Tu-154

[Boris Badenov]

(redirected from the other thread) I was a CFI in a past life and will be happy to try to answer any questions you might have about civil aviation in the US. I'm sure there are much more current guys who will be able to help more, but if they're all passed out or hungover, shoot me a PM. And allow me to extend a belated welcome to JC.

PS. I never say I "don't like" any kind of alcohol, because Circumstance will make a liar of me. I just say I "prefer" some things to others.

That said, if you haven't had a high quality Kentucky Bourbon neat (no ice, no mixer), you cannot speak of what is right or wrong to drink!

 

[KLB]

That said, if you haven't had a high quality Kentucky Bourbon neat (no ice, no mixer), you cannot speak of what is right or wrong to drink!

I don't know man! I currently live in Kentucky, but I'm a big fan of Jameson and Powers.:beer:

(Concerning the actual thread) I can see why the aircraft sit so tall with some of the Russians runways made of block instead of smoothly paved ones. That Yak looks like it would be a cool corparate aircraft! I'd bet it would be really spacious.

 

[Boris Badenov]

I don't know man! I currently live in Kentucky, but I'm a big fan of Jameson and Powers.:beer:

You're dead to me.

PS. Southern Cincinasty isn't Kentucky.

 

[Stone Cold]

...More stories about my trip maybe later. I was treated very kindly while there. I will say however the Russian attempt at beer.. wow.. Now the brandies were superb but the beer was BAD BAD BAD.

LOL. What in the world were you doing drinking BEER over here? That is supposed to be used after a few vodka shots. Of course, I am purely speaking of Ukraine, not Russia, but I think there are similarities.

You should see what they think of our "Vodka". Fascinating thread. Would love to hear more about the flying the Su-24...

Yeah, they laugh at our high end "Vodka's", but the people love experiencing other liquors. I brought a bottle of Sailor Jerry's Rum once and it was gone in 10 minutes.:insane:

Oh, and whatever we think of Uncle Joe, there are lots of Americans (and others, I'm sure) who haven't forgotten what the former USSR sacrificed in the second world war. Stunning.

I absolutely agree with this. There are many of us who realize how much history the people over here have been through. I know I have visited every history place I could find here in Kiev and throughout my travels. I do not know what I was reading, but have had tour guides a few times and learned more than I ever thought I would. It is amazing the resiliency of the people, and amazing how nice they can be!!

...As for flying Fencers it's all "regular" stuff Boris, not worth a newspaper article. I also met many pilots with great knowledge of military history. They show great respect and understanding indeed. Vodka??? I don't like vodka it's bitter I prefer good wine or beer. Spotted Cow type...

How long have you been in the US? You are one of the very few from this part of the world that would talk bad about vodka!!:insane: It's all about knowing your limits and where you are. I try not to drink too much beer here, but there are some good wines here. When out with the F.O., it's all about keeping my wits about me.

(redirected from the other thread) I was a CFI in a past life and will be happy to try to answer any questions you might have about civil aviation in the US. I'm sure there are much more current guys who will be able to help more, but if they're all passed out or hungover, shoot me a PM. And allow me to extend a belated welcome to JC.

PS. I never say I "don't like" any kind of alcohol, because Circumstance will make a liar of me. I just say I "prefer" some things to others.

That said, if you haven't had a high quality Kentucky Bourbon neat (no ice, no mixer), you cannot speak of what is right or wrong to drink!

Absolutely agree.

 

[ChasenSFO]

The Tupolev group really hit the ball out of the park with the TU-160 Blackjack, that is a BEAUTIFUL aicraft!

Agreed, comrade!

I'm a big fan of Russian Airlines, one day I'd kill for the chance to ride upfront in one. I keep in touch with a guy who is part of the crew in Tu-154s and I've always hoped that maybe one day we can set something up, though I know its probably wishful thinking.

I've been told by several people that the 154 is a power-house and probably one of the fastest flying commercial airliners in the sky today. Gorgeous airplanes. Last month the Russian President was in town and we had IL-96s, IL-62s, an AN124, and Tu-154s here all at once. It was pretty neat to watch them all takeoff within a few minutes of each other, real loud.

 

[Orange Anchor]

LOL. What in the world were you doing drinking BEER over here? That is supposed to be used after a few vodka shots. Of course, I am purely speaking of Ukraine, not Russia, but I think there are similarities.

We were driving through the city (Capt on a -154 who had survived a crash in Siberia in an AN-2 and an Aeroflot copilot) and all of a sudden we stopped. There was a tanker like you see being pulled behind a military jeep. The Capt hopped out, has the guy draw a beer from this tanker and hands it to me. The brandy was good as was the vodka so I thought the Russians also knew beer. It was HORRIBLE and it was a joke. Velody, the Capt, agreed the beer was bad. Later that day we were at a bar and we had a Stella Artois, my first. And it is not the SA that is here in the US.