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RE: Ever Switched On Your Mobile In A Plane?

Flyingbronco05,
Next time you're up in a flightdeck, take a cell phone and have someone call you on it. Hold it next to or in front of the display screens and watch the display flicker.
Regardless of how little happens when a cell phone is switched on, people really should learn to accept the rules.

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RE: AF1 Question

The "spear" on the vertical stabilizer of the VC-137 (the 707 based presidential airc) was a VHF antenna.

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RE: AF1 Question

Theflcowboy ,
The "spear like things" on the horizontal stabilizer are antennas. I don't know what they're exactly used for but it's either for the navigations, electronics, or communications equipment.

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RE: A.net Pictures As Desktop Picture

That's mine: <center><a href="/open.file/410639/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/410639/M/" target="_blank">View Medium <img border=0 src="/photos/small/9/3/6/410639.jpg"></a> Photo © Konstantin von Wedels...

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RE: Worst Turbulent Flight

Last september, shortly after Hurricane Isabell hit I flew from Rhein/Main (<acronym title="Frankfurt - Main (Rhein-Main AFB) (FRA / FRF / EDDF), Germany">FRA</acronym>) to <acronym title="Charleston - AFB / International (CHS / KCHS), USA - South Carolina">CHS</acronym>. Talk about a joyous ride! &...

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RE: What Airliner Are You?

This is me: European: <center><a href="/open.file/230678/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/230678/M/" target="_blank">View Medium <IMG SRC="/photos/small/8/7/6/230678.jpg" ALT="Click here for bigger photo!" bo...

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RE: Rolling Takeoffs

Rolling takeoffs are probably the most awesome takeoffs. I unfortunately never had the chance to perform one myself, however, I had two just recently. One in a <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> 763 and the other in a <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> 777. Just awe...

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RE: Who's Flown A Full-motion Simulator?

C-17 Globemaster III
B767
B777
Very awesome aircraft!

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RE: Favorite Place To Sit

You just have to love the right seat.
Flying as pax, I prefer a window seat right next to or infront of the engines.

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RE: Delta 762 Status

I usually fly a <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> 762 when I'm going from <acronym title="OLD: Denver - Stapleton International (DEN / KDEN) (closed), USA - Colorado AND CURRENT: Denver - International (DEN / KDEN), USA - Colorado">DEN</acronym> to <acronym title="Atlanta - The Wil...

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RE: Here She Is.... New Colors United 737!

Looks really good. Too bad the 737 tail is a little too small and can't fit the other part of the new logo.

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RE: Why Only Man Fall In Love With Aviation?

Females are definitely on the rise in mil aviation. Still don't see that many..............that's why I consider myself lucky being engaged to one!

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RE: CO 777 @DXB Today

Cory6188, We don't just throw a dart. To take a recent example, the Department of Defense used the services of CSI in order to charter flights for troop movements during OP Iraqi Freedom. They're actually pretty similar to "normal" charter flights. During Iraqi Freedom I flew out of Ramstein <acrony...

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RE: ATL Advice

Without going through security I believe you can only go to the Atrium lounge (other than the roof of the parking garage). Since the lounge is all you see and there's nothing really in the lounge I don't think it's that good.

[Edited 2004-02-09 17:34:46]

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RE: ATL Advice

Pe@rson, When I flew from <acronym title="Atlanta - The William B Hartsfield International (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> I had about a 7 hour wait in bewteen my flights. I found the gates to be actually pretty interesting. The aircraft are close to the windows and you can walk right up ...

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RE: Airline Theme Songs

Delta had a theme song called "Adiemus". This was also the artists name. I believe they had it in conjunction with the ad where the <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> plane flew over the glass dome above of <acronym title="Atlanta - The William B Hartsfield International (ATL / KATL...

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RE: ATL Advice

Last time I was in <acronym title="Atlanta - The William B Hartsfield International (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> ( about the end of December 2003) you were still able to go to the different terminals and gates without security checks. I believe that hasn't changed. Not sure though. I'm...

