I don't...Originally Posted by n2ize
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I don't...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colgan_...#Investigation
By far, my airline of choice. Been flying them for decades & they didn't screw up once. Plus, if there's audio on the flight, you can listen to ATC on the sound system; up to the captain's discretion, but it's usually there. Very comforting to hear how absolutely routine it always is. Never heard anything that wasn't.
And their JFK/LAX service trumps 'em all. Dedicated fleets so hardly any equipment delays, and very convenient terminals at both ends.
If it's a war on drugs, then free the POW's.
It's tragic what they've done to the pilots. Overworked and underpaid.
If it's a war on drugs, then free the POW's.
Back in the early-mid 60's, my Dad would fly us out to Albany once in a great while (my grandparents lived across the Hudson in Castleton). For a little kid, this was a huge thrill.
From what I recall, we flew to Chicago non-stop in a jet; most likely the 707 at that time. I'm 99% sure that was a Continental flight. In Chicago, we'd switch planes to a 4-engine prop job (American Airlines?). This flight would stop in Detroit and Buffalo on the way east; might stop in Rochester, but the stops were always short. Drop off a few passengers, pick up a few; never on the ground for long and if you were going to Albany, you never left your seat. I'm not sure what that plane was (or the airline, been a long time); maybe a DC-6? I recall, at that time, the runways in Albany weren't long enough to handle the big "jetliners" of the time, so Albany was restricted to smaller craft.
Brings back some great memories, but not much detail... ;)
This means nothing. a lot of small air services have/had great safety records.
I keep my 2 feet on the ground, and my head in the twilight zone.
Like I said. United is the all round best.
I keep my 2 feet on the ground, and my head in the twilight zone.
Use to love flying in the DC3s. When the engines would spark up, there'd be a huge plume of blue smoke, lotsa backfires, and flame shooting out the exhaust. The damn things didn't run for shit until they got off the taxiway and on to the main runway. As soon as the throttles went forward, those engines would smooth right out. No presserized cabins either, so you had to chew gum and hope your ears would pop. And ocassionally on the flight, you could hear (and feel) the engines lose sync until the pilot trimmed em back up. I think the last one I flew in was from Sky Harbor in Phoenix to Lindbergh Field in San Diego. Man, what a hoot.
A clear conscience is usually a sign of a bad memory
RIP ALBI-W3MIV RIP RUSS-W5RB RIP BOB-VK3ZL
Am impressed with United's customer service. I've had the "opportunity" to call United on several occasions recently to fix problems here at the ØRT family travel agency (of which, I am apparently the President). They nail it every time. Friendly agents who really work to fix the issues. Never had a call that didn't end up with a positive result.
Q:What do you call a person on welfare, and living with their girl friend?
A:A regional pilot.
FWIW, this is an inside joke told often in the airline sector...
Regional airlines generally pay their pilots welfare wages; and skimp greatly on the safety. Hence, why they are ALL fighting the legislation requiring ALL pilots pass a checkride on all airframes they flew in the past 6 months.
I've heard that before, Corey. Just what he freaque are they thinking?
If it's a war on drugs, then free the POW's.
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