why 135 freight?

two straps would have been sufficient for all of it. just noticed the pallet jack, thats a nice touch.
 
One thing I learned when I was truck driving pulling flatbed trailers.....you can NEVER have too many straps to secure a load. There isn't such a thing. The more the better. Better to be on the safe side than sorry.
 
Queboat said:
two straps would have been sufficient for all of it. just noticed the pallet jack, thats a nice touch.
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It's a dc9, just jumpseating on that one. That's why the jack is there.

Queboat said:
when one strap is good for up to 5000 lbs two straps is over kill in a falcon 20. not to mention easier and safer if loaded properly.
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Easier yes, but isn't banging a tranny in brazil with no protection easier also? I don't know how you figure less straps is safer but, I'd be delighted to hear your reason.
 
averyrm said:
Easier I'll give you, but safer how?
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since it's a dc-9 ill retract my statement. as far as a falcon20, say the freight was loaded spaced apart like in the pic it has a greater chance of gaining momentum and moving around(seen it happen numerous times, all while using every strap in the airplane). if all the freight was loaded flush againts the back then having it starped in such a manner that applied pressure pushing it aft gives it less of a chance to move.
 
mikecweb said:
Everything Nixon speaks is from personal experience.
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Usually yes, but not in this case.

killbilly said:
I'm almost certain that's a Jimmy Norton line...at least, I know he did a similar joke on his last HBO special...
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Your right, I crapped on myself when I heard it. MONSTER RAIN!

Queboat said:
since it's a dc-9 ill retract my statement. as far as a falcon20, say the freight was loaded spaced apart like in the pic it has a greater chance of gaining momentum and moving around(seen it happen numerous times, all while using every strap in the airplane). if all the freight was loaded flush againts the back then having it starped in such a manner that applied pressure pushing it aft gives it less of a chance to move.
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Agree, we always load all the way aft with two straps.

RPJ said:
Mnixon, where those pics of the Fairfield Inn out of KLRD?
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Yes sir, it's lovely ain't it. And the mall next door is like being in Mexico City!
 
DE727UPS said:
"I'll let the many, many former 135 freight dawgs answer that one."

I went from 135 freight, to 121 turboprop freight, to UPS.

Obviously, times have changed, but a guy could work his way up to 747's doing nothing but 135 freight.
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This is very encouraging, I have always been curious if an how could affectively skip the regionals. It's all time building jobs and there is nothing wrong with that. I have found several convincing arguments to try to stick to the part 135 ops and freight.

That and well,.... packages dont bitch and I hate it when I have somebody looking over my shoulder telling me that Iam 100 feet above GS.
I also agree with everything that Ian J said. All convincing.

That and I worry that one day that I may lose the fun of flying. That would be very unfortunate
 
mnixon said:
Yes sir, it's lovely ain't it. And the mall next door is like being in Mexico City!
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LOL, the "Del Norte". Just make sure to get your burgers well done over at the Fudruckers next door. Do you go to KLRD a lot (TDY)? Lacy's is an awesome FBO there.
 
RPJ said:
LOL, the "Del Norte". Just make sure to get your burgers well done over at the Fudruckers next door. Do you go to KLRD a lot (TDY)? Lacy's is an awesome FBO there.
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Yea we're in the quite a bit because of the prox to Mexico. Fudd's? It's an easy place to get a beer and burger once you get done, but Taco Palenque blows any Mexican food I've had out of the water, hands down.
 
mnixon said:
Yea we're in the quite a bit because of the prox to Mexico. Fudd's? It's an easy place to get a beer and burger once you get done, but Taco Palenque blows any Mexican food I've had out of the water, hands down.
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Palenque's is a good joint. May I ask what is your normal route(s)?
 
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