All is not only about the B-747's demise but also about four engined airplanes in general. Carbon emission restrictions are now the rule of the land and such are becoming increasingly restrictive worldwide. It's proven that carbon footprints favor fewer engines for the job. Because of this, DC-8's B-747 classics, DC-10's and L-1011's are pretty much outlawed today from entering European airspace. Can the B-747-400 and A-340 be far behind? The A-380?

(Written on 2016年 07月 30日)(Permalink)

I am told that Southwest Airlines (WN) is one of the few carriers exempt from such temperature restrictions. Many years ago WN paid Boeing $$ for customized engineering performance data, so as to operate out of PHX, TUC, and others in the summer.

(Written on 2016年 06月 22日)(Permalink)

I would rather ride on a comfy first class window seat on yesteryear's DC-8 than any of the modern first class "bathtub style" accommodations of today's airliners.

(Written on 2015年 12月 21日)(Permalink)

That is if you live in LAS

(Written on 2015年 12月 07日)(Permalink)

One of the few pt 121 jobs that your home every night. . . no overnite layovers.

(Written on 2015年 12月 07日)(Permalink)

Wow, Using B-737's for transatlantic service. . .I guess it works, but at a slow Mach .79 or at best, M.80 The A-322 next?

(Written on 2015年 10月 09日)(Permalink)

As witnessed mainly during takeoff and landings, most baby's shriek a fit because their tiny sensitive ears hurt from cabin pressure changes. They will most always stop their wail when the pain abates. Use the old flight attendant trick and hold a plastic cup over their ears. . . this moderates pressure change to a slower rate that an infant can accept.

(Written on 2015年 10月 01日)(Permalink)

Wow - With a requisition number of "65" on those T-38's, they are still looking good for a 49 year old airplane.

(Written on 2014年 08月 19日)(Permalink)

Now working for an aerospace company that is penning out a concept of the next generation cockpit. About 30 or 40 years out, such design features an on board Captain, but with a ground based FO. With full authority retained by the Captain, both will be virtually paired together, with each having equal control capability of the airplane. . . . . Personally, I suspect such an aircraft would be difficult to hijack, maintain a new standard of situational awareness, and always retain a surviving witness in the case of an accident.

(Written on 2014年 07月 26日)(Permalink)

If your going to stowaway on a Boeing, then choose the left wheel well as that is where you will find an 11" diameter hot stainless steel bleed duct running through to the cabin. Won't help with oxygen requirements though - young and athletic stamina is required for that - and with lots of luck. . .

(Written on 2014年 04月 26日)(Permalink)