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Pellaz · January 10th, 2008, 03:22 AM

Awesome! Be sure to use some humor on those boring "pilot speaks to the passenger" speeches. "Ladies and gentlemen, the next time you'd like to climb aboard a flimsy, pressurized metal can and risk sudden decompression, please do think of us at SkyWest."

How big is the Brasilia (engines and passenger cap)? I flew on two Embraer planes -- tiny little things -- when I went to College Station TX a few years ago...one was a 12-passenger plane and one was a 7. That was fun!

(For those "in the know," insert a Mindflow reference here.

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sh0kr0k · January 10th, 2008, 06:33 AM

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(For those "in the know," insert a Mindflow reference here.

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Wait, I'm "in the know" but I don't get it! Am I not *really* in the know?

What about Mindflow? Tell me! Tell me!

I like some of the Embraer planes, especially when I get a seat on the "single" row - a window AND an aisle seat at the same time!

Diamond45 · January 10th, 2008, 07:52 AM

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I like some of the Embraer planes, especially when I get a seat on the "single" row - a window AND an aisle seat at the same time!

But you don't get any overhead luggage racks on that side of the plane.

Yippee38 · January 10th, 2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pellaz

How big is the Brasilia (engines and passenger cap)? I flew on two Embraer planes -- tiny little things -- when I went to College Station TX a few years ago...one was a 12-passenger plane and one was a 7. That was fun!

I don't know. The plane I'll be flying will be the Canadair Regional Jet. They have a 50 seat, 70 seat, and 90 seat version.

Pellaz · January 10th, 2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sh0kr0k

I like some of the Embraer planes, especially when I get a seat on the "single" row - a window AND an aisle seat at the same time!

Yep, that was the first one I flew. The second one had single seats, on both sides of the aisle. 4 on one side and 3 on the other (the missing seat was where the entry hatch was). One of the, err, 'funnest' trips I've ever taken by air. I kept feeling like I'd paid $50 to fly in a tiny plane during a carnival or something.

lady_space · January 11th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Wow, congratulations!!! Great to hear! Remind me to buy you a drink in oh say 8 months!

Yippee38 · January 11th, 2008, 05:48 PM

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Wow, congratulations!!! Great to hear! Remind me to buy you a drink in oh say 8 months!

I will.

Pellaz · January 13th, 2008, 03:50 AM

And since SkyWest apparently owns ASA, you can probably fly here for cheap or for free!

Downside: I found out that SkyWest owns ASA from the news reports about the near runway collision at ATL yesterday involving an ASA and a Delta plane...2 to 3 seconds separation tops. (!) The ASA pilot acknowledged the tower's order to stop, and kept going anyway. Toooooooo close.

Probably involved that new fifth runway.

Yippee38 · January 13th, 2008, 11:18 AM

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Downside: I found out that SkyWest owns ASA from the news reports about the near runway collision at ATL yesterday involving an ASA and a Delta plane...2 to 3 seconds separation tops. (!) The ASA pilot acknowledged the tower's order to stop, and kept going anyway. Toooooooo close.

Probably involved that new fifth runway.

From what I hear, ASA has some problems. After they closed down Houston and SLC, moral in the company tanked and they now have a lot of people who aren't happy working there.

Runway incursions are getting a lot of news lately. They are also getting a lot of attention in the aviation community. They happen VERY frequently, though most times there is not conflict. When there is a conflict (as in the above situation) you hear about it.

I still don't understand why they don't start using some kind of traffic light system on airports. It works - most of the time - on the roads. It would take the pilots' memories out of the equation ang give a visual reminder of clearance or lack thereof.

freakchylde · January 13th, 2008, 11:28 AM

Congrats Yip!!!!

January 10th, 2008, 03:22 AM	#26 (permalink)
Pellaz Tigron of Immanion Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,789	Awesome! Be sure to use some humor on those boring "pilot speaks to the passenger" speeches. "Ladies and gentlemen, the next time you'd like to climb aboard a flimsy, pressurized metal can and risk sudden decompression, please do think of us at SkyWest." How big is the Brasilia (engines and passenger cap)? I flew on two Embraer planes -- tiny little things -- when I went to College Station TX a few years ago...one was a 12-passenger plane and one was a 7. That was fun! (For those "in the know," insert a Mindflow reference here. ) __________________ http://www.paulcashman.com pellaz1@comcast.net Proud sponsor of Amorphis, Sonata Arctica, Mercenary, Therion, PoS, Nightwish and Devin Townsend Band for ProgPowers past and current! On SeismicRadio as DJ-Pellaz: http://www.seismicradio.com Also on WREKage, 11:59pm Fri - 5am Sat: http://www.wrekage.org 91.1 FM Atlanta -- Atlanta radio's true home of metal for more than 20 years, also streamed live and archived for a week!

January 13th, 2008, 03:50 AM	#33 (permalink)
Pellaz Tigron of Immanion Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,789	And since SkyWest apparently owns ASA, you can probably fly here for cheap or for free! Downside: I found out that SkyWest owns ASA from the news reports about the near runway collision at ATL yesterday involving an ASA and a Delta plane...2 to 3 seconds separation tops. (!) The ASA pilot acknowledged the tower's order to stop, and kept going anyway. Toooooooo close. Probably involved that new fifth runway. __________________ http://www.paulcashman.com pellaz1@comcast.net Proud sponsor of Amorphis, Sonata Arctica, Mercenary, Therion, PoS, Nightwish and Devin Townsend Band for ProgPowers past and current! On SeismicRadio as DJ-Pellaz: http://www.seismicradio.com Also on WREKage, 11:59pm Fri - 5am Sat: http://www.wrekage.org 91.1 FM Atlanta -- Atlanta radio's true home of metal for more than 20 years, also streamed live and archived for a week!

January 13th, 2008, 11:28 AM	#35 (permalink)
freakchylde Bent but not broken Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 720	Congrats Yip!!!! __________________ Come play on The Playground Where am I now? Freak Tour '07 on Myspace

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lady_space Porno kitty Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,983	Wow, congratulations!!! Great to hear! Remind me to buy you a drink in oh say 8 months!