And how will you know it's a 737 Max?

(Written on 2021年01月03日)(Permalink)

That would be the Pinto. I remember that. Best

(Written on 2021年01月03日)(Permalink)

Your post is "unacceptable." Perhaps you should consult with a mental health professional to help you with your anxieties. They may prescribe Prozac, Ritalin, Zoloft or Paxil to treat your seemingly serious mental disorder? In the meantime know that the Boeing is NOT going to shut their doors, the FAA WILL continue to be investigated (that's been going on annually since the 1920s) and Boeing aircraft have been involved in dozens of crashes including the Boeing 377, 707, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 and so on and so forth. Oh yes an the DC9 also. As to Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines, well, just let's say the pilot's skills left something to be desired. Best Regards Capt. J Buck ATP DC-9 B757 B767 Flight Instructor Ground Instructor Aircraft Dispatcher A&P Mechanic Air Traffic Controller FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (Ret.) FAA certified accident investigator (Ret.) ICAO Panel Member Aviation Safety Consultant

(Written on 2021年01月03日)(Permalink)

Based on my experience having served under a 7 Administrations nothing will change. The incoming Administration will be too busy with new and revised social engineering programs to be bothered with airplanes.

(Written on 2020年12月23日)(Permalink)

"It will be interesting to see how welcome these pilots will be in the cockpit of the major carriers in the USA." Another Boeing PR stunt. None of their hired hands will end up in the cockpit of a U.S. carrier. More likely they'll go to the likes of Lion Air, Ethiopian airlines, and others who Boeing has sold aircraft to and, as a part of the bargain, agreed to provide training, checking, etc.

(Written on 2020年12月23日)(Permalink)

You're welcome. I glad you found the guidance I provided helpful.

(Written on 2020年12月23日)(Permalink)

"some pavement on it" And not very good pavement at that. The FAA's Airport Facility Director says "Rwy 15–33 pavement heaving; extremely rough sfc." In other words not someplace most of us would want to land at. Too many strikes against it. Poorly maintained runway, in DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, in Kalifornia. Yikes. To its credit however it does seem like a place where one could safely go to social distance one's self from others. Best

(Written on 2020年12月23日)(Permalink)

"Most pilots I know, including those I've served with in the USAF start out learning to fly at these small airports." Same could be said for those of us who served in the USCG. As an aside I started flying (as a preteen) with my dad (in his Cessna 170) out of 45G. I'll let you figure out where that's at. Hint the remarks section of the FAA's AFD says "Attended irregularly. Deer and large birds on & invof arpt. Call arpt manager to verify rwy conds in winter. Call to verify snow removal." Ahh the good 'ol days. Best Capt J Buck

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"...GA is dying due to costs, old age and impracticality..." It's clear to me that you know little (or anything) about the General Aviation sector of our economy. Best Capt J Buck ATP DC-9 B757 B767 Flight Instructor Ground Instructor Aircraft Dispatcher A&P Mechanic Air Traffic Controller FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (Ret.) FAA certified accident investigator (Ret.) ICAO Panel Member Aviation Safety Consultant

(Written on 2020年12月23日)(Permalink)

Please cite some statistics to support your statement. For example how much in the way of subsidies did Stovepipe (LO9) get in fiscal 2000-2019? Federal? State? Local? Since the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public agencies — and, in some cases, to private owners and entities — for the planning and development of public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)it would be interesting to know how much funding GA airports got last year. Perhaps you can define what a "GA" airport is for those that may not know. Perhaps you don't know the answer(s)to any of my questions. I understand. Best Capt J Buck Pilot P.s. Stovepipe Wells (L09) has remarks in the airport facility directory that says " Rwy 15–33 pavement heaving; extremely rough sfc." In other words the airport is in rough shape and the Dept. of the Interior would prefer to shut it down. Not many pilots I know would want to land on such a poor

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