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In reply to the discussion: About time I weighed in... [View all]JohnnyRingo
(18,628 posts)55. Rec'd by the time I got to "moron".
I too am a lifetime av buff, but I don't think anyone should have to be explained to why business jets have sealed windows.
Why does he always refer to all airplanes as "aircraft"? It sounds rather formal and awkward when he says "I flew there by aircraft". He reminds me of the"Starman" movie with Jeff Bridges, where he learned the language on the fly.
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I'd love to hear your cockpit announcements. LOL
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They know that won't happen. The airlines need them and can't replace them.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2012
#54
I generally keep politics out of the cockpit because of the attitudes of the vast majority
av8rdave
Sep 2012
#107
I doubt there is a third grader who doesn't know the reason plane windows don't open...
hlthe2b
Sep 2012
#30
Heavens! GREAT rant! My husband is a pilot and when I read him this stuff, he just shook his head.
calimary
Sep 2012
#47
Hey, Mr. Big Shot Pilot, we could pay a Chinese girl a dollar an hour to do your job...
hunter
Sep 2012
#109
Not sure what a "pilot tube" is, but would love top watch you shove it up Shitts assshole! n/t
AAO
Sep 2012
#120