Jeff, when I received my first set of "pilot" wings from TWA back in the '60s - and a visitor to the flight deck, seated in the FE's chair for about 15 minuted, I was just a fully ticketed and paid up PASSENGER. Welcome to the club!

(Written on 2021年 07月 30日)(Permalink)

For $69, Freddy Laker flew me from HNL to SFO. 'Nuff said.

(Written on 2021年 07月 23日)(Permalink)

Another 'gotta get there-itis' accident avoided. Factor #1, fatigue; factors #2 & #3... fill in the blanks.

(Written on 2021年 07月 16日)(Permalink)

Furloughs...

(Written on 2021年 07月 09日)(Permalink)

Along with the other factors - dont forget furloughs - the lack of 'available' pilots.

(Written on 2021年 07月 09日)(Permalink)

Terminal grade - assured.

(Written on 2021年 05月 07日)(Permalink)

Still have my (ancient) metal Playboy Club card. Participated in a tour on board N950PB in late 1970 at LAX. Major stipulation, NO photos permitted of the interior.

(Written on 2021年 04月 23日)(Permalink)

"Ship", or "airship", usta be the common vernacular thru WWII. "KIAS" vs "MPH", that's another story.

(Written on 2021年 03月 27日)(Permalink)

Never mind. The general made about 40 grand on the metal.

(Written on 2021年 03月 05日)(Permalink)

"Scrapped". Chopped up, demo'd, parted out, recycled for metals?

(Written on 2021年 03月 05日)(Permalink)