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RE: Airliner Landing On Interstate 190

The only RWY/ Road I know of is located at Ramstein <acronym title="Air Berlin (Germany)">AB</acronym> in Germany. It used to be a additional runway and was closed down quite a few years back. They turned it into a road leading to the main gate. It's however impossible to land an aircraft on there n...

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RE: What Airline Will U Never Fly Again?....

America West............it's just ridiculous.

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RE: Laptop Screening In Europe Vs. US

I had to remove my laptop from it's bag except for once (had a small bag for it where it was apparent, there was nothing else to put in except for the laptop itself). Usually I have a fairly large bag though so I do see a reason why security wants the laptop scanned seperately. I've never really had...

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RE: AA Pilot Asks Passengers To Discuss Christiani

I am religious but I absolutely hate and depise the marketing of religion. Religion is not a product you have to sell folks. I think that the PA announcement of the <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> pilot was inappropriate. Even if he's a private citizen, he is working for a comp...

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RE: Why 744 For U.S. Air Force

Here are two links where you can find out more. One's the Fact Sheet and the other is the Attack Laser Site. <a href="http://www.de.afrl.af.mil/factsheets/abl.html" target=_blank>http://www.de.afrl.af.mil/factsheets/abl.html</a> <a href="http://www.airbornelaser.com" target=_blank>http://www.airborn...

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RE: Why 744 For U.S. Air Force

The USAF did aquire the B747-400. The aircraft is called the YAL-1A Attack Laser. It is still in testing though.

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RE: Your Worst Airline Meal

I flew <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> from <acronym title="Frankfurt - Main (Rhein-Main AFB) (FRA / FRF / EDDF), Germany">FRA</acronym> to <acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA - Virginia">IAD</acronym> about a year or two ago. We had something stea...

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RE: Pictures Of Aircraft Where You Are A Passenger

It seems like there's a good chance of the airc you were on being photographed at <acronym title="Amsterdam - Schiphol (AMS / EHAM), Netherlands">AMS</acronym>. I found pictures of two of my flights. <center><a href="/open.file/46300...

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RE: DL764 Vs NW 320

Definitely do the <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> B764. I booked a flight from <acronym title="OLD: Denver - Stapleton International (DEN / KDEN) (closed), USA - Colorado AND CURRENT: Denver - International (DEN / KDEN), USA - Colorado">DEN</acronym> to <acronym title="Atlanta - ...

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RE: Crew Rest Areas On Flights

If I recall this correctly I remember seeing some 4 or 6 seats blocked off in UAs B777 economy. They appeared to be regular economy seats, except for the foot rest and reclining angle I believe. Not sure though so maybe some of the <acronym title="United Airlines (USA)">UA</acronym> employees can en...

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RE: Ever Booked A Flight Leg Because Of Aircraft?

Definitely, I always book DL20 and DL15 for their Triple Seven service on that route. However, depending on pax numbers a B763 substitutes for the biggie.

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RE: Movie "Pushing Tin"

Disregarding the few little questionable parts I'm sure every movie has, it was a really great film.
Two Thumbs Up

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RE: What Is Your Least Favorite Aircraft?

The MD-80, definitely the B757 and not to forget our new A340-500/600.

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RE: Delta Color Scheme Question

I guess they call it "Deltaflot" since Delta's new tail livery reminds a little of Aeroflot's tails. <center><a href="/open.file/443766/L/" target="_blank">View Large</a> <a href="/open.file/443766/M/" target="_blank">View Medium ...

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RE: Delta Color Scheme Question

DeltaGuy
Do you know who came up with Delta's newest livery. Any special reason why they chose the livery on the tail to look the way it does?
In any case, still a great airline and livery.

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RE: The Future Of Airline Pilots...

Every industry or sector of economy has it's ups and downs. Facts that you can't disregard are that airtravel is and will be a necessity and that the way the world is becoming more and more connected more pilots will be needed. I also think that Socalatc got a point and all you need to do is wait fo...

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RE: Favorite Airliner Noises

- Of course all the flightdeck sounds
- The engine humming of the Triple Sevens during Taxi
- Engine spooling up for TO on B777
- sounds such as gear, flaps, etc.

