American Airlines announced this week that it will begin charging $15 for the first back you check. This marks a distinct change in airline ancillary revenue, and I think this has gone too far. So, in protest, I offer this great parody of the slippery slope American Airlines is leading the industry.
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It was a beautiful pre-summer afternoon as we took off from Bangalore for Coimbatore in our Dornier-228. We were required to position at Coimbatore for a routine charter flight.
The weather forecast for the route was seasonal pre-monsoon weather with likely Cumulonimbus buildup during late afternoon. The enroute weather was generally good, except for a large cell visible on the weather radar slightly north of Coimbatore. Our track was fortunately clear and we expected no problems but for the northerly winds, which were pushing the cell slowly towards our destination. However, we expected to be on ground well before the CB could affect our destination.
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I have to admit I always wondered what would happen if you landed with the parking brake on. I guess now I know. You’ve got to give the guy some credit for keeping the aircraft under control. I wonder if this is covered under Embraer’s warranty.
There has been a lot of buzz lately about the different ways to depict maps. This presentation shows the beauty of mapping with air traffic. Absolutely fantastic!Write Comment (1 Comments)
It's one thing to design an ugly airplane, but its an entirely different thing to design one that actually flies. Here are some of the ugliest airplanes ever created...and flown.
Delanne Duo-Mono
This one was actually a French design commandeered by the Germans. The cockpit is actually the back of the airplane, which made 6 o'clock shots rather painful.
This video definitely brought back some memories. The crosswind landing in a transport aircraft is really a beautiful site. Lets see a new 300 hour pilot hired for his low wages do this safely.
After the second collapse of a Q400 landing gear, Bombardier has recommended grounding all Q400's over 10,000 cycles until they can be inspected. This could prove to be devastating for a very promising next-generation turboprop program.
Just how ready were people for the first female pilot? Of course this is just a spoof on Candid Camera, but the listen closely to what the passengers say...especially the women!!! Oh how far we've come.Write Comment (6 Comments)
Airliners do get struck by lightning. This short clip shows an outstanding view of a strike with very apparent entry and exit points.Write Comment (5 Comments)
If you follow aviation or travel news, you've probably heard of Skybus; the new low-fare airline operating out of Columbus, OH and offering $10 seats to at least ten passengers on every flight. It's not a low-frills airline; it's a no-frills airline. Modelled after the successful Ryanair in Europe, Skybus offers ultra-low ticket prices, and everything else at a la carte prices. There's no assigned seating, but if you want to board early , it's $10 extra. Want a soda? $2.Write Comment (0 Comments)
To go from the Wright Flyer to the Space Shuttle in 78 years is a technological accomplishment rarely matched in history. The achievements of the ME-262, B52, and the Stealth Bomber are obvious milestones in aviation history, but what about the airlines specifically? What airliners have most changed the airline industry?
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It was a beautiful pre-summer afternoon as we took off from Bangalore for Coimbatore in our Dornier-228. We were required to position at Coimbatore for a routine charter flight.
The weather forecast for the route was seasonal pre-monsoon weather with likely Cumulonimbus buildup during late afternoon. The enroute weather was generally good, except for a large cell visible on the weather radar slightly north of Coimbatore. Our track was fortunately clear and we expected no problems but for the northerly winds, which were pushing the cell slowly towards our destination. However, we expected to be on ground well before the CB could affect our destination.
To go from the Wright Flyer to the Space Shuttle in 78 years is a technological accomplishment rarely matched in history. The achievements of the ME-262, B52, and the Stealth Bomber are obvious milestones in aviation history, but what about the airlines specifically? What airliners have most changed the airline industry?