure as CEO.
The best I’ve seen to date is this book by Tripp Mickle.
If you still read books, consider reading this one.
If you don’t, it’s never too late to start. 🫡
The best I’ve seen to date is this book by Tripp Mickle.
If you still read books, consider reading this one.
If you don’t, it’s never too late to start. 🫡
One of the main reasons I still prefer Google to ChatGPT for quick research queries:
ChatGPT over-relies on weak or questionable sources, like Wikipedia and other non-official sites.
At least with Google, I can navigate to reliable, rock-solid sources.
I worry that most people won’t do this.
ChatGPT over-relies on weak or questionable sources, like Wikipedia and other non-official sites.
At least with Google, I can navigate to reliable, rock-solid sources.
I worry that most people won’t do this.
October 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of the main reasons I still prefer Google to ChatGPT for quick research queries:
ChatGPT over-relies on weak or questionable sources, like Wikipedia and other non-official sites.
At least with Google, I can navigate to reliable, rock-solid sources.
I worry that most people won’t do this.
ChatGPT over-relies on weak or questionable sources, like Wikipedia and other non-official sites.
At least with Google, I can navigate to reliable, rock-solid sources.
I worry that most people won’t do this.
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From @scribener.bsky.social, for Skies Magazine: « Her nearly two decades in the role have witnessed a major expansion of the organization’s capabilities, adding a paint facility, AMO-rated welding capability, and approval to manufacture and certify aeronautical products. » More below. | 🛩️ 🦆 👩🏻✈️ 🧰 🥇
The art of seaplane maintenance: Erika Nixon’s inspiring journey at Harbour Air - Skies Mag
After years of searching, Nixon found her calling as maintenance manager at one of the world’s largest seaplane airlines.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
From @scribener.bsky.social, for Skies Magazine: « Her nearly two decades in the role have witnessed a major expansion of the organization’s capabilities, adding a paint facility, AMO-rated welding capability, and approval to manufacture and certify aeronautical products. » More below. | 🛩️ 🦆 👩🏻✈️ 🧰 🥇
Installed road tires on my Broam, in a bid to make it faster on pavement.
They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning.
They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus.
I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.
They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning.
They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus.
I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.
July 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Installed road tires on my Broam, in a bid to make it faster on pavement.
They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning.
They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus.
I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.
They didn’t provide the immediate boost I hoped for, but I think that’s partly down to my conditioning.
They do corner well, and feel comfortable at 40 km/h-plus.
I’ll reserve further judgment until I’ve broken them in.
Reposted by Ben Forrest
From @scribener.bsky.social, writing for Skies Magazine: « After initial trials … the company is now developing a larger prototype built on a Cessna 150. Ribbit’s targeted sweet spot is six- to 19-passenger planes, which it believes could carry significantly more cargo at a lower cost … » | 🛩️ 📡 🥇
Ribbit’s plan to bring pilotless cargo flights to Canada’s North - Skies Mag
This Toronto-based start-up retrofits legacy aircraft with advanced autopilot systems designed for autonomous cargo flights.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
From @scribener.bsky.social, writing for Skies Magazine: « After initial trials … the company is now developing a larger prototype built on a Cessna 150. Ribbit’s targeted sweet spot is six- to 19-passenger planes, which it believes could carry significantly more cargo at a lower cost … » | 🛩️ 📡 🥇
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It’s weird to live in a time when basic principles like cruelty is wrong, cheating is empty & the idea that curiosity, generosity, originality, the satisfaction of earned accomplishments & loving intimacy are the center of a good life feel like countercultural concepts
May 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It’s weird to live in a time when basic principles like cruelty is wrong, cheating is empty & the idea that curiosity, generosity, originality, the satisfaction of earned accomplishments & loving intimacy are the center of a good life feel like countercultural concepts
I’m finally mature and self-aware enough to admit most of my favourite bands are awful at writing and playing music.
May 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I’m finally mature and self-aware enough to admit most of my favourite bands are awful at writing and playing music.
I wonder if the secret to dealing with Trump is simply to not upstage him on television.
May 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I wonder if the secret to dealing with Trump is simply to not upstage him on television.
When I feel sad, restless or adrift, I can’t help but think I can solve all my problems by buying something I don’t need.
Also: Ice cream. I usually want ice cream.
Also: Ice cream. I usually want ice cream.
April 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
When I feel sad, restless or adrift, I can’t help but think I can solve all my problems by buying something I don’t need.
Also: Ice cream. I usually want ice cream.
Also: Ice cream. I usually want ice cream.
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On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
April 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
After-work bike ride on the Goderich to Guelph trail was … glorious.
April 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
After-work bike ride on the Goderich to Guelph trail was … glorious.
I don’t see how that cringey new Jordan ad helps Luka, but … OK, whatever.
The shoes are nice, so he can do whatever he wants, I guess.
No possible way this could backfire on him.
Bulletproof argument.
The shoes are nice, so he can do whatever he wants, I guess.
No possible way this could backfire on him.
Bulletproof argument.
April 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I don’t see how that cringey new Jordan ad helps Luka, but … OK, whatever.
The shoes are nice, so he can do whatever he wants, I guess.
No possible way this could backfire on him.
Bulletproof argument.
The shoes are nice, so he can do whatever he wants, I guess.
No possible way this could backfire on him.
Bulletproof argument.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎉 Congrats, Skies Magazine! 🎉
@scribener.bsky.social is nominated for Best Editorial, Column, or Regularly Featured Department for Faces of Flight! ✈️👏
📖 Read more: zurl.co/y9voj
#B2BAwards #NMAB2B #AviationJournalism
@scribener.bsky.social is nominated for Best Editorial, Column, or Regularly Featured Department for Faces of Flight! ✈️👏
📖 Read more: zurl.co/y9voj
#B2BAwards #NMAB2B #AviationJournalism
So, I guess the Jays did the deal they had to do to keep the player they had to keep.
As a Canadian who didn’t want to see him walk, this makes me a little bit happy.
Can we all just try to be happy for just a little while?
As a Canadian who didn’t want to see him walk, this makes me a little bit happy.
Can we all just try to be happy for just a little while?
April 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
So, I guess the Jays did the deal they had to do to keep the player they had to keep.
As a Canadian who didn’t want to see him walk, this makes me a little bit happy.
Can we all just try to be happy for just a little while?
As a Canadian who didn’t want to see him walk, this makes me a little bit happy.
Can we all just try to be happy for just a little while?
It’s weird how there’s only one character in Family Guy with a New England accent.
March 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s weird how there’s only one character in Family Guy with a New England accent.
Twenty years ago:
- VJs and Sportscenter anchors were arguably the coolest talking heads on TV
- Newspaper columnist was a common, artful and desirable job
- People believed in facts
- We could disagree with one another without starting a culture war.
Simpler times!
- VJs and Sportscenter anchors were arguably the coolest talking heads on TV
- Newspaper columnist was a common, artful and desirable job
- People believed in facts
- We could disagree with one another without starting a culture war.
Simpler times!
a man looking out over the ocean from a pier
ALT: a man looking out over the ocean from a pier
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March 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Twenty years ago:
- VJs and Sportscenter anchors were arguably the coolest talking heads on TV
- Newspaper columnist was a common, artful and desirable job
- People believed in facts
- We could disagree with one another without starting a culture war.
Simpler times!
- VJs and Sportscenter anchors were arguably the coolest talking heads on TV
- Newspaper columnist was a common, artful and desirable job
- People believed in facts
- We could disagree with one another without starting a culture war.
Simpler times!