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Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Jun 2010, 00:46
Replies: 18
Views: 3,125
Posted By ship's power

The new generation of ocean going high speed...

The new generation of ocean going high speed container ships may lick the heals of aircargo, however. I understand that Asia to the west coast of the USA is now little more than a week in transit...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Jun 2010, 20:46
Replies: 48
Views: 10,359
Posted By ship's power

For prober - post #26 Your post reminded me of...

For prober - post #26
Your post reminded me of a dumb statement made by a sim check airman while I was In FE/FO upgrade years ago . . . . He had said - "After sitting side saddle and watching us do...
Forum: Freight Dogs
21st May 2010, 16:14
Replies: 14
Views: 4,467
Posted By ship's power

Slow fly the big jet at little better than...

Slow fly the big jet at little better than wingspan height while following a King Air's lead through smoke and gusty heat thermals so as to to drop heavy retardant? . . . Better anyone senior (and...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th May 2010, 18:08
Replies: 48
Views: 10,359
Posted By ship's power

Polar selectively hand picked their FE's to -400...

Polar selectively hand picked their FE's to -400 FO's when Polar retired their classic's a few years ago. Selection of all pp licensed Polar fe's was to have been made by committee, but decision...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Apr 2010, 16:01
Replies: 11
Views: 4,027
Posted By ship's power

Connie already has what . . . simply bought some...

Connie already has what . . . simply bought some JAL744's, or bought JAL744's at high market prices?
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Sep 2007, 06:09
Replies: 12
Views: 4,939
Posted By ship's power

"As for the sheer enjoyment, there is nothing...

"As for the sheer enjoyment, there is nothing better than slinging big iron around the world"

Amen!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...rnsfer4047.jpg...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th Aug 2007, 17:50
Replies: 15
Views: 4,155
Posted By ship's power

Although unverified, I am told that the aircraft...

Although unverified, I am told that the aircraft is now certified, but for water use only. W&B envelope issues need to be resolved when dumping a full retardant load, due to volume weight shift, as...
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Aug 2007, 17:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,789
Posted By ship's power

TF = Icelandic registry

TF = Icelandic registry
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Aug 2007, 16:26
Replies: 26
Views: 5,520
Posted By ship's power

What obnoxious bickering from a supposedly...

What obnoxious bickering from a supposedly brotherhood of American aviator / freight dogs. . . . For whom does the bell toll? . . . The bell toll's for thee!
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Aug 2007, 06:47
Replies: 30
Views: 11,552
Posted By ship's power

Life as a Freight Dog? - Love / loved it! -...

Life as a Freight Dog? - Love / loved it! - Another world, especially before 9/11.

Sometimes upon arrival, you would clear customs while still on board the airplane and away from the crowds -...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Jul 2007, 14:39
Replies: 26
Views: 5,520
Posted By ship's power

How many airplanes is 360 presently operating? A...

How many airplanes is 360 presently operating? A few months ago it was only one -300.
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th Jun 2007, 14:43
Replies: 13
Views: 3,706
Posted By ship's power

Not sure GlueBall, but I think an ATC controller...

Not sure GlueBall, but I think an ATC controller had told me that this program was squelched by 9/11
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Jun 2007, 16:10
Replies: 5
Views: 4,909
Posted By ship's power

I believe that they restrict candidates to a BMI...

I believe that they restrict candidates to a BMI (body mass index) of 27 or below. This strict factor alone shoots down many applicants. In our land of plenty, it is very difficult (for most) to meet...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th May 2007, 07:33
Replies: 54
Views: 14,417
Posted By ship's power

Today, most of the Predator drone aircraft flying...

Today, most of the Predator drone aircraft flying combat missions over Afghanistan, are actually being remotely controlled from thousands of miles away, in the Nellis AFB area (actually Creech AFB,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st May 2007, 18:29
Replies: 29
Views: 5,921
Posted By ship's power

Tag, If these posted sentiments are...

Tag,

If these posted sentiments are correct, then try this . . . . At about 7pm tonight, go place a chair in your clothes closet (preferably without the clothes) and sit there with the closet...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Apr 2007, 16:10
Replies: 184
Views: 32,341
Posted By ship's power

Edited from another blog. . . Caputo's VARS...

Edited from another blog. . . Caputo's VARS implies that Atlas crews are forced to fly extra days every month, however 100+ Polar crew members reluctantly sit at home, but on full pay. The management...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2007, 07:09
Replies: 34
Views: 17,635
Posted By ship's power

Quote: Simply because, my dear chap, any pilot...

