Towers have been understaffed since Regan fired all the controllers.

(Written on 10/02/2023)(Permalink)

AA back in the 80s or 90's had a channel on some of it's DC-10s where you could listen in during landings. I remember listening during a landing at DFW when the controller issued a tornado warning just as we touched down. Looked out the window & saw it parallel to the runway a couple of miles away.

(Written on 04/05/2023)(Permalink)

When the DC9 was first introduced (back in the dark ages) Good ole TTA or TIA (AKA- Treetop Airways) was notorious for tail strikes; you could see the skid marks on the paint.

(Written on 03/03/2023)(Permalink)

Or Las Vegas when it's 118 in the shade!

(Written on 03/03/2023)(Permalink)

Thought they had closed the roof to parking. Never really liked the approach in San Diego. Still miss PSA!

(Written on 12/01/2022)(Permalink)

Didn't KAL have a "parked" 747F roll of the apron in Alaska last month?

(Written on 11/02/2022)(Permalink)

It's sitting in Russa, Needs parts. Shipment of parts to Russia are not allowed. Simple!

(Written on 07/03/2022)(Permalink)

Pilots have to be trained for different aircraft, being trained in a B737 doesn't mean you can fly an A380. Also maintenance, & crew considerations.

(Written on 07/03/2022)(Permalink)

Don't think smaller engines would get you anywhere or even off the ground.

(Written on 07/03/2022)(Permalink)

Only see 1 engine mounted above the V of the tail. Where's the second one?

(Written on 06/02/2021)(Permalink)