Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 06:34:50 -0500, "RCE" wrote:


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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 05:33:25 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

32 Hurt in Airbus Test Evacuation
From Reuters
March, 27 2006

PARIS - European aircraft maker Airbus said Sunday that 32 people
were
injured, including one whose leg was broken, in a test evacuation
of
its
new A380 double-decker airliner, but it called the test a success.

And they cheated and BARELY made it. They used a normal load,
which
is something like 650 people, but the damn thing can carry 850
people
in it's max load configuration.

It's a disaster waiting to happen.

That thing is just too big. It'll never fly.

The sad part is it passed it's initial qualifications and actually
flew.

Off the ground.

I hate to fly unless I'm the pilot and I'm not qualified to fly one
of
these things. :)

On my last flight, USAir from Philadelphia to Long Island-McArthur,
the
plane had bald tires. It was a small plane, no boarding tunnel, and
the
pilot was waiting at the bottom of the stairs when we departed. I
asked
him about the bald tires. He said it only mattered during landing, if
the
runway was slippery. Nice answer. I like all these bankrupt airlines.
I
really do.

Heh,

It's unlikely that they were "bald", unless you could see thread coming
through the rubber.
And if you could, you were crazy to get on the plane.

That's what aircraft tires look like.

No tread at all? That's what they look like when they're new? I wonder
why
the pilot didn't point that out.

Of course not - just another looney passenger. :)

They look bald - they aren't. The compounds are sticky and weight
takes care of the rest of the traction issue.

Hmmm. I don't like it. I don't care what anyone says. And then, there are
the pilots who think it's cute to be in the hotel bar until 2:00 AM, and
then on duty at 6:30 AM.

I'll drive.


Now you are thinking like me.

RCE

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 13:15:55 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 06:34:50 -0500, "RCE" wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 05:33:25 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

32 Hurt in Airbus Test Evacuation
From Reuters
March, 27 2006

PARIS - European aircraft maker Airbus said Sunday that 32 people
were
injured, including one whose leg was broken, in a test evacuation
of
its
new A380 double-decker airliner, but it called the test a success.

And they cheated and BARELY made it. They used a normal load,
which
is something like 650 people, but the damn thing can carry 850
people
in it's max load configuration.

It's a disaster waiting to happen.

That thing is just too big. It'll never fly.

The sad part is it passed it's initial qualifications and actually
flew.

Off the ground.

I hate to fly unless I'm the pilot and I'm not qualified to fly one
of
these things. :)

On my last flight, USAir from Philadelphia to Long Island-McArthur,
the
plane had bald tires. It was a small plane, no boarding tunnel, and
the
pilot was waiting at the bottom of the stairs when we departed. I
asked
him about the bald tires. He said it only mattered during landing, if
the
runway was slippery. Nice answer. I like all these bankrupt airlines.
I
really do.

Heh,

It's unlikely that they were "bald", unless you could see thread
coming
through the rubber.
And if you could, you were crazy to get on the plane.

That's what aircraft tires look like.

No tread at all? That's what they look like when they're new? I wonder
why
the pilot didn't point that out.

Of course not - just another looney passenger. :)

They look bald - they aren't. The compounds are sticky and weight
takes care of the rest of the traction issue.

Hmmm. I don't like it. I don't care what anyone says. And then, there are
the pilots who think it's cute to be in the hotel bar until 2:00 AM, and
then on duty at 6:30 AM.

I'll drive.


Now you are thinking like me.

RCE


I hate to fly also, due mainly to the fact that I spent over 25 years
covering the United States and being out of town some 20~24 weeks/year. I
still drive to Chicago vs. flying whenever I go there.

When driving you can get on the road when you are ready to do so and travel
at your own pace.....no waiting at crowded airports.....no need to "check
in" 1 1/2 hours before departure............no "flight" delays.

It may take a bit longer but sometimes (as in the case of Cleveland to
Chicago) you can do better driving.

My air travel days are pretty much over....................thank goodness
for that.

