Re: Atlas Air 747-8 - Engine fire, returns to MIA

Was this flight's departure path the route where it heads East over the McArthur Causeway with a flyover of Port Miami then over Miami Beach out to sea? Did this incident happen over the ocean? Was the emergency approach swinging westward over the Everglades into MIA? Glad she made it back with no i...

Re: Passengers aboard Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple digit temperatures

I have questions and comments. Almost all the news stories about this incident were word for word. A lot of words bus skimping on the details hence my questions. ⋅  Was the AC working while the plane was at the gate? ⋅  How long before passengers and crew noticed the increasing ...

Re: Why are today's flight times longer than 25 years ago?

B6twufa wrote:

Schedule padding; crew costs; Cost Index 35; Fuel being the bigger expenditure of airlines.

Re: Combine weight of passengers a tonne more than 30 years ago

LaunchDetected wrote:

Unfortunately, western society is not ready for BMI-based fares.

Re: Rumour: Frontier Airlines removes 26 passengers due to a weight issue

Weight and balance issues unfortunately are common place. Especially if flying to or from DEN. Weather conditions can change at the drop of a hat making for a drastic weight and balance reduction. Especially this summer with the heat dome. I'm not an engineer but heat (hot weather) can adversely aff...

Re: Passengers aboard Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple digit temperatures

I have questions and comments. Almost all the news stories about this incident were word for word. A lot of words bus skimping on the details hence my questions. ⋅  Was the AC working while the plane was at the gate? ⋅  How long before passengers and crew noticed the increasing h...

Re: What Happened to the Boeing 797 Concept?

Thought of this concept photo today and wondering if it will ever become a reality? Generally speaking, is this rendering single-aisle redo of the 757? Trying to get a sense of scale from the photo. Thanks. Cool concept photo from 2021. https://www.airguide.info/should-boeing-develop-the-797-nma-or...

Re: Passengers aboard Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple digit temperatures

Why was the AC turned off? Fred Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Probably one of those emergencies. I suspect the airco simply didn't work, which is reason enough to return to the gate. PS since most people on this site aren't from the US, mentioning temperatures in Fahrenheit is not exactly conv...

Re: Eastern Airlines Flight 401 50 Years Ago

Yes, all over a burned out landing gear conformation light bulb. I really liked the L-1011. It was a great machine. If it wasn't for RR going bankrupt and causing lengthy delays, I'm sure that it would have been updated to glass cockpits and probably still flying today. The L-1011/Lockheed was alwa...

Re: Eastern Airlines Flight 401 50 Years Ago

Eastern Airlines Flight 401 50 Years Ago

I searched and couldn't find any threads. If there are please forgive me for a duplicate post. On Dec. 29, 1972 Eastern Airlines flight 401 an L1011 bound for Miami crashed into the Florida Everglades. I remember it well as I was in high school. Though the DC-10 had more accidents the L1011 was the ...

Changes in 2023

That time of year again. I used to have this annual thread on things you want to disappear in the new year. Now, just what change (s) you'd like to see in 2023. I'll keep it simple. Protect our infra structure. Water, power and electronic grids to name a few. I do hope this new nuclear fusion (not s...

Re: Brand loyality

Streaming Service (paid): Spotify Honorable mention Prime Music (for sound quality) Spotify for general ease of use and selections. No Taylor Swift, show tunes or boy bands in my playlists lots of oldies many obscure. If money/inflation were not an issue I'd pony up for You Tube premium I despise th...

Re: MIA Concourse G

When I flew in and out of MIA this past September. DL had the Lion's Share of flights on H Concourse. And flying home to BWI a week later on us WN out of G I swore I saw a UA flight or two at the G Gates. I believe Frontier also operates flights out of G. Air France I believe had a flight or two ou...

Re: The death of the manual transmission

Heaven help me if anyone makes a 7 or 9 cylinder engine.... Looks like some do ( seems like they are marine engines though) and of course the P&W R-1300 was a 9 cylinder.... and a radial... ;) I agree with you on the odd number cylinders. I understand the next generation Corollas and Civics cou...

Re: Time to talk about.....old airlines!

737-200, standard all coach, to short for much of a service, but only about 1/3rd full midweek. They had deals with the casinos. The flights were operated by Casino Express (later named Xtra Airways and now known as Avelo), the history of Casino Express (along with a few minutes of Tahoe Air) is in...

