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Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2009, 21:39
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,060,582
Posted By AcroChik

"The pictures show a pretty smooth water surface,...

"The pictures show a pretty smooth water surface, this must have helped matters..."

Writing as a New Yorker with extensive experience both on (boats) and in (scuba) the waters of the Hudson, let...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2009, 20:51
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,060,582
Posted By AcroChik

"Yes I am sure you are correct and will be lauded...

"Yes I am sure you are correct and will be lauded as such for a while but give it 6 months and they will revert to being treated like cr*p and an expensive necessity by their beancounter management...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2009, 20:45
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,060,582
Posted By AcroChik

Some of the greatest airmanship of which I'm...

Some of the greatest airmanship of which I'm aware.

A beautiful job by true aviators under truly critical conditions.

And kudos to the cabin crew, who are so important in seeing
to the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Nov 2007, 18:32
Replies: 13
Views: 1,167
Posted By AcroChik

This is an interesting topic. I've worked in...

This is an interesting topic. I've worked in aviation, and now use commercial carriers with some regularity. Fortunately, I have never experienced any of the symptoms you've described, aside from...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Nov 2007, 23:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,622
Posted By AcroChik

Speaking as a local who goes in and out often,...

Speaking as a local who goes in and out often, EWR, hands down, save when I'm on my way to California, then it's JetBlue out of JFK as they have nonstop to SJC, with a red-eye return for an 0600...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Aug 2007, 21:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,439
Posted By AcroChik

Atishoo~~~ With complete confidence I can...

Atishoo~~~

With complete confidence I can say that the vast majority of people on PPRuNe commend you for confronting your anxieties about flying and for dealing with them productively.

Visiting...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Jul 2007, 22:11
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By AcroChik

Air India ~ Experiences, Opinions?

Greetings, all.

My family and I are planning a short holiday in Paris during November. Probable dates are, departing NYC 11/19, returning to NYC 11/26.

Because we're a party of eight, I'm...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Dec 2006, 20:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,393
Posted By AcroChik

Marcus ~~~ A friend of mine accepted a...

Marcus ~~~

A friend of mine accepted a similar-sounding PIC job in that part of the world during October. Two months in-country, two weeks out.

If I remember correctly, total flight hours...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Nov 2006, 01:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,586
Posted By AcroChik

Getting started in an aviation career is very...

Getting started in an aviation career is very different in the States when contrasted to the UK and continental Europe. It's possible some of my thoughts aren't directly applicable.

Though our...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Nov 2006, 00:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,805
Posted By AcroChik

Been there! Ryan's Family Steak House 6633...

Been there!

Ryan's Family Steak House
6633 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS
(316) 946-5533

Very pleasant people. Decent food, fairly priced. Like most of mid-America, light on the vegetables, but...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Nov 2006, 23:43
Replies: 58
Views: 19,751
Posted By AcroChik

I can't find any additional information about...

I can't find any additional information about this, but would be most interested in learning more if there is any more to be learned.

The most recent thing I can find regarding a Dash 8 emergency...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Nov 2006, 10:50
Replies: 102
Views: 8,690
Posted By AcroChik

I'm far from an expert in anything having to do...

I'm far from an expert in anything having to do with computing, but I'd like to add something to what Macster said. Even a 2-gig iMac G-5 slows down appreciably when you run Virtual PC on top of...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 00:17
Replies: 140
Views: 31,600
Posted By AcroChik

Seaplane base in Manhattan, New York. ...

Seaplane base in Manhattan, New York.

http://www.airnav.com/airport/6N7

A few years ago there was a seasonal service from here to the Hamptons. I don't know it it's still in operation.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2006, 23:16
Replies: 140
Views: 31,600
Posted By AcroChik

Photographs of the airplane involved: ...

Photographs of the airplane involved:

http://www.steelaviation.com/catalog_product.aspx?prod_id=154
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2006, 19:52
Replies: 140
Views: 31,600
Posted By AcroChik

Oh my. I grew up in the neighborhood. ...

Oh my.

I grew up in the neighborhood.

Even before 9/11, the entire city would occasionally be subject to flight restrictions due to Presidential or some other dignitary travel. This...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Sep 2006, 17:24
Replies: 102
Views: 8,690
Posted By AcroChik

Actually, I took no offense, as it could be read...

Actually, I took no offense, as it could be read as a compliment. So, took it literally ~ that perhaps the right-hand claw of a crab was the bigger tastier morsel. Looked down at the keyboard......
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Sep 2006, 13:37
Replies: 102
Views: 8,690
Posted By AcroChik

No nasty claws, just a discrete manicure.

No nasty claws, just a discrete manicure.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Sep 2006, 12:55
Replies: 102
Views: 8,690
Posted By AcroChik

For Desktop: Finder ~> Desktop ~> View ~> Arrange...

For Desktop: Finder ~> Desktop ~> View ~> Arrange By ~> Make Your Choice.

