RICK WISE 1977 - 1986 PILOT DEN A Colleague at Frontier The first time I met Emily Warner, at that time Emily Howell, I was hanging out (didn't we all do that??) at Clinton Aviation Company, an FBO in Denver, Colo. At that time, Emily was a flight instructor and an FAA-designated examiner. She was already in the "big time," from my perspective. I was more than a little awestruck by her. Although I never had the privilege of flying with her, I enjoyed meeting her and talking to her. Long after we had both evolved from Clinton Aviation Company, we met again at Frontier Airlines. Emily had been hired just before me and would forever be senior to me. As we were close in seniority, we never flew together. Her reputation at Frontier as a pilot and as a person was impeccable. I was proud that Frontier had the foresight to hire somebody like Capt. Emily Warner. My wife, Allyson, was a flight attendant for Frontier during these years. She has often commented on how well the cabin crews accepted Emily. She was not only a very nice person to be around, but extremely professional as well. The fact that she had been the "first" was soon irrelevant to those who knew her. Years later, Emily and I crossed paths again. Emily is now the FAA's B-737 aircrew program manager for United Airlines, and I am a United Airlines A320 captain. I am still just a little awestruck when I talk to Capt. Warner. I am proud to have called her both a colleague and friend for these many years. -Capt. Rick Wise @ alpa.org/ in an article about Emily (6/29/00) I heard from Rich Ford yesterday that Rick Wise, one of my class mates at FAL, was extremely ill in a facility in Austin Texas. According to Rich, relayed from Paul Singer, Rick is in the final stages of MS/ALS. He had been living in San Diego. Apparently he has a sister in Austin. That's all I know, I thought you would like to know. -Doug Bader (7/27/17) That is terrible news Doug! ALS is a horrible thing. I remember when Dave Norland was afflicted. There is no way to fix this. Damn & double DAMN! I remember some nice flights with Rick. I wish there was a way to tell him of those great memories... He is in my prayers! -Billy Walker (7/27/17) Just heard that Rick Wise, Frontier pilot passed away last night, January 26. -Jack McLaughlin (1/27/18) Rick was one of the good guys. Liked flying with him. -Phil Stallings (1/27/18) I'm so sorry to hear about Rick Wise. We had a lot of trips together to OH and always talked about it was too cold! Didn't he marry a FL flight attendant? -Karen Ward Berry (1/27/18) Yes, Allyson Wiscomb. -Jake Lamkins (1/27/18) This is heart breaking... -Loretta Lesher (1/29/18) How very sad sorry to hear all of this. I loved our Pilots - they were the best. I miss them so much - I miss the days! -Jaynie Bishop (1/29/18) A fine gentleman and an excellent pilot. R.I.P.?? -George Fay (1/29/18) I was so sad to hear about the passing of Frontier/ United pilot Rick Wise. I saw that Jack McLaughlin posted it. I used to fly ( flight attendant) with Rick a lot and I was also his neighbor in Denver at Heather Ridge. -Lorri (Preece) Attaya (1/28/18) Rick & I flew together often. He was a great guy to share the flight deck with. --Billy Walker (2/4/18) R W WISE Pilot seniority date of 5/16/77 per the Sep 1986 FL/ALPA Seniority List. -Jake Lamkins (2/14/18) There are no plans for Rock Wise right now. I will let you know when the family decides to do something. -Jack McLaughlin (2/14/18) FLacebook - FL Club FLight West: Rick Wise DEN pilot Rick Wise's memorial webpage is posted at http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Rick_Wise.html Still need a photo and obituary for Rick. Post your remembrances. -Jake Lamkins (2/15/18) Sorry to hear about Rick; he was a great guy! -Bonnie Dahl (2/15/18 I flew with both Rick and his wife Allyson. They both were great co- workers to work with. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. ALS is a terrible illness. I lost my Mother to ALS and know the heartache it causes. -Bobbie Karr (2/16/18)