Re: The death of the manual transmission

Since I am soon moving out of the high sierra and will no longer need a snow beast, I think its time to have a fun car, so I began the search this last week. I previously had a VW GTI Autobahn which was a kick to drive, not super fast but still a lot of fun. It had the all important manual transmis...

Re: Five Word Story Thread - Q4 2022

Mr. Magoo prefers wearing peepers.

Re: Brand loyality

Baked Beans - Heinz I can’t imagine another brand of baked beans existing! Fred Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk B&M baked in Portland, ME, USA, far superior. My friends, I'll leave all those baked beans to y'all. So if there should be a supply chain of Heinz Baked Beans I won't be the one re...

Re: Five Word Story Thread - Q4 2022

But wait! There's More Unpredictability

Re: Nothing new from Boeing and Airbus in the next years?

Probably nothing new until a much more efficient engine becomes available. So... in the meantime (next 10 years?), it's more 737s and A320 series coming off the assembly lines. Add some A220 series in that mix. Wishful thinking but, I'm still hoping both A & B get into the HSCT race. Maybe they...

Re: Time to talk about.....old airlines!

Something I don't see many topics about is...old airlines...pre 21st century ones....I wanna talk plane types, routes, advertising, etc, etc.. What I remember: Tampa-St Petersburg Airline Interflug KILM Capitol Air Dominicana Quisqueyana Aerolineas Q Lynjeflyg East African Airways British Caledonia...

Re: Nothing new from Boeing and Airbus in the next years?

Probably nothing new until a much more efficient engine becomes available. So... in the meantime (next 10 years?), it's more 737s and A320 series coming off the assembly lines. Add some A220 series in that mix. Wishful thinking but, I'm still hoping both A & B get into the HSCT race. Maybe they...

Re: MIA Concourse G

When I was there this past winter, most UA flights were operating from H. When I flew in and out of MIA this past September. DL had the Lion's Share of flights on H Concourse. And flying home to BWI a week later on us WN out of G I swore I saw a UA flight or two at the G Gates. I believe Frontier a...

Re: MIA Concourse G

Thank You

MIA Concourse G

I know, I haven't been online at A-Net for a minute. Tried searching but couldn't find any information. When will the Central terminal at MIA get its extreme makeover? Mainly original 1959 era Concourse G. Any information appreciated. We WN, UA and a couple other carriers call G home at MIA. Actuall...

Re: Boeing 737MAX Production/Delivery Thread - 2022

The MAX7 will get certified. I’m not sure why you are saying ‘if’. I do not know about altering any production line numbers. If the production slots are not delayed, one would assume the WN MAX7 are in production the first months of this year, and will be stored somewhere until certification. There...

Re: CVG New Service Announcement 11/16

I could definitely see British Airways announcing LHR service since they have a slot that can be filled and they plan on adding a U.S route. Virgin Atlantic also plans to add some new USA markets so that could be a possibility as well. I wish Virgin would commence service out of BWI! Much easier an...

Re: Boom Supersonic new configuration.

Looks more and more like Concorde. Droop nose next when they realise they can't look out the window during landing due to high AoA requirement on delta wings. :checkmark: :checkmark: :checkmark: I've ...and join the engines in two-engine pods "flush" with the wing when they start doing so...

What Changes would you like to see in 2022

If we could take a breath before we post say whatever. Especially if its something you disagree with. Sometimes those few seconds can make a difference. Covid Need I say more including vaccination shaming. I took mine but, I'm not going to shame and fault those who chose not to take it. Christmas Cr...

Re: Strange business names

the Muff Liquor Company gives me a little giggle. https://www.themuffliquorcompany.com/ Supplies liquor to Aer Lingus! Some strange names for food and beverage outlets [*] [*] Ma Goobies comedy club [*] Flakey Jakes {*]Fudruckers [*] First Watch [*] Shenanigans [/*] Miscallaneous [*] [*] Eee I Eee ...

Re: Word Game Q2 2021

Frightening

Re: Five Word Story Thread - Q2 2021

The major medias lead story.