Once you're inside a folder, works similarly.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Sep 2006, 15:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,092
Posted By AcroChik

What your thought overlooks is that encryption...

What your thought overlooks is that encryption algorithms are invented by the human mind. Computers are not capable of running routines beyond the instructions the authors are capable of giving. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Sep 2006, 13:27
Replies: 15
Views: 3,999
Posted By AcroChik

If you're thinking of NetJets US, that company...

If you're thinking of NetJets US, that company had FO wages and early-years CA wages that challenged regionals for impoverishment, until threatening labor action and the formation of a new union make...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Sep 2006, 04:50
Replies: 15
Views: 3,999
Posted By AcroChik

Let me put it to you this way, someone with three...

Let me put it to you this way, someone with three years or less swinging gear from the right seat in the mighty CRJ200 for one of the "express" regionals who:

a) lives in one of the major metro...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Sep 2006, 22:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,092
Posted By AcroChik

To my way of thinking ~ and I must admit to not...

To my way of thinking ~ and I must admit to not being a sophisticate when it comes to this specific technology ~ in the case of RFID chips in passports, it could be the hotel clerk himself who is...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
14th Sep 2006, 10:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,141
Posted By AcroChik

This is actually a fascinating question, as...

This is actually a fascinating question, as schedules of eating and the choice of foods consumed relate directly to such things as blood sugar levels, which in turn relate directly to one's attenton...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2006, 14:42
Replies: 601
Views: 346,553
Posted By AcroChik

The following should be treated as RUMOR as it...

The following should be treated as RUMOR as it appears in the media and is not the factual result of official professional investigation:

"LEXINGTON, Kentucky (AP) -- Comair was using an outdated...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Aug 2006, 18:07
Replies: 163
Views: 18,194
Posted By AcroChik

Apparently the security apparatus is functoning...

Apparently the security apparatus is functoning with the agility of an Olympic gymnast...

Boy, 12, evades security clampdown
Wednesday, August 16, 2006; Posted: 12:25 p.m. EDT (16:25 GMT)...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Aug 2006, 20:24
Replies: 163
Views: 18,194
Posted By AcroChik

And we have a winner!

You're dead on.

And for your further pre-flight entertainment... the expert deployment of sophisticated technological assets for the common good...

Report: X-ray machines don't detect...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Aug 2006, 19:55
Replies: 163
Views: 18,194
Posted By AcroChik

Posted this in JB. Someone suggested I post it here.

A few nights ago at dinner, a career military officer who's profession is "security related," said to me, "The moment we start looking for objects and not people at airport gates the system's totally...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Aug 2006, 18:11
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By AcroChik

AppleMacster... Thanks for your helpful...

AppleMacster...

Thanks for your helpful reply.

I'd called everyone I know with Apple comps and a cell, and the replies have started coming in.

Reviews are generally "good," for the MarkSpace...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Aug 2006, 20:10
Replies: 9
Views: 943
Posted By AcroChik

I've had nothing but trouble with these. ...

I've had nothing but trouble with these.

Feeling frugal and environmentally virtuous I bought a few. They were all faulty in one way or another ~ faint print, impossible to align for perfect...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Aug 2006, 20:05
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By AcroChik

Apple Blackberry or Treo Question

I need to upgrade my communications abilities and am wondering if anyone has experiences they could share regarding Blackberry or Treo use in an Apple environment.

My ISP/Cell provider, Verizon,...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Aug 2006, 19:57
Replies: 102
Views: 8,690
Posted By AcroChik

OneWorld... Welcome to MacWorld. Making...

OneWorld...

Welcome to MacWorld. Making the switch is a decision you'll never regret.

On my iMac G5 I'm running Office for Mac (heavy Excel user) and Mathematica with a couple add-ons for...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Jul 2006, 04:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By AcroChik

A bunch of operators are planning to turn the...

A bunch of operators are planning to turn the skies dark with these babies. Just imagine the pay drivers will get. In-flight catering by Dunkin Donuts. Hope the PAX tip!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Jul 2006, 04:44
Replies: 30
Views: 8,006
Posted By AcroChik

Embraer Legacy 600 ~ The WISCOD! [Whistling...

Embraer Legacy 600 ~ The WISCOD! [Whistling Sh!tcan Of Death]

Seen on a thread of nearly 1,000 posts debating its virtues or lack thereof on another well-known aviation forum.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2006, 04:55
Replies: 54
Views: 9,188
Posted By AcroChik

WANNABE! Here's a link for Young Eagles in...

WANNABE!

Here's a link for Young Eagles in New Zealand:

http://www.flyingnz.co.nz/youngeagles.html

... which should get you started in the right direction.

I'm active in the Young Eagles...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Jul 2006, 20:07
Replies: 13
Views: 2,406
Posted By AcroChik

You're kidding, right? I'd probably take the job...

You're kidding, right? I'd probably take the job if the QOL was bad enough.
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