I'm wondering if it was those sightseeing floatplanes they have at the lake there. the airport is also failry close by, maybe a couple of miles.

(Written on 2020年 07月 10日)(Permalink)

They flew right off the north end of VNY. It's only twenty minutes on a Sunday morning to their destination by car. The "no brainer" was to land at VNY to a waiting limo and the game would be delayed , at the most, 20 minutes. Also, their destination was a parking lot next to the facility, not a heliport or airport with instrument approaches. The pilot was incredibly stupid.

(Written on 2020年 06月 26日)(Permalink)

I think what we are seeing is Delta acknowledging a long term downsizing as the Coronavirus is going to affect travel demand for years to come. To support the 777 fleet, huge numbers of people have to be willing to travel together and able to afford to travel by air. The economy is going to be affected for years thanks to China and Nancy Pelosi.

(Written on 2020年 05月 16日)(Permalink)

The captain and flight crew are responsible for each flight. It's up to them to cancel a flight.

(Written on 2020年 03月 27日)(Permalink)

Not necessarily. Maybe compare it to a PArt 135 Commercial aircraft charter company that has ten airplanes and there is a loss. I would suggest they park all airplanes, "stand down" cancel flight insurance and other cost-saving measures, and figure out where the ground level is and how they want to rebuild the organization. A flying museum,, a static museum, a private collection, etc.

(Written on 2020年 03月 27日)(Permalink)

I flew Allegiant last month from PGD to BNA, Nashville. I was very impressed. The staff, employees and of course flight crew and flight attendants all seem genuinely happy to have their jobs and working. I am considering applying for a job with them. the opposites are American and Delta which the employees always look so old, glib and pessimistic.

(Written on 2020年 03月 20日)(Permalink)

Jerry, c'mon man it was avoidable. There were airliners going around at Burbank and the polic choppers, that fly every day were grounded. Plus the captain neglected to throw another pilot onboard to help. It was 100% pilot error.

(Written on 2020年 01月 31日)(Permalink)

It wasn't Kobe's fault. YOu pay experts to deliver expertly or tell you when it is a no-fly day. The pilot could've thrown another pilot in the co-pilots seat to help with the workload and decision-making process. ALso, they could've called Signature Aviation at CNY which is only about 6 to 8 miles from the crash. They could've had a limo waiting and diverted to Van Nuys. If you are the captain and you can't say "No" to the customers then you aren't a very good captain. Sorry.

(Written on 2020年 01月 31日)(Permalink)

So many pilots get medically retired. He obviously took good care of himself and was able to make the most of his career. Classy pilot!

(Written on 2019年 08月 16日)(Permalink)

It could reopen but me more limited. No flights after 10 pm, Jet fuel only, European like land fees, say $1,000. No flight training or VFR. Keep it small and highly profitable.

(Written on 2019年 02月 26日)(Permalink)