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6th Sep 2016, 20:49
Replies: 7
Views: 10,152
Posted By TrakBall

I think it's safe to say the BA is NOT the...

I think it's safe to say the BA is NOT the World's Favorite IT Airline!
18th Jul 2016, 14:54
Replies: 38
Views: 10,012
Posted By TrakBall

Since you're getting P8s, may I suggest a few...

Since you're getting P8s, may I suggest a few Boeing BBJs as well?

TB
10th May 2016, 21:20
Replies: 13
Views: 4,102
Posted By TrakBall

KenV, You really want to admit you owned a...

KenV,

You really want to admit you owned a 1981 Ford Granada?

TB
14th Mar 2016, 17:40
Replies: 4
Views: 4,244
Posted By TrakBall

Ewan, You forgot the bus load of nuns,...

Ewan,

You forgot the bus load of nuns, platoon of Blue Badge holders and that's not a Hercules, it's a Chinook. ;-)

TB
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jun 2015, 00:40
Replies: 32
Views: 12,598
Posted By TrakBall

Sikorsky Future

News today that Sikorsky will be sold or spun off from United Technologies in the near future.

United Technologies to separate Sikorsky via sale or spinoff - MarketWatch...
24th May 2015, 22:18
Replies: 74
Views: 15,660
Posted By TrakBall

Today, making that nappy request might be...

Today, making that nappy request might be considered extortion or a terroristic threat. After all, if the parents don't get them, then the passengers end up with hours and hours of baby poo smell. ...
23rd May 2015, 14:40
Replies: 0
Views: 2,203
Posted By TrakBall

Private Harrier Squadron

Nice story about a Yank who loves Harriers and has the money to indulge his passion. You might want to check to see if he'll rent them back to you for your carrier - at least until those F35s...
10th May 2015, 21:15
Replies: 18
Views: 3,816
Posted By TrakBall

There are so many variables in this scenario that...

There are so many variables in this scenario that it's hard to know what went into the decision making process. However, I think the bigger question is would you trust an airline that did not divert...
Forum: North America
4th May 2015, 22:26
Replies: 21
Views: 8,602
Posted By TrakBall

Some perspective. It was a glitch with a map...

Some perspective.

It was a glitch with a map not being replaced properly during an upgrade of the software. Total disruptions (no cancellations) were 54 over two days. During same that two day...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2015, 22:50
Replies: 59
Views: 10,811
Posted By TrakBall

ThreeThreeMike - "I wake up, think about the...

ThreeThreeMike -

"I wake up, think about the dedication of the crew, and pray the person they are transporting is not seriously injured or ill."

Exactly right!

TB
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Mar 2015, 04:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,808
Posted By TrakBall

Police Helicopter Bird Strike

The Dallas Police helicopter had a severe bird strike but other then minor injuries, except for the bird, all safe.

Dallas police chopper lands safely after bird strike (http://goo.gl/ynvJyL)
...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2015, 02:20
Replies: 5,684
Views: 3,655,556
Posted By TrakBall

Love how they appear to be trying to paint out...

Love how they appear to be trying to paint out the name...as if we don't already know.

TB
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2015, 20:43
Replies: 62
Views: 28,685
Posted By TrakBall

There really is no substitute for experience on...

There really is no substitute for experience on the part of the pilot. I'm a videographer and enthusiastic amateur but I'm not crazy and always defer to the pilot.

I got to shoot aerials of New...
21st Feb 2015, 19:05
Replies: 170
Views: 52,460
Posted By TrakBall

OK, it's a slow Saturday and this is a little off...

OK, it's a slow Saturday and this is a little off topic but here goes.

The next time the Bears come calling, why not do the intercept with a B2 and a specialized camera aircraft to get good photos...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2015, 17:04
Replies: 5,684
Views: 3,655,556
Posted By TrakBall

I think the answer to that is Vertical Freedom!

I think the answer to that is Vertical Freedom!
7th Feb 2015, 15:27
Replies: 38
Views: 11,413
Posted By TrakBall

HH - do you really want us back? TB

HH - do you really want us back?

TB
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Dec 2014, 19:19
Replies: 3
Views: 3,080
Posted By TrakBall

Cabinsafe, This seems to be an exercise of...

Cabinsafe,

This seems to be an exercise of an app for app's sake. I seriously doubt this can ever be implemented since by regulation, all passengers must be able to view an emergency safety...
15th Oct 2014, 17:23
Replies: 0
Views: 1,739
Posted By TrakBall

Flexjet Announces Gulfstream Buy

From the Dallas Morning News.

"Dallas-based Flexjet announced Tuesday it signed a deal with Gulfstream Aerospace to buy up to 50 Gulfstream jets for Flexjet’s fractional jet program.

