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Forum: Other Other Topics 11-13-2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 880
Posted By PilotMatt
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.
Forum: Travel 10-24-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 81
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: Other Other Topics 10-24-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 927
Posted By PilotMatt
Re: OOT, What is your life situation?

27

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....
Forum: Other Other Topics 09-25-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 576
Posted By PilotMatt
Re: A question for those who love sitting next to fatties on planes...

Makes me remember how nice Qantas was for giving us an exit row, 15 feet of leg room on our flight back from Sydney. They actually gave it to us (i'm 6'4" 230) instead of some other people who...
Forum: Travel 09-23-2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 232
Posted By PilotMatt
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.
Forum: Other Other Topics 09-19-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 391
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: Travel 09-16-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 280
Posted By PilotMatt
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.
Forum: Travel 09-15-2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: EDF 09-09-2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 357
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: The Lounge: Discussion+Review 09-09-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 227
Posted By PilotMatt
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,...
Forum: Other Other Topics 09-09-2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 237
Posted By PilotMatt
Re: What do to about people parking illegally?

Just let the air out of a couple of tires and they will think twice about parking there.
Forum: Travel 09-07-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 290
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: Other Other Topics 09-05-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 397
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: Other Other Topics 09-05-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 397
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: Travel 08-23-2007, 12:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 362
Posted By PilotMatt
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.
Forum: Other Other Topics 08-14-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 50
Posted By PilotMatt
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).
Forum: Travel 08-14-2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 393
Posted By PilotMatt
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....
Forum: Other Other Topics 08-09-2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 285
Posted By PilotMatt
Re: Would This Work? (Traffic Stop)

until he give each of you a ticket for not having a seat belt on in the front seat.
Forum: EDF 07-31-2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 243
Posted By PilotMatt
Re: London visit advice

If you're going to be there on a sat night:

www.schooldisco.com (http://www.schooldisco.com) (maybe NSFW)
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 07-31-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 198
Posted By PilotMatt
Re: Financial Modelling with Excel

I'll second that, i'd take any of the ebooks that are offered.
Forum: Other Other Topics 07-17-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 378
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: Other Other Topics 07-17-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 378
Posted By PilotMatt
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...
Forum: Other Other Topics 07-17-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 109
Posted By PilotMatt
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
Forum: MOD DISCUSSION 07-13-2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2,512
Views: 15,475
Posted By PilotMatt
Re: Ask Degen Anything About Living In Thailand

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Why is Bangkok abbreviated BKK instead of BK? Or am I missing something?

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Its their airport code (just like lga or jfk)
Forum: Travel 07-13-2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By PilotMatt
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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