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- Thu Dec 27, 2001 6:06 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Gate Agent/Pilot Relationships
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3973
RE: Gate Agent/Pilot Relationships
In July, I was down in Southwest's JetBridge (IAH) waiting for the plane to come in, and when it did, The Captain came and shook hands with the Gate Agent, and started talking. But GPT is another story. The Captain told the Gate agent that he was taking me down and that was the end of it, and the Ga...
Jump to post- Thu Dec 27, 2001 6:03 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Air Force One: Is It Time To Retire?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5009
RE: Air Force One: Is It Time To Retire?
Yes, The VC25A has all 744 Systems... EXCEPT THE FLIGHT DECK!!!!!!!! Which is a Classic 742 Flight Deck. It does have GE CF6-80 Engines. I think people have been watching the movie AIR FORCE ONE too much. Because it does not have a glass cockpit. Sorry, But it doesn't
Jump to post- Thu Dec 27, 2001 5:56 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Why Don't Airlines Serve These Drinks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5002
RE: Why Don't Airlines Serve These Drinks
ARE THERE ANY AIRLINES WHO CAN GET ME SUNKIST ORANGE SODA, I WILL BE A LOYAL CUSTOMER... AHEM, UNLESS YOU ARE UNTIED, THEN I WOULD RATHER GO TO THE GROCERY STORE AND GET IT.
Jump to post- Thu Dec 27, 2001 5:31 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3381
RE: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
Turbolet, Would you want the 707 with New JT8D Engines, or the loud JT3s
Jump to post- Thu Dec 27, 2001 1:40 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: 2002 Order For The 717?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3445
RE: 2002 Order For The 717?
Sorry Flying-Tiger, But if NWA orders anything regional for the mainline fleet, It will be the 717.
Jump to post- Thu Dec 27, 2001 1:06 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3381
RE: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
Leftseat86, Would you like a BBJ, or a BBJ2 (Exec 738) I would want a 717 in BBJ Configuration, with this lovely little lady on board. HOT CHA CHA <img src=http://buenavistarecords.go.com/myra/images/meetmyra/myra_photoalbum.jpg> Welcome Aboard. <img src=http://buenavistarecords.go.com/myra/images/a...
Jump to post- Thu Dec 27, 2001 12:58 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3381
RE: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
... Yeah Leftseat, I'm sure you could Bang some sense into her. My choice is above though. Britney Spears is out of my league.
- Wed Dec 26, 2001 11:04 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Darn That Chinese Girl!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 2729
RE: Darn That Chinese Girl!
Dont be afraid Brandon, If you tell her what you feel and explain it to her, she is bound to understand. I do want to warn you. TELL HER BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. It could help. Just prepare her for it, like tell her you want to talk to her about something, and then sit her down at a table and tell her...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:54 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Darn That Chinese Girl!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 2729
RE: Darn That Chinese Girl!
Jason, I think you need to shut up. Aloha here is trying to keep a girl from losing the one thing she can never get back, and I feel he is doing a good deed. You on the other hand would like to see her lose it wouldn't you. I would feel the same way Aloha feels if someone tried to do that to my girl...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:48 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3381
RE: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
Hey, By the way... "Miracles Happen"
- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:32 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3381
If Any Female Could Come With Your Aircraft? Who?
IF any female (other than my girlfriend) could come with my plane (Which would be a 717 in 'Exec' Configuration) I would have <img src=http://buenavistarecords.go.com/myra/images/meetmyra/myra.jpg> Mayra Carol Ambriz Quintana. Visit her website: <a href="http://buenavistarecords.go.com/myra/meetmyra...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:19 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Canada 3000's Impounded Aircraft
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1810
RE: Canada 3000's Impounded Aircraft
Hmm, Impounded. I didn't think Aircraft could be impounded. ROFLMAO. So C3 decided since they were out of business that they shouldn't pay for landing fees. Interesting...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:18 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Have You Been In The Cockpit Since 9/11?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3295
RE: Have You Been In The Cockpit Since 9/11?
True CaptjetBlast. But, Even if we were allowed to visit the cockpit, I would be happy just doing it on the ground after landing. You know, I heard of a dude who hijacked a national airlines 757.... ON THE GROUND. Is this true
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:16 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Nobody Else Likes Russian Planes?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 3870
RE: Nobody Else Likes Russian Planes?
You'll never get me on a russian airplane. Sorry, I will stick with Boeing, MDC, and Airbus. In other words, I will stick with planes FLYING (Not made) in the USA.
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:13 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: This Just In - Toko Intl Fire
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3351
RE: This Just In - Toko Intl Fire
One word.... B U M M E R. That is totally sucky. Did they determine the cause of the fire. I am guessing the motor on the walkway had some kind of electrical flaw, or overheated and ignited something which in turn caused a fire. 
- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:10 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What Will Happen When ERJ....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1611
What Will Happen When ERJ....
What will happen when ERJ launches their -195 Regional Jet. How about their 115 seater regional jet. That will be horrible. They will be replacing comfortable DC9/717 Markets with SMALL, CRAMPED Regional jets. Who can predict this. Do you think the RJ World will conquer the Boeing/Airbus/MDC World. ...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 1:04 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
RE: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
Actually, I would buy a 717 if she came with it 
- Wed Dec 26, 2001 12:17 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
RE: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
We'll deliver it to you WHENEVER, WHEREVER you would like.
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 12:16 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
RE: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
Ok, I'll see if we can get her in here and she can pilot your 717 directly to your runway
- Wed Dec 26, 2001 11:34 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
RE: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
Sure, We might be able to arrange something for a small price
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:49 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
RE: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
Because the other one was ruined. Another way to sell the 717 (And this was not my idea) Dear Customer, If we were to fit the flight deck with MD88 Style Flight Decks, and include emma bunton along with it, would you order the 717-200. Sincerely, Rolf Sellge <img src=http://www.emma.bunton.com/graph...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 10:37 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
Jason Seiple
Jason, As you may, or may not know. When SAS was the launch Customer of the MD95, Douglas planned on putting an MD80 Flight Deck in it anyway, When SAS Cancelled their order, Douglas Lengthened the Fuselage a little, and added the full-digital Glass Cockpit... Now knowing how you seem to know everyt...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 9:49 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
RE: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
Yeah, but the point is, If boeing were to offer options of this flight deck for the MD80, Would More customers with DC9s order it because it matched their fleet Type Ratings
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 9:40 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
RE: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
Username: Slawko Posted 2001-12-26 01:37:35 and read 1 times. The 717's closest relative in terms of cockpit is the MD11. Boeing would have been better off giving the 717 a 737NG cockpit so that airline could have a choice between the 737-600 and the 717 although they are close in terms of pax seati...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 9:38 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3556
What If The 717 Had An MD88/2 Flight Deck Instead?
What if instead of the Current Flight Deck, The 717 had a Flight Deck currently with the MD88 or MD82. Do you believe that more airlines would have ordered them? I am guessing that if it was more consistent with the fleet of existing MD80s, more airlines would have ordered them to replace the DC9s i...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 8:41 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Air Force One: Is It Time To Retire?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5009
RE: Air Force One: Is It Time To Retire?
Yeah Donder10, Before this name I was Critter592. I changed it. Check your files. I made a post about it a while back. I know about the VC25A
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 6:29 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Boeing's Stretches: 737-9, 757-3, 767-4, 777-3
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6406
RE: Boeing's Stretches: 737-9, 757-3, 767-4, 777-3
For some reason, I think the 737-900 is more attractive than the 737-800. I don't know why. Maybe it is that sleek, slender body, with those 2 huge appendages and that smooth skin <img src="/discussions/graphics/smile.gif" ALT="Smile"> <img src="/discussions/graphics/smile.gif" ALT="Smil...
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 6:26 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: How Do You Create Digitals
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1973
How Do You Create Digitals
How do you people create Digitally Enhanced Airliner Images? I have always wondered... What Software/Hardware, Program requirements do you use.
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 6:23 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: TristarL1011 Or DC-10?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3266
- Wed Dec 26, 2001 6:21 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Air Force One: Is It Time To Retire?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5009
RE: Air Force One: Is It Time To Retire?
How many times do I have to say this.... AIR FORCE ONE HAS STANDARD 747-200 FLIGHT DECKS. THEY DO NOT HAVE GLASS COCKPITS. THEY DO NOT. I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN THEM MYSELF AND I KNOW THEY DO NOT HAVE GLASS COCKPITS. THE E4Bs ARE THE SAME. STANDARD FLIGHT DECKS.
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 6:13 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: A320: The Unrecognised Quiet Achiever?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3076
RE: A320: The Unrecognised Quiet Achiever?
Hoffa, The 727 had problems too, and still has more than the A320 does. I DONT WANT A STEAM TABLE REPLACING A COMPUTER. Ok The 727 we could make an exception. They are much more unique and prettier
Jump to post- Wed Dec 26, 2001 6:01 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Did UAL Retire This 757 Due To Scary Association?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3656
RE: Did UAL Retire This 757 Due To Scary Association?
Approximately 36.478% realize it. The other 63.522% Just board the plane thinking it is an airline taking them somewhere, and believe that the only number on their flight is the flight number.
These Statistics come from the FAA. (1997)
- Wed Dec 26, 2001 1:20 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Engine Types On Citybird's 767, MD-11 And A300?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3161
RE: Engine Types On Citybird's 767, MD-11 And A300?
