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Friday, August 4th, 2006

Border wars

Just a piece of advice from a guy who burns Jet-A.
If and when any of you decide to build an airport, please for the love of all that is holy do not build it across any kind of border.
One of the airports I used to fly into was indeed in this very position and the […]

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Friday, August 4th, 2006

Mr. DEA

The FAA isn’t to keen on drug runners.
So, I worked at a place once where our competition was literally across the street. This competition had newer airplanes than my employer and they had just taken delivery of two almost-brand new 30-seat aircraft. On top of all this they sold their tickets for much less than did my employer and had […]

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Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

Above my paygrade

One of the very first things ever imparted to me in an airline groundschool was this subtle, but very poignant, note:
“Your only job (as a pilot) is to show up, on time, and burn Jet-A.”
When it seems like retarded monkies burdened by Fetal Alchohol Syndrome would be a better alternative to the morons running the show, […]

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Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

Ladies and gentlemen …

Welcome aboard.
The aircraft on which you are flying today is a XXXXXXXX.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Passenger Safety Briefing card located in the seat pocket infront of you. It contains information which you may wish to know. 
Passengers seated in row 2 and seat 7C are occupying exit seats. Refer to the passenger safety […]

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