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Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Mar 2009, 15:59
Replies: 50
Views: 14,582
Posted By vanderaj

It might have taken my wife a good five minutes...

It might have taken my wife a good five minutes to get up those stairs, and a little more to get down them, but she would have managed it.

However, the cabin manager was adamant that disabled...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2009, 05:09
Replies: 6
Views: 6,619
Posted By vanderaj

Durable medical equipment (DME) is always allowed...

Durable medical equipment (DME) is always allowed (oxygen tanks, CPAP's, diabetic supplies, etc). Don't worry - CPAPs are well known by flight staff and security.

I have a CPAP, and for the few...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Mar 2009, 04:14
Replies: 50
Views: 14,582
Posted By vanderaj

As SLF on a recent horror flight back from the...

As SLF on a recent horror flight back from the USA, I can say that the crew on our flight, and in particular our concierge and cabin manager on the SFO to AKL leg did a fantastic job of re-seating...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Nov 2007, 03:47
Replies: 58
Views: 6,867
Posted By vanderaj

You're not getting it. Southwest don't apply this...

You're not getting it. Southwest don't apply this policy consistently. I could fly 100 times with them and only get dinged once or twice. My flab is over my belly. The problem is not encroachment,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2007, 03:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,801
Posted By vanderaj

PAX POV: I fly in this a/c type regularly...

PAX POV:

I fly in this a/c type regularly from BWI to Memphis, and I can tell you it's probably the most uncomfortable plane I've ever had the displeasure of being sardined into, and I include a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
26th Nov 2007, 03:14
Replies: 58
Views: 6,867
Posted By vanderaj

I buy premium economy (which I fit just fine in,...

I buy premium economy (which I fit just fine in, btw) or J class as often as I can. I upgrade as often as I can, which considering the carriers I choose, should be more often than I am able to at the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Nov 2007, 19:56
Replies: 58
Views: 6,867
Posted By vanderaj

When I travel with my wife, we book her into a...

When I travel with my wife, we book her into a disabled seat and make a note when we check her in that she may need assistance. At the airport, we ask for a wheelchair only if she needs it. That one...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Nov 2007, 05:04
Replies: 58
Views: 6,867
Posted By vanderaj

I am not a victim. I told you - I choose to be in...

I am not a victim. I told you - I choose to be in seats that fit when I can as it's far more comfortable for me, particularly when the rest of the air travel experience is so incredibly and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Nov 2007, 04:41
Replies: 78
Views: 7,984
Posted By vanderaj

For 64 bit machines, you cannot run DOS programs....

For 64 bit machines, you cannot run DOS programs. They removed the Win16 and DOS box completely as there's no way to make real mode programs run under x64 mode. Win64 has a residual 16 bit stub for...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Nov 2007, 01:41
Replies: 58
Views: 6,867
Posted By vanderaj

I waited 35 minutes the last time I flew with my...

I waited 35 minutes the last time I flew with my wife for the ground crew to find a wheelchair. It's really not the disabled person's fault that they can't walk, any more than it's a baby's fault for...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Nov 2007, 19:50
Replies: 58
Views: 6,867
Posted By vanderaj

Here we go again. I hope you remember...

Here we go again.



I hope you remember typing that into the keyboard when you're old and infirm and need someone's help to even walk. My wife needs a wheelchair about half the time we fly, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jun 2007, 04:36
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By vanderaj

What is the purpose of walk arounds?

Hi there,

When I started out doing a PPL back in Australia before I moved to the USA, we spent a fair amount of time going through walk arounds, checking fuel to ensure it wasn't contaminated,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Dec 2006, 00:38
Replies: 15
Views: 1,706
Posted By vanderaj

Your biggest cost will be rent or mortgage. Back...

Your biggest cost will be rent or mortgage. Back in 2001, I was paying $2200 per month for a nice 3 bedroom house in Greenwich. I can only imagine it would be more now.

In my experience of living...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Dec 2006, 13:10
Replies: 50
Views: 9,339
Posted By vanderaj

I do not contradict myself. I am flying (by my...

I do not contradict myself. I am flying (by my choice) premium economy next week from YMML to LAX. I would fly premium economy or J class on the next leg to IAD if the code share carrier had such...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2006, 12:51
Replies: 34
Views: 9,595
Posted By vanderaj

I noted this idea in Bruce Schneier's blog just...

I noted this idea in Bruce Schneier's blog just after 9/11 back in 2001. I'm surprised that Boeing were able to patent it as it's so trivial to think of the idea. I'm certain I can't be the first...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Dec 2006, 10:14
Replies: 50
Views: 9,339
Posted By vanderaj

Tightslot - thank you! I am 180 cm tall,...

Tightslot - thank you!

I am 180 cm tall, apparently the average height of an Australian male. However, the kids coming up behind me (only 10 years younger, mind) are already head and shoulders...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Nov 2006, 11:45
Replies: 2
Views: 748
Posted By vanderaj

US carry on restrictions: worse since August?

I last travelled in the USA in August. I was able to take my small laptop bag and a smallish backpack (ie two pieces) of carry on then - about ten legs in total with no issues.

I see a number of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Nov 2006, 11:25
Replies: 50
Views: 9,339
Posted By vanderaj

I will reverse it. Why do you pick on the only...

I will reverse it. Why do you pick on the only class of folk left who have no legal protection, the fat? When I eat in public, many folks give me distasteful looks, as if it's the fifth all you can...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Nov 2006, 10:34
Replies: 50
Views: 9,339
Posted By vanderaj

(on putting the armrest up) I never do it...

(on putting the armrest up)

I never do it when I am sitting next to a poor sod stuck in the middle seat. Not because I will flow into their space -- which I don't - my weight is all up front, not...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Nov 2006, 09:08
Replies: 50
Views: 9,339
Posted By vanderaj

As a person of larger size (i.e. fat), I find...

As a person of larger size (i.e. fat), I find most of this thread very offensive, particularly BOFH's post which although at first reading seems tongue in cheek, but using the "n-word" replacement...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Nov 2006, 03:20
Replies: 78
Views: 8,415
Posted By vanderaj

What is the purpose of putting something through...

What is the purpose of putting something through a machine? To detect dangerous objects which should not fly.

These rules make no sense. They are creating delays and angering the people who are...
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