The title is misleading. They taxied out multiple times for a total of 8.5 hrs. They returned to the gate and had the door open for those who wished to deplane. They didn't violate the tarmac delay program written into the passenger bill of rights.

(Written on 08/29/2022)(Permalink)

The MD11 has it too

(Written on 04/10/2022)(Permalink)

Sorry wrong part

(Written on 10/22/2021)(Permalink)

Sorry, he owns the LLC that owns the plane. I don't know if it was on a 135 certificate or not.

(Written on 10/22/2021)(Permalink)

Yes they have center tanks, also some have aux tanks as well. To go from Houston to Boston, there would be a lot of fuel in the center tanks. I don't have my manuals anymore, but even in a corporate configuration, they could be heavy depending on how much fuel they loaded...tankering, etc..

(Written on 10/22/2021)(Permalink)

He chartered it.

(Written on 10/22/2021)(Permalink)

no gust lock on MDs

(Written on 10/22/2021)(Permalink)

The Dod has only asked for wide bodies, not all airlines have been called upon.

(Written on 08/23/2021)(Permalink)

Also, along with Vmu, looks like some engine out tests. Some good rudder deflection and a reduced climb rate.

(Written on 04/01/2021)(Permalink)

As a pilot for an airline with TV and internet on our planes, we are actually discouraged from making anything other than a welcome aboard PA. The rationale is that passengers don't want the TV audio interrupted for a sightseeing update. Also, if they're curious about our position, we have a moving map channel. I used to enjoy the updates, but now I just enjoy my view.

(Written on 07/06/2019)(Permalink)