There is so much liability and uncertainty in this industry. It seems in order to persevere you need be dedicated to 'flight.' Great respect for Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun. His is a job I would not want.

(Written on 2020年 05月 01日)(Permalink)

346 deaths attributed to the 737 Max. Lessons need to be learned so these lost lives have purpose. I lost a family member to a commercial airlines crash killing 137. Much was learned from it but I don't wish this on any family.

(Written on 2019年 11月 01日)(Permalink)

The greatest generation...surviving the depression only to be rewarded with fighting(and winning)WWII. Came home to sacrifice and build an America for their families that is unparalleled...every day I respect them more.

(Written on 2018年 07月 06日)(Permalink)

Thank you!

(Written on 2018年 06月 15日)(Permalink)

Question. What is the 'economics' of the A380 that never worked? High purchase price?...low revenue per seat?...cost of operation?...not enough passengers/flight to break even? Unpopularity with customers? Thanks.

(Written on 2018年 06月 15日)(Permalink)

Prefer to talk about aircraft, but this might offer some perspective...Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness (1899)' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Darkness

(Written on 2018年 06月 08日)(Permalink)

Both beloved Americans...Will Rogers sitting next to Lindbergh, chatting...In August 1935 Rogers would tragically die with fellow Oklahoman Wiley Post on a fishing trip to Alaska...in Post's Lockheed Vega.

(Written on 2017年 05月 12日)(Permalink)

It's all economics. Were Concorde a moneymaker...we'd still be flying it. Best of luck to BOOM.

(Written on 2016年 03月 25日)(Permalink)

These maneuvers make no sense to me. They prove what? Are you planning to chase down a Mig 35 someday?

(Written on 2015年 06月 27日)(Permalink)

To paraphrase Margaret Thatcher...'Socialism works great...until you run out of other people's money.'

(Written on 2015年 03月 28日)(Permalink)