http://hitchhiker.flyblog.com ~ and other wierd perspectives ~ Fri, 01 Sep 2006 18:14:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Manatees (family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large aquatic mammals sometimes known as sea cows. Manatee is the English respelling of the Spanish manatí; the word itself is of Carib Indian origin meaning 'breast.' The Trichechidae differ from the Dugongidae in the shape of the skull and the shape of the tail. ... http://hitchhiker.flyblog.com/2006/09/01/manatees/ There is no easy button for flying an airplane. People assume that with technology comes safety. To a point this is true. What people don't think about is that with technology comes more workload - albeit a different kind of workload. When airliners had a side saddle you had three trained professionals ... http://hitchhiker.flyblog.com/2006/09/01/technology/ 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 ... http://hitchhiker.flyblog.com/2006/08/04/border-wars/ 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 ... http://hitchhiker.flyblog.com/2006/08/04/mr-dea/ 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 ... http://hitchhiker.flyblog.com/2006/08/03/above-my-paygrade/ 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. ... http://hitchhiker.flyblog.com/2006/08/03/ladies-and-gentlemen/