The deal...
1st Oct 2014, 02:05
Replies: 66
Views: 27,666
Posted By TrakBall

Darn that makes me feel old. Still one of my all...

Darn that makes me feel old. Still one of my all time favorite planes. I have a lovely model of XR-222.

TB
26th Sep 2014, 21:03
Replies: 40
Views: 11,953
Posted By TrakBall

Interesting that one of the reporters on Shepard...

Interesting that one of the reporters on Shepard Smith's Fox Report is a retired Navy FJ pilot...oh and a female too. I would guess that a few words might have been exchanged in the background.

TB
11th Sep 2014, 16:21
Replies: 42
Views: 7,539
Posted By TrakBall

My Longest Day

Thirteen years ago today was my longest day since I had to set up and manage the American Airlines emergency media facility. My good friends in AA Corporate Communications were in shock and mourning...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Aug 2014, 19:53
Replies: 39
Views: 24,932
Posted By TrakBall

I still would not want to be the cameraman in the...

I still would not want to be the cameraman in the foreground with a tail rotor swinging by at about head height.

TB
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Jul 2014, 22:35
Replies: 169
Views: 56,610
Posted By TrakBall

From someone that has been in the business let me...

From someone that has been in the business let me reassure you…there is nothing more unreal than "Reality TV".

TB
11th Jul 2014, 21:10
Replies: 7,437
Views: 2,385,403
Posted By TrakBall

Smaller Might Be Better?

An interesting story talking about why the US Navy should adopt a Royal Navy sized aircraft carrier.

Why The US Navy Should Build Smaller Aircraft Carriers...
2nd Apr 2014, 16:25
Replies: 109
Views: 35,580
Posted By TrakBall

No, they are not completely pointless. If I...

No, they are not completely pointless. If I remember correctly I believe the test for the DC-10/MD-11 (can''t remember which) found that the angle of the slide versus the jump the passengers took...
13th Feb 2014, 19:03
Replies: 26
Views: 3,346
Posted By TrakBall

Inflight Movies and More

American Airlines had black and white televisions onboard their 707s in the early 60s that could not only show over the air broadcasts but were hooked up to the live cameras on the nose gear and in...
22nd Mar 2013, 00:25
Replies: 42
Views: 4,893
Posted By TrakBall

You may find this article informative. Can I...

You may find this article informative.

Can I Take Pictures on a Commercial Airplane (http://photography.lovetoknow.com/Can_I_Take_Pictures_on_a_Commercial_Airplane)
6th Nov 2012, 17:19
Replies: 71
Views: 14,870
Posted By TrakBall

The runway had a displaced threshold because of a...

The runway had a displaced threshold because of a solid fence just on the other side of the road. The fence was replaced with a plastic breakaway fence and the threshold was returned to the end of...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2012, 21:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,711
Posted By TrakBall

News report including type of helecopter...

News report including type of helecopter invovled.



A low-flying police helicopter scanning a bustling neighborhood not far from downtown Atlanta for a runaway 9-year-old boy suddenly...
9th Jun 2012, 19:57
Replies: 378
Views: 128,347
Posted By TrakBall

nomorecatering said... "I think the...

nomorecatering said...

"I think the industry as a whole can take some of the blame, a machoistic drive to shoehorn the biggiest equipment into the smallest bit of realestate possible.....for what...
18th Apr 2012, 00:25
Replies: 75
Views: 24,077
Posted By TrakBall

Any Update?

It has been quiet now for almost two+ weeks. Any updates from the UK courts?
22nd Sep 2011, 20:30
Replies: 79
Views: 26,970
Posted By TrakBall

JAL Osaka Flight

I've been on that flight and I believe the capacity of the 747SR was 523. And every seat was occupied on the flight I took. VERY high density and small seat pitch.
19th Sep 2011, 02:42
Replies: 10
Views: 3,884
Posted By TrakBall

Why don't you call the AAdvantage Gold Service...

Why don't you call the AAdvantage Gold Service Desk number for the UK on the back of your card and ask them to confirm the policy. If necessary, they can send you an email with the policy and put a...
8th Sep 2011, 16:01
Replies: 16
Views: 3,195
Posted By TrakBall

In the U.S., the "airside" part of the terminal...

In the U.S., the "airside" part of the terminal with arriving and departing domestic passengers freely intermingle under the therory that everyone has gone through security and have been 'sterile"...
18th Apr 2011, 03:40
Replies: 993
Views: 167,655
Posted By TrakBall

AV Flyer - That was an excellent summation of...

AV Flyer -
That was an excellent summation of the current situation.

Litebulbs -
We should not forget that Unite and BA have demonstrated the ability to work together for the benefit of the...
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