Happy Thanksgiving to my Junior Brothers and Sisters!

[poser765]

I rode a DC-8 from PDX to BFI back in 07/08, just for the fun of it

One of the cargo carriers in Alaska that still flys the DC-6 is in CASS. I’m tempted.

 

[ASpilot2be]

One of the cargo carriers in Alaska that still flys the DC-6 is in CASS. I’m tempted.

Just make sure you have plenty of time. The reliability is not great. It's the only four engine plane I have seen do a three engine takeoff.

 

[ASpilot2be]

The two best jumpseat rides I have ever done are on a civilian C-130 on a clear night in Alaska. The other was on a 737-200 off a gravel runway.

 

[poser765]

Just make sure you have plenty of time. The reliability is not great. It's the only four engine plane I have seen do a three engine takeoff.

Lol yeah I can imagine. I said I was tempted, though. I’m FAR too lazy to actually get myself up there for that crap b

 

[DE727UPS]

Still in PHX but they found something for me to do tomorrow. Deadhead to AUS then fly to BNA.

So far today walked to Target, took the city bus back. Thinking of taking the train into Tempe for lunch now. Livin the dream.

Sounds like you got the public transportation thing down. I'm going to do a pub crawl tomorrow and see what's open while doing my hike tomorrow.

 

[JDean3204]

Nerves aside, one of the coolest memories of my career so far was being in a DC-8 simulator for an interview.

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

Yeaaaaahhhhh! Welcome to my Jet!!!! It’s so damn smoooooooth!!!!!!




If you get this reference, you’re old school JC

 

[MikeD]

Are guys/gals big fans of Dinosaur BBQ? It’s not bad but I don’t get the hubbub. Is it because it’s the only BBQ around? I know whole crews that plan to go eat there when we layover in Central/Western NY state.

you may as well get a McRib, which would be higher quality than that joint.

 

[roundout]

Yeaaaaahhhhh! Welcome to my Jet!!!! It’s so damn smoooooooth!!!!!!




If you get this reference, you’re old school JC

I’m an old people

 

[EIR]

I never turned down a jumpseater. Have had 4 on the 757 and rode on the bench many times SDF to the west coast. The contract now limits how many company mandated must rides can go on a 75 and a distance limitation. But most Capts won't turn down commuters just cause it's cramped. "Bags in the belly" is always a smart move with jumpseaters on a 75.

Bags in the belly is a must with 3+ JS'ers on the 75, especially if it's equipped with rafts. I agree, don't turn down a JS, but if you have other options, I'd highly suggest entertaining them.

 

[luke3]

I ended up in Bogota so it could be worse, I always love coming down here. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, on the road or eating turkey at home

 

[smack300]

I got Thanksgiving off and Christmas week off on my second year at a 135. And got word I am going 17/13 starting the new year. Been a great week!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[derg]

48h OGG by choice!

 

[Stone Cold]

DC-8's? You're old!

He’s a millennial. He’s not old!!

 

[GypsyPilot]

Yeaaaaahhhhh! Welcome to my Jet!!!! It’s so damn smoooooooth!!!!!!




If you get this reference, you’re old school JC

Yes! Too bad he ended up going cray cray.

 

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

Yes! Too bad he ended up going cray cray.

What happened with him?

 

[GypsyPilot]

What happened with him?

Turned into a right wing QAnon nut job.

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

Turned into a right wing QAnon nut job.

So he turned 55 as an airline pilot?

 

[CoffeeIcePapers]

it’s decent and it’s the only game in town

Yeah, it’s New York BBQ. The bar is low.

 

[BobDDuck]

Turned into a right wing QAnon nut job.

Pretty sure he was already there.