A Major Event
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- flyboy2548m
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A Major Event
In one's aviation career there are peaks and valleys, rises and falls, crests and drops. And sometimes one reaches a true pinnacle. Today I did just that. Today I did something as a pilot that most of you unworthy slobs will never even do as passengers.
Today a 410'd an airplane.
The curvature of the Earth peaked through the cloud decks, and from up there the grass looked a magical shade of cerulian.
I marvelled at my good fortune while thinking of all of you poor bastards.
Today a 410'd an airplane.
The curvature of the Earth peaked through the cloud decks, and from up there the grass looked a magical shade of cerulian.
I marvelled at my good fortune while thinking of all of you poor bastards.
"Lav sinks on 737 Max are too small"
-TeeVee, one of America's finest legal minds.
-TeeVee, one of America's finest legal minds.
Re: A Major Event
In one's aviation career there are peaks and valleys, rises and falls, crests and drops. And sometimes one reaches a true pinnacle. Today I did just that. Today I did something as a pilot that most of you unworthy slobs will never even do as passengers.
Today a 410'd an airplane.
The curvature of the Earth peaked through the cloud decks, and from up there the grass looked a magical shade of cerulian.
I marvelled at my good fortune while thinking of all of you poor bastards.
Awesume bro, but you didn't die in a fiery ball and smoking hole, so I'd say job only half done, dude.
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- flyboy2548m
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Re: A Major Event
But I did fly on the very edge of the coffin corner and as the barber poles came closer and closer together, the fear of breaking up and dying became more and more palpable.In one's aviation career there are peaks and valleys, rises and falls, crests and drops. And sometimes one reaches a true pinnacle. Today I did just that. Today I did something as a pilot that most of you unworthy slobs will never even do as passengers.
Today a 410'd an airplane.
The curvature of the Earth peaked through the cloud decks, and from up there the grass looked a magical shade of cerulian.
I marvelled at my good fortune while thinking of all of you poor bastards.
Awesume bro, but you didn't die in a fiery ball and smoking hole, so I'd say job only half done, dude.
"Lav sinks on 737 Max are too small"
-TeeVee, one of America's finest legal minds.
-TeeVee, one of America's finest legal minds.
Re: A Major Event
Today "a" hung out with my boys watching college basketball and football, eating pizza and thinking of all the poor bastards that were stuck at fl410. Life is good here on the ground.
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
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Re: A Major Event
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Re: A Major Event
What were the variables that came together to make this possible?
Light load?
Winds?
Temp?
Light load?
Winds?
Temp?
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Re: A Major Event
There were many variables, but one certainty was superior airmanship.What were the variables that came together to make this possible?
Light load?
Winds?
Temp?
"Lav sinks on 737 Max are too small"
-TeeVee, one of America's finest legal minds.
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- ISGPOTM, 2nd only to Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
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Re: A Major Event
Brilliant!There were many variables, but one certainty was superior airmanship.What were the variables that came together to make this possible?
Light load?
Winds?
Temp?
Here are a few others:
Atlantic crossing
Pacific crossing
Around the world
I am about to do all three this week.
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Re: A Major Event
ATCWhat were the variables that came together to make this possible?
Light load?
Winds?
Temp?
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
Re: A Major Event
Brilliant!There were many variables, but one certainty was superior airmanship.What were the variables that came together to make this possible?
Light load?
Winds?
Temp?
Here are a few others:
Atlantic crossing
Pacific crossing
Around the world
I am about to do all three this week.
Bet you toot your own horn too!
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
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Re: A Major Event
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Bet you toot your own horn too!
Do you know when to quit dude?
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Re: A Major Event
Dude, around the world (especially the shortest route) in an airplane isn't that big a deal anymore..... do it in a hotair balloon or sailboat and I'll be impressed.
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
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Re: A Major Event
Interesting. How many times have you even flown an airplane.
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Re: A Major Event
I've flown a Gulfstream G-159, have you?
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
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Re: A Major Event
HAHAHA, You're jealous!!! I do have left seat time in a G-1 at fl250. Not that it was a big deal for me, but you asked!!! So Charles, Have you flown a G-1?
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
Re: A Major Event
It seems that about 1/2 the time I ride a 757, I get four-one-oh-ed- after a very normal time period climbing, with a very clear power reduction and change in vertical acceleration. Seems like a huge non event and the Earth looks at least 85% the same out the side windows as compared to being at FL360 where the old lowly airliners flew....most of you unworthy slobs will never even do as passengers...
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Re: A Major Event
Pun intended, Dude?...And sometimes one reaches a true pinnacle....
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Re: A Major Event
I flew IN a CRJ out of ORD on Saturday....apparently, we were only at FL370....no inflight movie, but there were 2 flight attendants deadheading, so we had a flight attendant-to-pax ratio of almost 1:1. I got a coffee AND I got a refill on my coffee. It was fantastic.
I had a funny rental car..a Nissan....and it had a push-button to start it instead of a key. I realized a couple of things while in and around the Chicago area: (1) the rest of China is there, and (2) there are more toll roads per linear millimetre than anywhere on the planet.
I had a funny rental car..a Nissan....and it had a push-button to start it instead of a key. I realized a couple of things while in and around the Chicago area: (1) the rest of China is there, and (2) there are more toll roads per linear millimetre than anywhere on the planet.
- flyboy2548m
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Re: A Major Event
Got any time in a HS Andover by any chance?HAHAHA, You're jealous!!! I do have left seat time in a G-1 at fl250. Not that it was a big deal for me, but you asked!!! So Charles, Have you flown a G-1?
"Lav sinks on 737 Max are too small"
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Re: A Major Event
That's drunken, happy, mile-high-club member unworthy slobs to you, sir!unworthy slobs
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- flyboy2548m
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Re: A Major Event
No, 3BS, you don't.
It seems that about 1/2 the time I ride a 757, I get four-one-oh-ed-
"Lav sinks on 737 Max are too small"
-TeeVee, one of America's finest legal minds.
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Re: A Major Event
Charles will probably reprimand you for bringing up anything of the sort.Got any time in a HS Andover by any chance?
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
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Re: A Major Event
Is that a no?Charles will probably reprimand you for bringing up anything of the sort.Got any time in a HS Andover by any chance?
"Lav sinks on 737 Max are too small"
-TeeVee, one of America's finest legal minds.
-TeeVee, one of America's finest legal minds.
Re: A Major Event
Dude, do you know when to quit? Chaz asked: "How many times have you even flown an airplane." I responded with one I have flown that I was pretty sure
he hadn't. That's enough for me.
he hadn't. That's enough for me.
LOL100% incorrect Ever hear of Ferry Permit? issued for Non airworthy aircraftno such thing as "barely airworthy" it's either Airworthy or Notyou still have to find a crew willing to fly this "barely airworthy" heap
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