Forum: Other Other Topics
11-13-2007, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,118
Re: Airplane crashes
I was suppose to fly the plane that crashed in Lexington last year if it made it to Atlanta.
Also, any jet airplane can lose an engine on the runway, continue to takeoff and fly normally.
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Forum: Travel
10-24-2007, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 89
Re: vegas on a college kid budget
I would think that you are going to spend more on cabs back and forth to somewhere off the strip rather than just staying a cheaper place on the strip.
Sun to thurs should be relatively cheap...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
10-24-2007, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 169
Views: 1,334
Re: OOT, What is your life situation?
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Pilot for a large U.S. "regional" airline
Wife
Happy? Not really. Never though i would be out of college and working at the same company for 5+ years still making less than 50k a year....
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Forum: Other Other Topics
09-25-2007, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 687
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Forum: Travel
09-23-2007, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 242
Re: Flight connects in Qatar...
when we went from Atlanta-toyko-australia, we were screened and had our passports stamped. We were only in Toyoko for about 5 hours.
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Forum: Other Other Topics
09-19-2007, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 420
Re: $300 to sit thru a time-share sales pitch
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Look into the rules in the state, I know my parents did this about a year ago and they found out that you can back out of it within a week or something like that. They went to one of...
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Forum: Travel
09-16-2007, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 297
Re: Engagement trip
My wife and i went to Zurich on one our first trips together. It was a beautiful city with quite a bit to do but i don't know if you will be able to do it on that budget.
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Forum: Travel
09-15-2007, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 575
Re: Best place to buy in florida?
Near the beach insurance has become almost impossible to get. I would definately research this before you buy something. There is a state fund for those who can't get insurance, but it pretty...
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Forum: EDF
09-09-2007, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 568
Re: What do you want to do when you grow up?
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5) I know airline pilots who didnt start flying until well into their 40's so based on that I would say 40's+ for pretty much anything apart from perhaps the afromentioned atheltic...
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Forum: The Lounge: Discussion+Review
09-09-2007, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 291
Re: Men and Women in the Workplace
I don't work in an office per se, but i have noticed that people who aren't married/have sig others seem to talk much more that those who do. Personally, I don't give damn about your personal life,...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
09-09-2007, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 351
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Forum: Travel
09-07-2007, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 310
Re: Itinerary advice for long trip
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wow that is a lot of time to dedicate to Mexico. any reason Mexico instead of a mix of SA/CA countries?
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I'd second this, spend some more time in asia or maybe even...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
09-05-2007, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 450
Re: Scary Air Travel Experiences
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Hi PilotMatt,
Great that we have a real pilot here! What did you think of what I wrote in the OP: Is that fairly standard? Do you think there is any real danger of dying/crashing when...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
09-05-2007, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 450
Re: Scary Air Travel Experiences
During a large storm, microburst and windshear (a large shift in direction and speed) are the major factors. If you go from a 25knot headwind to 25knot tailwind in a few hundred feet, resulting in...
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Forum: Travel
08-23-2007, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 617
Re: Best website to get a U.S. passport?
Pay the rush fee, Then if you really need it, call your state representative and they will be able to get it for you in less than a week if you have a reservation overseas.
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Forum: Other Other Topics
08-14-2007, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 57
Re: cheap flights abroad
Just a hint, March isn't going to be your best bet for a cheap flight due to spring break. Consider pushing it back to April for a much better deal (not to mention the weather).
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Forum: Travel
08-14-2007, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 437
Re: I want to see the world, help?
If you do buy a non-refundable ticket and need to get a passport quick, just call your state representative.
I called and was able to get one in 3 days since we decided to make a last minute trip....
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Forum: Other Other Topics
08-09-2007, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 288
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Forum: EDF
07-31-2007, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 283
Re: London visit advice
If you're going to be there on a sat night:
www.schooldisco.com (http://www.schooldisco.com) (maybe NSFW)
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
07-31-2007, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 367
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Forum: Other Other Topics
07-17-2007, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 507
Re: United Airlines FTL
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And you know, paying somebody to sit on their ass in case of a delay, while not great for customer service, is probably a positive for airlines since the majority of them are operating...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
07-17-2007, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 507
Re: United Airlines FTL
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I also never suggested that the airlines should have spare crews waiting around at the airport.
On my last trip I overheard a conversation between two flight attendants. To summarize...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
07-17-2007, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 116
Re: Standby and Airlines
Just make sure you don't check any baggage before you list on the standby list, otherwise they won't let you change.
btw, i belive it's $50 at Delta for a change
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Forum: MOD DISCUSSION
07-13-2007, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 2,512
Views: 22,339
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Forum: Travel
07-13-2007, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 181
Re: Czech Airlines Questions
1. not in coach (this was about ~2 years ago)
2. Nope
3. You're old enough. (18+, but as far as i know that doesn't really matter)
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