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Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2006, 15:00
Replies: 601
Views: 346,301
Posted By Snakum

How about not. :ugh: Every single time an...

How about not. :ugh:

Every single time an accident happens there's always some 'kin idgit screaming "Leave it to the NTSB/FAA/The Beaver!" knowing full well there will be a hundred pages of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Feb 2004, 02:14
Replies: 2
Views: 686
Posted By Snakum

Legs from LAX for 744, 772, and 762?

Anyone know what the longest commercial flights are from LAX for the 744, the 772, and the 762 are? I was thinking the 747 and 777 could do SYD or HKG, and that the 762 does Narita? True?

Just...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Feb 2004, 02:07
Replies: 56
Views: 13,389
Posted By Snakum

Anyone know the current longest commercial...

Anyone know the current longest commercial flights from LAX in the 744, 772, and 763? SYD? HKG?

Just curious?

Minh
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th May 2003, 23:23
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By Snakum

I definitely flew TWA, and as an aside ... I...

I definitely flew TWA, and as an aside ... I think the last TWA livery was the most beautiful paint scheme ever.

Being a wannabe, even while serving as an Army grunt in Germany in the late...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th May 2003, 23:01
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By Snakum

Thanks for all the info ... good stuff. I have a...

Thanks for all the info ... good stuff. I have a real curiosity about EAL, PA, Braniff, etc. I've been a wannabe since I was a little kid and I remember flying Eastern on the East coast and Pan Am...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th May 2003, 02:07
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By Snakum

EAL after Lorenzo's removal ...

I read 'Grounded' this week and was just fascinated by the story of Eastern's demise. Especially, I just couldn't believe what an evil SOB Frank Lorenzo really was and how he seemed to play both...
Forum: Tech Log
8th May 2003, 00:47
Replies: 24
Views: 5,438
Posted By Snakum

A question about activating reverse thrust in...

A question about activating reverse thrust in large aircraft ...

It appears one would go to idle thrust at touchdown (mains), and following nose-wheel touchdown (I'm assuming a squat switch) the...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Jan 2003, 14:01
Replies: 11
Views: 1,289
Posted By Snakum

I know of one, flying for a rather large...

I know of one, flying for a rather large corporate operator at a small airport in the states. He flys Chieftans and King Airs (single pilot ops) and as an FO on a Citation. He is an ATP with over...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2002, 18:04
Replies: 27
Views: 4,019
Posted By Snakum

Cheong Choong Kong ... Cheong, Choong, Kong...

Cheong Choong Kong ...

Cheong, Choong, Kong ...

Cheong ... Choong ... Kong ...

I don't know anything about the man ... and I don't live in Australia ... but I sure like saying his name.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Oct 2002, 14:30
Replies: 77
Views: 21,889
Posted By Snakum

Condolences to the families of all involved. ...

Condolences to the families of all involved.

But since we're now debating turn-backs, and because I always try to use posts like this as a learning tool ...

I'd had it drilled into my head...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Sep 2002, 20:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,409
Posted By Snakum

Jesus ... I musta popped a brain cell on that...

Jesus ... I musta popped a brain cell on that one. I seem to remember that 747 classic totes about a quarter million US pounds. Maybe it was that "metric tons" part that got me? :D

Minh...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Sep 2002, 17:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,409
Posted By Snakum

Wink Emirates Sky Cargo 777 Dubai to Osaka?

Read in a monthly logistics mag that Emirates Sky Cargo would begin a non-stop cargo run from Dubai to Osaka "utilizing a Boeing 777-200 with a capacity of between 12 and 15 metric tons in each...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Aug 2002, 15:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,071
Posted By Snakum

Talking 747F questions ... where are the stairs?

Are the noses 'flippable' on all 74 freighters? If so, wouldn't the stairs to the upper deck be in the way of front-loading?

And, on classic and 400 freighters, are the stairs in the normal...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2002, 18:04
Replies: 677
Views: 206,515
Posted By Snakum

A small rant ... if I may ...

Every time there is an accident the circumstances are - logically I might add - discussed ad nauseum by pilots, engineers, ATC, cabin crew, and even spotters. This is to be expected. I too use...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Apr 2002, 15:01
Replies: 26
Views: 5,489
Posted By Snakum

Hate to spoil the fun ...

... but one of Mr. Travolta's Co-Captains weighed in on similar topics on another forum and he says there has been no 747 purchased, nor is there one in the works. Further, he also strongly refuted...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Sep 2001, 02:29
Replies: 7
Views: 15,367
Posted By Snakum

Post Yes ... the CJ1, CJ2, and Citation Bravo are all...

Yes ... the CJ1, CJ2, and Citation Bravo are all single-pilot certifiable. The Lear Jet family unfortunately is not ... and never will be according to the FAA. By all accounts they are often a...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Sep 2001, 04:21
Replies: 1
Views: 446
Posted By Snakum

Question Recommendations for single-pilots turbine ops needed ...

Can anyone tell me if any small to medium bizjets are single-pilot certified besides the Cessna 5-series?

We're looking for more speed than the old Citations but need an initial outlay close to...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Sep 2001, 04:16
Replies: 7
Views: 15,367
Posted By Snakum

Question Which light jets are single-pilot certifiable?

I know the Cessna 500, 501, 525, and 550s are SP-able but what about others?

I have heard that Diamonds/Beechjets are, or were, as well as Sabreliners (didn't hear which model). Is this or WAS...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2001, 03:14
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By Snakum

Unhappy Even worse news on the Midway front ... ...

Even worse news on the Midway front ...

Severed employees will not be paid what's due them thus far for the current pay period. Going after it in court will tie them up for months, if not years!...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Aug 2001, 21:01
Replies: 5
Views: 452
Posted By Snakum

Thumbs down This really sucks! Midway was sort of a...

This really sucks!

Midway was sort of a 'point of pride' for us here in the RDU area of the colonies and I hate to see them headed this direction. They've been hiring like mad in the last year...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Aug 2001, 19:28
Replies: 9
Views: 6,847
Posted By Snakum

Post A local flight school where I worked weekends had...

A local flight school where I worked weekends had a 152 that shimmied pretty badly after an overhaul. The strut components, oils, and tire were all gone over with a fine-tooth comb, with no luck...
Forum: Questions
24th Jul 2001, 19:16
Replies: 0
Views: 343
Posted By Snakum

Question How common is this among flight crew?

I think the title of my previous post sounded too much like a wind up so thought I'd try again with a less volitile title. I really am curious.

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I...
Forum: Questions
21st Jul 2001, 00:19
Replies: 0
Views: 449
Posted By Snakum

Question Do you smack your FO around periodically?

I read the thingee here about DL's discovery of KAL's numerous CRM/Ops shortcomings and was amazed to read that a Captain apparently stuck a First Officer while in flight. Being somewhat familiar...
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