I'll never fly Delta again! I didn't use Delta unless it was the ONLY to get to a destination...

(Written on 2019年 07月 12日)(Permalink)

The "most-fun airplane" I ever flew.

(Written on 2018年 05月 18日)(Permalink)

I doubt FedEx will ever own 727s again... Don Elliott, Emp. # 206

(Written on 2011年 12月 16日)(Permalink)

Are you sure ETOPS does not apply to freighter flights, only passenger carrying revenue flights? If there were no passengers or revenue freight on board, I agree that FAR Part 91 would apply on this delivery flight.

(Written on 2011年 09月 30日)(Permalink)

Any aircraft over ocean with less than 3 engines is required to always be with a FAA set distance from a place to land after the loss of one engine. It detailed in each airline's FAA approved OPS SPECS. You can find more in the FARs...

(Written on 2011年 09月 30日)(Permalink)

And it's due to the number of engines...

(Written on 2011年 09月 30日)(Permalink)

The last time I flew between SAC and North Island, Lake Tahoe was not along the "direct route". But BZ for the guy who salvaged the water landing. WTF were they thinking? Naval Aviator long ago A4, A3

(Written on 2010年 10月 04日)(Permalink)