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 07:55:49 -0500, "RCE" wrote:


"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 06:34:50 -0500, "RCE" wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 05:33:25 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

32 Hurt in Airbus Test Evacuation
From Reuters
March, 27 2006

PARIS - European aircraft maker Airbus said Sunday that 32 people
were
injured, including one whose leg was broken, in a test evacuation
of
its
new A380 double-decker airliner, but it called the test a success.

And they cheated and BARELY made it. They used a normal load,
which
is something like 650 people, but the damn thing can carry 850
people
in it's max load configuration.

It's a disaster waiting to happen.

That thing is just too big. It'll never fly.

The sad part is it passed it's initial qualifications and actually
flew.

Off the ground.

I hate to fly unless I'm the pilot and I'm not qualified to fly one
of
these things. :)

On my last flight, USAir from Philadelphia to Long Island-McArthur,
the
plane had bald tires. It was a small plane, no boarding tunnel, and
the
pilot was waiting at the bottom of the stairs when we departed. I
asked
him about the bald tires. He said it only mattered during landing, if
the
runway was slippery. Nice answer. I like all these bankrupt airlines.
I
really do.

Heh,

It's unlikely that they were "bald", unless you could see thread coming
through the rubber.
And if you could, you were crazy to get on the plane.

That's what aircraft tires look like.

I'll never forget my first helicopter assault training ride. I looked
at the door gunner and said "There's something just not safe about a
helicopter". He grins and says "Yep"...

I never quite knew what he meant. :)

It really is a wacky invention.


For giggles go down to a local, small airport where they have a flight
school for helicopters and try flying one.

RCE




Heck, try flying a remote control helicopter. ;-)

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

"Bill Kearney" wrote in message
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On my last flight, USAir from Philadelphia to Long Island-McArthur, the
plane had bald tires. It was a small plane, no boarding tunnel, and the
pilot was waiting at the bottom of the stairs when we departed. I asked
him
about the bald tires. He said it only mattered during landing, if the
runway
was slippery. Nice answer. I like all these bankrupt airlines. I really
do.

Reminds me of a jumper flight from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel. Bald
tires
on the 5 passenger Cessna. Apparently 'aircraft maintenance' doesn't
translate into Spanish. What was funnier was the plastic Jesus on the
dash;
I'm NOT kidding. That and the pilot and copilot turning to each other,
just
before throttling up, and making the sign of the cross to each other.
Wheeeee!


I thought I was the only one that ever saw that. The puddle-jumper shuttle
flights from San Juan to Ponce, Puerto Rico had the same deal. I watched
with eyes wide as the pilot started the engines, made the sign of the cross
while the co-pilot did the same plus kissed the statue hanging from a knob
on the cockpit panel. At least they could have pulled the curtain.

RCE

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"RCE" wrote in message
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I'll never forget my first helicopter assault training ride. I looked
at the door gunner and said "There's something just not safe about a
helicopter". He grins and says "Yep"...

I never quite knew what he meant. :)

It really is a wacky invention.


For giggles go down to a local, small airport where they have a flight
school for helicopters and try flying one.

I will never fly in anything that has just one engine. That's just plain
stupid.


What's your boat got?

RCE

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 06:34:50 -0500, RCE penned the following well
considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Mar 2006 05:33:25 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

32 Hurt in Airbus Test Evacuation
From Reuters
March, 27 2006

PARIS - European aircraft maker Airbus said Sunday that 32 people were
injured, including one whose leg was broken, in a test evacuation of its
new A380 double-decker airliner, but it called the test a success.

And they cheated and BARELY made it. They used a normal load, which
is something like 650 people, but the damn thing can carry 850 people
in it's max load configuration.

It's a disaster waiting to happen.


That thing is just too big. It'll never fly.

RCE


Actually, economically, I think you are right!


That's what I meant, but I guess it was too punny.

RCE

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

I thought I was the only one that ever saw that. The puddle-jumper
shuttle flights from San Juan to Ponce, Puerto Rico had the same deal. I
watched with eyes wide as the pilot started the engines, made the sign of
the cross while the co-pilot did the same plus kissed the statue hanging
from a knob on the cockpit panel. At least they could have pulled the
curtain.


