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So…I have a couple of regular flights that I take. I know what time they leave, what time they arrive. I’ve got the whole routine down pat. Except when I don’t. Like the recent reservation I made only looking at the numbers in the departure and arrival times, somehow entirely missing the flight number and the abbreviation [...] January 27th, 2012 | Category: Flying | Leave a comment
On commercial flights, they don’t really let you visit the cockpit anymore.
A few years ago the pilot of a Embraer regional jet did invite me in to show me around. Before we took off, of course, while the captain was still doing his visual check of the plane outside. If you’ve been in [...] December 30th, 2011 | Category: Flying | Leave a comment
These days, I’m sporting one of those fancy black cast-boots on my leg. Flying is not as fun as it usually is, mostly because the seats are not compatible with my leg in this thing and on some planes I can only get comfortable if I take it off. Less comfortable than the seats is the [...] AAH–Aachen/Merzbruck, Germany Have some fun looking up codes on your own! September 5th, 2011 | Category: Flying | Leave a comment
My most recent flight was notable for two completely unrelated things. 1. There were nine pets in the hold of the plane, much to the surprise and joy of the pet owners seated next to me. And, according to the flight attendant who shared this tidbit with us, a record of some sort. 2. The seat back [...] July 18th, 2011 | Category: Flying | Leave a comment
In airplanes, that is. I’ve never flown any other way. Yaw–side to side movement of the nose (check out NASA’s explanation)–mostly because I really like the word. Lift–I still think it is amazing that the air above the wing is lifting or pulling the plane up, and it isn’t that the air under the wing is holding [...] June 1st, 2011 | Category: Flying | Leave a comment
Knitting on a plane. That would make a great title for a movie, wouldn’t it? Much less dramatic than snakes on a plane and, arguably, more relaxing. It is one of my favorite activities for a plane ride, but I’ve really got to start knitting items that are more portable. It’s no small feat to ensure [...] In my quest for free flights and world travel, I’ve joined the Travel Hacking Cartel. It’s fun to have someone help me find deals on frequent flyer and loyalty programs. I sure wouldn’t spend much time looking for them myself. If you follow this link and join, I get frequent flyer miles. Feel no obligation. I [...] You may recall the story of the wheelchair service at Miami airport a few weeks ago, where I was less than complimentary about the service I received. Well, I complained to my airline–American, and I received a response. The letter was well-written, they clearly read my letter and understood my frustration, they explained their procedures and [...] Meditation. Mindfulness. Becoming open and aware. Have you ever blocked out the chatter of your fellow passengers and the drink cart in the aisle and gazed out the window at a view like this? What did the universe tell you? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about the world? Photo courtesy of magstefan, stock.xchng |
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