Regional Jets being Abused

There is a trend in the airline business that needs to be corrected. It's the abuse of Regional Jets (RJ)by their larger co-workers the Jumbo-Jets (JJ). Lately this "accidental" abuse has been blamed on controllers, congested ramp space, or even the pilots. I say it's the Jumbo-Jets fault, they are jealous of the newer, smaller, more agile RJs. Just watch the videos and judge for your self, both time the RJs are minding their own business when they are brutally attacked by the JJ. Lets stop this unnecessary abuse by speaking out against RJ abuse. I think we need a ribbon, any ideas? 

JFK April 12, 2011

BOS July 14, 2011














Lets stop the madness if you see RJ abuse report it.

Thank you!

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Blue Angles and Ford Mustang together at last!

Ford Motor Co. teamed with U.S. Naval Aviation to produce a single-edition "Blue Angels" 2012 Ford Mustang GT, to be auctioned in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Navy's air presence.
The design of the centennial-edition GT was inspired by the F-18 Hornet aircraft used in the Blue Angels aviation team's performance demonstrations. It will cross the auction block at the Gathering of Eagles charity event, held the week of the Experimental Aircraft Association's 2011 AirVenture on July 28 in Oshkosh, Wis.
Auction proceeds will go to the EAA Young Eagles organization to finance education for young pilots. The organization has offered free introductory flights to more than 1.6 million pilots-in-training since 1992.
The Blue Angels Mustang features a Ford Racing supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine, rated at 624 hp, backed by a performance exhaust system, handling pack and upgraded brakes.
The exterior was custom-painted chrome blue with loud yellow accents used for the Blue Angels script and crest. For added effect, the Blue Angels script is illuminated in the sill plates, and puddle lamps project jet images when the door opens. Matching yellow stitching is used in the interior to outline the leather Recaro seats.
"The high interest among aviators in the U.S. Navy and the Blue Angels Mustang team will make this a very sought-after item," said Tom Poberezny, EAA president and AirVenture chairman, "and ensure EAA's ability to do some amazing things for our future aviation enthusiasts."

Remembering the Shuttle: Atlantis' final ride

Has is really been 30 years? I can remember the first time I saw the new space craft that would replace the rocket and the "space" capsule. It was something out of Buck Rodger's. NASA was taking Enterprise up on the back of a 747 and dropping it. Then they launched Columbia, WOW what a sight. As a kids I was excited, with this aircraft looking space vehicle it was just a matter of time before everyone would be traveling through the stars.

Oh course just like every other new technology the shuttle had it's rough moments. I can still remember watching the Challenger breaking apart after launch. Then the years later the Columbia broke apart returning, reminding us all that space travel is still very dangerous.

With the final flight of the Space Shuttle program underway, I wonder what NASA has in store for us for the next 30 years? And if available space travel will be here for my son?

Thanks for all the memories good and bad.

Flying Car George Jetson watch out!

How great would this be for our airports? We would have to change your Airport Security Plan, to allow people to drive on your ramp. Then convert over to an aircraft then access the runway. It could save smaller airports allowing more people to fly in and conduct business in towns across the US.

The first “flying car” of the 21st century is ready for the road.The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted a three-year hardship exemption that will allow the Terrafugia Transition to be driven on public roads, according to its designers. The Transition, which the company often describes as a “roadable aircraft” rather than a flying-car, is a two-seat prop plane that can be transformed into a wheeled vehicle capable of being driven at highway speeds. The unique craft was designed with road use in mind, and incorporates a number of automotive safety features, such as crumple zones and airbags. However, the main hurdles to DOT approval were the use of motorcycle tires that aren’t approved for multi-purpose vehicles and a polycarbonate windshield both of which the company says needed to keep the weight of the 970-pound Transition as low as possible for efficient flight. The Transition, which has completed several successful test flights, is expected to enter  production in late 2012.

Phoenix, Arizona dust storm, or “haboob”

Watching the news this morning and could not believe my eyes when I saw this a dust storm (Haboob) hit Phoenix, Arizona The storm was well over 5,000 feet tall and 60 - 70 miles wide with winds in excess of 50 MPH. Sky Harbor International Airport was forced to shut down for 45 minutes due to visibilities that fell as low as 1/8 mile. I wonder if they have contiguous plans for these storm and if so what can you do other than hunker down.

Some other cool pictures from the storm:

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AERODROMEPHOBIA

I LOVE this story now when the boss ask me what wrong with me today I'll tell him I have  "AERODROMEPHOBIA" THE FEAR OF AIRPORTS. In the story it say that travelers experiences stress due to having to follow instructions that are likely to change at the last minute, and unpredictable. That is my day changing at the last minute and always unpredictable. Between TSA and the FAA who has more last minute changes in their process and procedures? Now since we have an ailment could we get extra time off or extra help with the work? 

Have a great safe day, and try to not let your Aerodromephobia get out of hand.

 

 

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July 1 2011 at 09:03am

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Millions of travelers find airports so stressful that they have given up flying, a report reveals.

While most refuse to give up their holidays, the study shows four in ten Britons who have flown find the airport experience stressful.

More than a third believe it is worse than work, and nearly a quarter think it as stressful as moving house.

Of the 2,000 holidaymakers questioned, nine percent - or almost four million in the wider traveling population - now avoid flying because of airport stress including flight delays, mislaid belongings and getting to the gate on time. Almost half of travelers believe a holiday doesn’t start until they have left the airport.

The research, conducted for the credit-card insurer CPP, found passengers thought Heathrow was Britain’s most stressful airport, followed by Gatwick and Manchester.

Psychologist David Moxon said: “Humans are wired to experience stress in situations where many feel out of control.

“Airports - where you have to follow instructions that are likely to change at the last minute, and procedures that are unpredictable - lead many to react with a stress response.” - Daily Mail