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RE: Favorite Airline Tail Logo

- Delta's new livery - <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym>'s 'Rendezvous', 'Water Dreaming' and 'Whale Rider' - Continental's "chopped globe". Air Canada's present tail livery..............not really for the looks though. More of relationship oriented reason <img src="/discussions/gr...

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RE: Biggest Aircraft-type Mix-up You Have Ever Heard

I've heard a L-1011 be called a "McDonnell Douglas Ten-Eleven" .

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RE: Photos From The Flight Deck Post 911

"C17, You are so full of it, an FAA inspector 21-25 years old? The story has changed a wee bit hasn't it." I never did claim I was an FAA inspector. I did state that being an FAA inspector would certainly get you into a flightdeck inflight. Choose to believe what you want. SADLY enough, this Capt. d...

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RE: Funniest Delays

On a flight from <acronym title="Washington - Dulles International (IAD / KIAD), USA - Virginia">IAD</acronym> to <acronym title="Paris - Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) (CDG / LFPG), France">CDG</acronym> we were delayed because the agent with the loadsheet got "lost" and we were waiting for her to come...

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Your Favorite Airport.

I was just curious to know if any of you have any favorite airports to fly in to or out of and what experiences made it one to remember.

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RE: Photos From The Flight Deck Post 911

Despite the inflight rules, most aircrews seem pretty relaxed about people visiting the flightdeck and taking pictures. I was rather surprised to hear that a United Airlines pilot denied a friend's son (13) to take a picture of the flightdeck.............looking around was fine, picture taking no ca...

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RE: ETOPS: Twins Or Quads?

I pilot a 4 engine aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster III. (Since it's a mil jet i won't go into detail). However, I feel that for the mission and role of this aircraft it is essential to have 4 engines to simply get the job done safe and sound. I also think that ETOPS is getting a little too relaxed on...

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RE: Anyone Else Concerned Re Lack Of Cargo Screening?

I somewhat agree with Artsyman. The cargo security has been pretty good as far as I've seen. However, you (not speaking to anyone specifically) cannot disregard those few loop wholes that are still out there and at some airports pretty apparent.

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RE: Photos From The Flight Deck Post 911

"And sir, I guarantee you...being best friends with an FAA inspector will not get you in the jumpseat in any circumstance."

Being the FAA Inspector will.

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RE: Photos From The Flight Deck Post 911

I guess I should have been clearer on the issue and not bring peoples hopes up too high. Some flights, such as military charter, you get lucky. Also, some guys here work with the FAA. Just by being nice and friendly you'd certainly not get a jumpseat ride.

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RE: Delta B764s

RockyRacoon Thanks a lot for the info. Since my trip is work related they were the ones who booked me going from <acronym title="Atlanta - The William B Hartsfield International (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> to <acronym title="Los Angeles - International (LAX / KLAX), USA - California">...

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RE: Photos From The Flight Deck Post 911

Also, I've noticed that some folks still get jumpseat rides (me included). I guess it really depends on your job or who you know.

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RE: Photos From The Flight Deck Post 911

On a <acronym title="Delta Air Lines (USA)">DL</acronym> flight from <acronym title="Atlanta - The William B Hartsfield International (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> to <acronym title="Paris - Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) (CDG / LFPG), France">CDG</acronym> the FO in the jumpseat had 3 came...

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RE: Overbooked Flights: What Compensation Did U Get?

Was booked on DL20 from <acronym title="Atlanta - The William B Hartsfield International (ATL / KATL), USA - Georgia">ATL</acronym> to <acronym title="Frankfurt - Main (Rhein-Main AFB) (FRA / FRF / EDDF), Germany">FRA</acronym>. They asked me if I'd like to take the flight the next day. Since I didn...

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RE: Sick Of Regional Jets

After I mouthed off badly about my flight from <acronym title="Minneapolis / St. Paul - International / Wold Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP), USA - Minnesota">MSP</acronym> to <acronym title="Dallas / Fort Worth - International (DFW / KDFW), USA - Texas">DFW</acronym> I just remembered that I did hav...

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RE: Delta B764s

I tried booking a DL flight to HNL . Apparently they are still down for the moment though. My trip will continue with AA from LAX on.

[Edited 2004-01-08 21:33:25]

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