Thank you Dolores: Wow! C-5As. I live at the west end of the Dulles east west runway. Used to have a FEDEX DC-10 on a regular basis, not anymore. Miss the 747s too, had a 380 about a week ago. The Luftwaffe used to have-C130s on a regular basis, that too is no more. Grew up with B-29s, Strato Cruisers, B-47s,52s, 707, 727, 737 just over the hill from Boeing field and plant #1. Saw Tex Johnson roll the 707 over Lake Washington from a boat out on the Lake. My Bride grew up in the traffic pattern for McCord air base. My neighbors complain about the Noise from Dulles. Music to my ears.

(Written on 2021/07/23)(Permalink)

I love airplanes and admire all the people that make them go. I can't help running outside when a triple 7, 747. 380,340, or that NOISY Russian goes over my house at about a 1000 feet. Let's talk about airplanes. Sigh.

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Hi Phil: From I've read, liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen make a great rocket fuel, but hard to handle. If it could be used for the in atmosphere booster, shouldn't be a problem. I am ashamed of my 49 Ford at 13 miles to the gallon and it is harder to find leaded fuel.

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Dear Mildred: Thanks for your 40 years. Hope I flew with you.

(Written on 2021/07/16)(Permalink)

Get a free test, make a blood donation to the Red Cross. I was surprised and pleased when I was notified that I had tested positive for antibodies. Eight gallons donated so far.

(Written on 2021/06/11)(Permalink)

Don't insult sheep by comparing them to people. Woof!

(Written on 2021/05/21)(Permalink)

OMG! The next thing you know is they will require a license to drive a car or maybe even an airplane! The horror! Both sides, take your arguments elsewhere. This kind of discourse ruins Flight Aware.

(Written on 2021/04/02)(Permalink)

How do you recognize a Finnish extrovert? When he looks at your shoes when he is talking to you. -hyvää päivänjatkoa

(Written on 2021/03/26)(Permalink)

Because all pilots are "Naughty."

(Written on 2021/03/26)(Permalink)

DC-8 stretch - 38A favorite seat next to the Booze. Once SFO/IAD fully loaded hot day, on take off tail hit so hard knocked my glasses off. Circled and fly by tower for inspection kept on going, FREE DRINKS movie was Kramer VS Kramer

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