7yo Jack Hoffman scores TD in NE spring game
Jack Hoffman with a 69 yard touchdown in the 2013 Nebraska Spring Game - YouTube
View ArticleBird Flu
Greetings Purple Flyers: Since I recently retired from the Plantation (at age 60+4 months for all you junior folks), I am not in the "loop" anymore. What's the Co. doing about the latest Avian Flu from...
View ArticleBrightLine flight bag
Im looking for a new flight bag to replace the duffel bag I currently use. The BrightLine bags look pretty good but reviews seem to be somewhat negative on the zipper construction. Does anyone have...
View ArticleFedEx: Tour of the AOC
Fresh from a great trip to Hong Kong and San Diego, Mr. vagabond and I are planning our Great Road Trip of 2013 to visit family and friends and assorted people we've met on the Internet. So far, the...
View ArticleDear United Mainline,
On behalf of all United Express crewmembers, some of which make only about $20k a year or less, please don't make us pay $40 for a round trip to commute to work. At the very least please allow us to...
View ArticleKorean Airspace
In light of recent developments, do you guys experience any route changes and/or airspace closures? Did FAA come up with anything for the US operators?
View ArticlePortland/Vancouver AME
Just moved from Denver to Vancouver, WA and would like some input on a good AME in the area north or south of the river. Thanks!
View ArticleDelta International Jumpseating
I just returned from a trip abroad on Delta, and I noticed an interesting trend. Every time I depart the U.S for Europe regardless of seats available in Biz Elite, I am placed in coach. However, once...
View ArticleUSAF-Reserve pilot vision standards
Hey guys - I have never pursued USAF flying before because I always thought there was an uncorrected minimum for vision. I am 20/15 or 20/20 with contacts but like 20/200 with no glasses/contacts. I...
View ArticleSeeking pilot for school interview
I am a seventh grade student in Rhode Island doing a research report on careers. The career that I have chosen is airplane pilot. As part of my project, I need to interview a airplane pilot, either...
View ArticleRear ramp single pilot twins?
So are there any rear ramp single pilot twins out there other than the Skyvan? This would be for a skydiving operation. Any other ideas? MUST have a rear ramp
View ArticleJeppesen taxiway departure distances
On jepp charts is there a way to tell takeoff distance available from taxiway departures? I haven't seen any with them listed, do you use the Scale at the bottom of the diagram?
View ArticleExcess Bid?
Well, it seems as though the 767 LOA and the HKG firings have been examined inside and out, so it's time for something new. Anybody else hear about an excess bid in the next week or two? The rumor I...
View ArticleTexting pilot crashes air ambulance.
How many times have you seen your coworker texting during pushback, taxi, or flight? It's not worth it guys. Keep your head in the game. Texting While Flying Linked to Commercial Crash in First -...
View ArticleBlue Angels cancel 2013 performances
The Navy's famed Blue Angels aerial demonstration squad has canceled the rest of its 2013 performances, including dates this fall in San Diego, Ventura and San Francisco, Navy officials announced...
View ArticleUFO Memphis Center 9Apr2013?
Just heard from a friend that a lot of aircraft were calling in to MEM center with visual and TCAS sightings of a UFO. Center called my friend to ask them what they saw....center said the UFO was...
View ArticleUS Airways Scope
What does US Airways scope allow? I always knew it wasn't good but I thought 86 seats was the limit. According to the below "Express" fact sheet, Mesa has gotten some more CRJ-900s and they're...
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