Here's a puddle jumper story. On a flight from Miami to Marsh Harbour, I'm
sitting right behind the pilot (some damn 12 year old beat me to the right
seat). As we're approaching the airstrip in Marsh Harbour, the pilot drops
the landing gear. I just happen to notice that he's only got two of the
three lock lights lit. I says to myself, "well, this is an interesting
development". I'm thinking this pilot, who looks to be about 21 years old,
will be doing an instrument scan any moment and will notice the missing lit
bulb. Finally, we're on final approach less than a minute to touchdown, and
the pilot is clueless. I'm thinking, do I deliver him a clue, or just let
it go? Being the gutless wonder that I am, I choose to bring awareness to
the pilot. He's wearing headphones, so I can't just say "excuse me, but
we're all about to die", so I tap him on the right shoulder and point might
finger to the less than complete triad of lights. He utters an "Oh ****",
shoves the throttles to the firewall, and we get about as close to a touch
and go as you get without the touching part. After gaining altitude, he
pushes the test button and all three lights glow, eliminating the
possibility of a burnt out bulb. The next 15 minutes are spent circling the
airport while he studies the procedure manual. His corporate bosses back in
Miami instruct him to do a flyby of the Marsh Harbour tower (well it's sort
of a tower) to see if they can tell if all three gear are down. The tower
says they look down to them, but who knows. His only alternative at that
point is to make as gentle a landing as possible, and hope for the best. As
I recall, the gear in question was under the right wing. This kid make a
beautiful soft landing, first touching down the left gear, then the nose
gear, and finally, like his grandmother was on board, the softest touch
imaginable on the right gear. Turns out the gear was in fact down and
locked, so no big deal. After he parks and cuts the engines, I ask him what
happens next to him and the plane. He says he'll be spending the night on
the island, and a mechanic will be flown in tomorrow, probably to replace a
sensor. A great way to start a vacation in the Bahamas. Rum for everybody!

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

"RCE" wrote in message
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"Bill Kearney" wrote in message
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On my last flight, USAir from Philadelphia to Long Island-McArthur, the
plane had bald tires. It was a small plane, no boarding tunnel, and the
pilot was waiting at the bottom of the stairs when we departed. I asked
him
about the bald tires. He said it only mattered during landing, if the
runway
was slippery. Nice answer. I like all these bankrupt airlines. I really
do.

Reminds me of a jumper flight from Playa Del Carmen to Cozumel. Bald
tires
on the 5 passenger Cessna. Apparently 'aircraft maintenance' doesn't
translate into Spanish. What was funnier was the plastic Jesus on the
dash;
I'm NOT kidding. That and the pilot and copilot turning to each other,
just
before throttling up, and making the sign of the cross to each other.
Wheeeee!


I thought I was the only one that ever saw that. The puddle-jumper
shuttle flights from San Juan to Ponce, Puerto Rico had the same deal. I
watched with eyes wide as the pilot started the engines, made the sign of
the cross while the co-pilot did the same plus kissed the statue hanging
from a knob on the cockpit panel. At least they could have pulled the
curtain.

RCE


I flew to Puerto Rico a couple of years back. Most of the passengers were
Puerto Rican. When the plane landed, everyone applauded.

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

"RCE" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"RCE" wrote in message
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I'll never forget my first helicopter assault training ride. I looked
at the door gunner and said "There's something just not safe about a
helicopter". He grins and says "Yep"...

I never quite knew what he meant. :)

It really is a wacky invention.


For giggles go down to a local, small airport where they have a flight
school for helicopters and try flying one.

I will never fly in anything that has just one engine. That's just plain
stupid.


What's your boat got?

RCE


Did you miss the word "fly"?

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...
 

"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"RCE" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"RCE" wrote in message
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I'll never forget my first helicopter assault training ride. I
looked
at the door gunner and said "There's something just not safe about a
helicopter". He grins and says "Yep"...

I never quite knew what he meant. :)

It really is a wacky invention.


For giggles go down to a local, small airport where they have a flight
school for helicopters and try flying one.

I will never fly in anything that has just one engine. That's just plain
stupid.


What's your boat got?

RCE


Did you miss the word "fly"?


Nope.

RCE