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Plane Watching at #DTW “Do they talk to each other?”

February 16, 2014

Returning from the Auto Show in Detroit, we experienced two mechanicals on Delta. We took advantage of our Sky Club membership, used the wifi and plane watched. Detroit has a myriad of equipment type, from the B744->A333->MD88->MD90->B777, but alas my favorite, the 757-200 and 757-300. This particular night of a three hour delay, I began to ask the juvenile questions that I have for sometime while plane watching. @NickUK can attest to my fascination for 30 minutes staring aimlessly a[…]

Flight up to grab dinner in Asheville and a bottle if wine

January 12, 2014

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Received a phone call from Randy asking if I had interest in a $100 hamburger. A short 2 hours later, we were airborne up to Asheville from PDK. The weather was crisp, the plane had a great climb rate, and we arrived in around 55 minutes which is normally a 3 hour drive. A wonderful day to support today's New Year Revalation - Share spontaneity. --- If you look just to the right of the main prop blade showing, that is Biltmore Mansion. Landmark has officially moved in Asheville. Note - s[…]

“31 Minutes to Take Off”, how Flying Evokes Emotion in me

July 14, 2011

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While preparing dinner last night, Slacker popped up the album 31 Minutes to Take Off by Mike Posner. The song of the cover is only 53 seconds but what grabbed me was the album cover. Sitting on a plane at sunset, no one next to you, seat in front of you, and bound for wherever the jet is going to touch down. Whenever it is close to take off, I still get the feeling of excitement. The plane pushing back from the gate, being cleared to taxi, and finally rolling down the runway. Looking out the sm[…]