Quote:
Simply because, my dear chap, any pilot who has just "lost it" in front of his passengers is hardly in the right frame of mind to be flying anything, never mind operating a commercial flight....
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th Mar 2007, 16:40
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

Perhaps an MEC "changing of the guard" will soon...

Perhaps an MEC "changing of the guard" will soon be in order. When the two pilot groups are combined into one (as in time, they most likely will), then the two old MEC's will have completed their...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Feb 2007, 15:50
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

"MEC is still fighting the merger, which most...

"MEC is still fighting the merger, which most agree would be a good thing for both councils.. . . I know all these are "supposedly" good for the Polaroids, but I think their dual purpose, help...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Feb 2007, 01:20
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

"You would know ...." Stuff your snipes,...

"You would know ...."

Stuff your snipes, furloughed. We're all the butt of Mr.Cato. Mecpc9 and everyone else in this organization!
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2007, 16:39
Replies: 90
Views: 27,182
Posted By ship's power

At any rate, stowaways will never happen with a...

At any rate, stowaways will never happen with a carrier like El Al. Their security is impeccable!
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Feb 2007, 16:21
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

In my humble opinion, Atlas's kink was with his...

In my humble opinion, Atlas's kink was with his successor - Rick Shuyler. I had strongly felt that Chowdry did not trust (or like) Mr. Shuyler, however he had instead kept Shuyler around solely for...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Feb 2007, 16:00
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

On a crystal clear clean winter's day in...

On a crystal clear clean winter's day in Colorado, absolutely!

(the crash was also breaking news on local TV at the time)
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Feb 2007, 03:40
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

A curious question for the group. . . . In...

A curious question for the group. . . . In retrospect, what do think Michael Chowdry would think of all of this if he were alive today? Would he have bought Polar? Was he planning to buy Polar (or...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Jan 2007, 16:44
Replies: 90
Views: 27,182
Posted By ship's power

Perhaps you may recall another stowaway incident...

Perhaps you may recall another stowaway incident at LAX. It had occurred on an inbound Air Pacific 744 flight from Fiji just a few years ago. The ground crew were in shock as they witnessed the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th Jan 2007, 03:46
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

It appears that AAWW management has consumed a...

It appears that AAWW management has consumed a little "crow", and that all of Polar's fired / furloughed crewmembers are now orderd re-employed, with no-one remaining on the street. Our greatest wish...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Dec 2006, 03:29
Replies: 36
Views: 12,689
Posted By ship's power

Aside from our choice of max or reduced take-off...

Aside from our choice of max or reduced take-off power, once we're in the air, we then have a choice of max climb (max performance) or reduced climb. We choose one dependant on ATC compliance,/ or...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Dec 2006, 08:03
Replies: 33
Views: 5,534
Posted By ship's power

For shame, angryblackman. I had never met a zoner...

For shame, angryblackman. I had never met a zoner (or ex-zoner) that couldn't prove their aviation worth. They certainly know how to take punishment!
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Dec 2006, 16:12
Replies: 39
Views: 8,558
Posted By ship's power

N355MC Now back on the Atlas books and also now...

N355MC Now back on the Atlas books and also now flying Atlas AMC charters.
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Dec 2006, 16:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By ship's power

Damn! These are the best replies ever. A curse...

Damn! These are the best replies ever. A curse on those who disagree!!
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Dec 2006, 16:35
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

Note - Expected rulling - Furloughed, but...

Note - Expected rulling - Furloughed, but nevertheless paid from the company's payroll (until Polar's CBA/scope clause is dissolved).
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Dec 2006, 15:45
Replies: 203
Views: 34,484
Posted By ship's power

Yes, JC probably did want to furlough the FE's,...

Yes, JC probably did want to furlough the FE's, but he was heavy handed in the way he went about it. JC, (in his typical style) dictated to the FE's an insulting choice with no options, then gave...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Nov 2006, 14:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,772
Posted By ship's power

Probably to be repainted, re-registered, and then...

Probably to be repainted, re-registered, and then to be sent to Africa.

If it does return to service, I pity the poor slobs who end up flying it, as I doubt that they will have known about the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th Oct 2006, 18:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,851
Posted By ship's power

Noted - It also should be known that R....

Noted -

It also should be known that R. Fell's influence/actions (as relted to Polar's MEC) are fading. He doesn't even fly much anymore. Polar's membership would be wise to put an end to this....
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th Oct 2006, 17:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,851
Posted By ship's power

Merc - Your sentiments seem accurate. I now...

Merc - Your sentiments seem accurate. I now understand the problem.

In Henderson's defense, I suspect that he's a different person than he was 5 years ago. Tempered with adversity, his experience...
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