All Aircraft were equipped with GE CF6-80 Engines
But they had an unusual design to them.
- Tue Dec 25, 2001 10:44 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Why Don't Airlines Serve These Drinks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5002
RE: Why Don't Airlines Serve These Drinks
Yeah, and what about Root Beer. Can't airlines serve more of a...VARIETY. Yeah, I know they are cost effective, but come on.
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 10:33 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Photo Of The Guy, Why Did AA Let This Guy Get On?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 6904
RE: Photo Of The Guy, Why Did AA Let This Guy Get On?
Uuuuuuughhhh, This guy looks like a Devil in Disguise. He could have shaved, and dressed more appropriately.
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 10:32 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Why Don't Airlines Serve These Drinks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5002
Why Don't Airlines Serve These Drinks
I know the topic is misleading, but why don't airlines serve SUNKIST Orange, or Minute Maid Orange Sodas? They only serve Coke, Diet, Sprite, Diet, or Pepsi, Diet, 7up, Diet. No Sunkist
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 10:11 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Darn That Chinese Girl!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 2729
RE: Darn That Chinese Girl!
I agree with Leftseat86. If I were you Aloha 737-200, I would take her aside and explain to her that you are around her because you want to make sure nothing bad happens to her, and you want to make sure that these moron football players only want one thing, and that is the one thing you want to pro...
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 10:06 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: If Santa Answered His Mail Honestly...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1679
RE: If Santa Answered His Mail Honestly...
ROFLMAO, THESE ARE HILARIOUS.... AH HA HA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. YOUR DADS BANGING THE BABYSITTER LIKE A SCREEN DOOR IN A HURRICANE. ROFLMAO
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 9:44 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: 747-600/700X
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8735
RE: 747-600/700X
Dont worry 747-700, I am sure they will fit you with Rolls Royce Trent 700 Engines. Sorry Chap, but the RB211 is Far less powerful than you can handle, you'll never get off the ground. we need thrust. Let's go with the Trent 800.
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 9:37 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: How Long Will NWA Keep Their DC9s?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3334
RE: How Long Will NWA Keep Their DC9s?
I believe NW will go for the 717. It is the Aircraft that can withstand 12 or 13 50 minute flights a day, while the A318, and 737 ared designed and outfitted for routes 2.5 hours or more. They may get the A318 to replace aging A320 Aircraft, but the 717 would be the best choice, because it would be ...
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 10:12 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: A Question About Early Jet Engines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2382
RE: A Question About Early Jet Engines
Oh, Ok... Now I am understanding it a little more
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 10:00 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Christmas Cards From Airlines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3266
RE: Christmas Cards From Airlines
So far, I cant think of anything neeleman and spain haven't sent me. Well I still dont have one of those cockpit door stickers, but the chances of me getting that are slim to none
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 9:57 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: A Question About Early Jet Engines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2382
RE: A Question About Early Jet Engines
But why is it the JT9D is louder than the BR715. The JT9D is LARGER, and therefore, More Air should bypass than in the BR715
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 9:22 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: How Long Will NWA Keep Their DC9s?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3334
RE: How Long Will NWA Keep Their DC9s?
I Would love to see a NWA 717. I would be one of the first customers.
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 8:57 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Christmas Cards From Airlines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3266
RE: Christmas Cards From Airlines
No, it was signed by David Neeleman himself, and from Al Spain. I can tell, because he sent me a personalized letter, and the envelope and Desk Card were in his handwriting. Jason, Just a word. Don't get pessimistic, it is christmas, and I do not believe a nice man like David Neeleman would act like...
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 8:56 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: A Question About Early Jet Engines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2382
A Question About Early Jet Engines
Why are earlier High-Bypass Jet Engines so loud? The JT9D is so loud, but the BR715 is so quiet. What makes a Jet Engine so quiet/loud. Look at the JT8D-9, and the JT8D-209, The -209 is much quieter than the basic JT8D... Why?
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 8:49 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Christmas Cards From Airlines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3266
RE: Christmas Cards From Airlines
None interest me, but this one I got from Mr. Neeleman really made me happy...
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 7:16 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Christmas Cards From Airlines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3266
Christmas Cards From Airlines
Has any airline ever sent you a Christmas Card. Today, I recieved my first from David Neeleman, and Al Spain of jetBlue. My High Praises go to that airline. IT IS AWE-SUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Jump to post- Tue Dec 25, 2001 7:15 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Since When Did JetBlue Get Props
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3182
RE: Since When Did JetBlue Get Props
It was a PAN AM ad, but Creative jetBlue re-did it.
I wish it were real
- Tue Dec 25, 2001 4:28 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: How Long Will NWA Keep Their DC9s?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3334
RE: How Long Will NWA Keep Their DC9s?
Jason, Well don't that beat the whole purpose of the post 