Re: DC Airports Thread - 2021

Regarding BWI, is there any update on Southwest's maintenance hangar? I thought it was supposed to be nearing completion by now but I don't even think it's been started yet. The Concourse A six-gate extension looks to be in the final stages. I think the next step after that is to temporarily close ...

Re: What colour temperature do you prefer in your home?

I am guessing there are geographical differences, Where are you aprox located, and which color temperature do you keep in your home? Are you aware of it, or is it kind of random based on the local grocery store? I've always liked daylight aka sky blue because it's refreshing and cool. For an overal...

Re: Dr. Oz As ‘Jeopardy’ Guest Host - People Are Pissed Off

It seems from what’s coming up in my news alerts that opposition to Dr. Oz hosting Jeopardy! is reaching a fever pitch, with both former contestants and viewers calling for his removal because of his past pushing of pseudoscientific therapies. https://www.indiewire.com/2021/03/jeopardy-fans-contest...

Re: Atlantic Hurricane Season Naming Changed

Naming winter storms is worthless, IMO. Its not just you, last I checked the NWS agrees. Frankly I find it stupid of them to think they have the right to set 'criteria' for storm naming and act like its anything more than a marketing tool. Well everyone on the earth have the right to label a random...

Re: Five Word Story Thread - Q1 2021

readytotaxi wrote:

thingamabobs, when a thingamajig would.......

Re: 49% of GOP men won't take vaccine

"I doubt that very much, here in the UK the media are very much not glossing over the potential side effect of blood clotting even though it appears to be so low risk that it’s likely not a factor. Tell me about the significant side effects that you think the media are glossing over. Did they f...

Re: Word Game Q1 2021

aeromoe wrote:

casinterest wrote:

Coaster

slacker

Re: WN launching MYR with 10 cities

[quote="TerminalD"][quote="zippyjet"]ACY would be cool. When I was with FL before becoming part of WN we flew to ACY from ATL. I believe ACY is or was expanding. I wouldn't mind a BWI, or DCA-ACY service. Since NK doesn't do Miami, we, WN could do MIA-ACY. ACY would be convenient...

Re: WN launching MYR with 10 cities

ACY would be cool. When I was with FL before becoming part of WN we flew to ACY from ATL. I believe ACY is or was expanding. I wouldn't mind a BWI, or DCA-ACY service. Since NK doesn't do Miami, we, WN could do MIA-ACY. ACY would be convenient for the ever growing South Jersey area. Used to be once ...

Re: Word Game Q1 2021

aeromoe wrote:

ER757 wrote:

cycle

circus

Re: 49% of GOP men won't take vaccine

Regarding billionaires, 5G and chipping: I'm just sharing. Who knows. I personally would be much more likely to take the one shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. My ENT feels the J@J vaccine could prove more effective with the many Covid variants.

Re: 49% of GOP men won't take vaccine

This post is either my favourite troll or the scariest thing I have read regarding vaccines depending on if you are serious or not. I'm 100% serious. Not all the reasons are my personal opinions but... I consider myself to be in the center of most issues. I guess part of the silent, frustrated majo...

Re: Fast food you avoid

On pure fast food, in no order. ⋅  Anything prepared at a 7/11 or other convenience store.I don't do fast or any fype of food where they also sell live bate within arm's reach. ⋅  Chuckee Cheese ⋅  Almost all are gone but fast food from the K-Mart Cafeteria. The smells ...

Re: 49% of GOP men won't take vaccine

Wonderful take, it seems only GOP men have this issue? lets take a look around and see: Black Americans’ Distrust of the COVID-19 Vaccine A nationwide Kaiser Family Foundation survey1 found that in December of 2020, 35% of Black Americans stated they definitely or probably would not get the vaccine...

Re: Five Word Story Thread - Q1 2021

2707200X wrote:

and salesmen selling products to........

Atlantic Hurricane Season Naming Changed

Sorry if my title is vague and if this was already covered. On Accuweather I just learned there will be a major change in regard to how hurricanes during the Atlantic Hurricane season are named. Here's a link to this story. https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/greek-alphabet-will-no-longer-be-us...

Re: DC Airports Thread - 2021

Regarding BWI, is there any update on Southwest's maintenance hangar? I thought it was supposed to be nearing completion by now but I don't even think it's been started yet. The Concourse A six-gate extension looks to be in the final stages. I think the next step after that is to temporarily close ...