Went Flying Today
Thanks for the pics. 
12-16-2002, 03:59 PM
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Chris,
with the different type ratings, do you find it difficult to switch aircraft? Or are they pretty similar.
While going to school, I got the oppourtunity to log some time in some Flightsafety International 737 and Shorts sims and they were amazing. The "feel" of the two was totally different. (of course, they're worlds apart)
The real thing has to be fun to fly.
with the different type ratings, do you find it difficult to switch aircraft? Or are they pretty similar.
While going to school, I got the oppourtunity to log some time in some Flightsafety International 737 and Shorts sims and they were amazing. The "feel" of the two was totally different. (of course, they're worlds apart)
The real thing has to be fun to fly.
12-16-2002, 09:03 PM
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Chris,
I love those 767's. I have flown twice on them, as a passenger of course, and they are my favorite.
My buddy e-mailed some pictures of his plane right after he bought it. They are on my computer at work, I will try to get them posted tomorrow.
Take care
Mark
I love those 767's. I have flown twice on them, as a passenger of course, and they are my favorite.
My buddy e-mailed some pictures of his plane right after he bought it. They are on my computer at work, I will try to get them posted tomorrow.
Take care
Mark
12-16-2002, 10:09 PM
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I remember the days of flying.
12 years ago, I took my future wife home to meet my parents the day after Christmas in a Tomahawk. It was really cold that day, stuffed the vents. There was ice on the runway but had lots of length.
Her Mom asked how we got back and fourth so quick, she though we were joking about "flying to my parents" (she's pertified of flying).
Did a lot of right seat flying in a Conquest 441. Kept my radio skills up until a few years back. No time to fly anymore.
Have it... I'm Gold on Continental and United. My longest flight ever was on a CO 777 from EWR to HKG, 16+ hours directly over the pole. I fly to asia about 4 times a year. Just the sound of turbines puts me to sleep now.
12 years ago, I took my future wife home to meet my parents the day after Christmas in a Tomahawk. It was really cold that day, stuffed the vents. There was ice on the runway but had lots of length.
Her Mom asked how we got back and fourth so quick, she though we were joking about "flying to my parents" (she's pertified of flying).
Did a lot of right seat flying in a Conquest 441. Kept my radio skills up until a few years back. No time to fly anymore.
Have it... I'm Gold on Continental and United. My longest flight ever was on a CO 777 from EWR to HKG, 16+ hours directly over the pole. I fly to asia about 4 times a year. Just the sound of turbines puts me to sleep now.
12-16-2002, 11:28 PM
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WOW!! Cool stuff guys
I have never done any flying myself, but I really enjoy commercial flights, as crazy as that sounds. I just like being around neat stuff, and these babies definitley qualify as "neat"!!!!!
great job Gotta, and really cool pics. Same for you Doc, cool pics, have any other good shots of Lake Norman????
I have never done any flying myself, but I really enjoy commercial flights, as crazy as that sounds. I just like being around neat stuff, and these babies definitley qualify as "neat"!!!!!
great job Gotta, and really cool pics. Same for you Doc, cool pics, have any other good shots of Lake Norman????
12-17-2002, 12:31 AM
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Chris any idea on how much it cost to start the planes .And then the cost of 25,ooo gallons of jet fuel .ITS TRULY AMAZING! Its something I never asked my brother and just curious/Darin
12-17-2002, 07:14 AM
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Thanks for explaining that, Chris!
It's all so fascinating to me. The panel pics are great!
It must be a hell of an experiance climbing through FL340 @ 2000FPM @ mach 0.8 with all that power at your fingertips.
Have you ever checked out http://www.airliners.net/
It's one of my favorite bookmarks.
It's all so fascinating to me. The panel pics are great!
It must be a hell of an experiance climbing through FL340 @ 2000FPM @ mach 0.8 with all that power at your fingertips.
Have you ever checked out http://www.airliners.net/
It's one of my favorite bookmarks.
