There we were at 9000 ft when all of a sudden the cabin exploded in a maelstrom of dust, dirt and fog. The warm confines of the cockpit were shattered by the frigid arctic temperatures of our lofty altitude.
My mind raced.......what is happening? Then it hit me....EXPLOSIVE DECOMPRESSION...
Headed down to Cabo on Wednesday for some R&R. Got a rate through Perx.com at the El Presidente Intercontinental for $82 per night (all inclusive). Have used Perx in the past along with Costco and both seem to have good rates. The Costco packages usually include taxes and airport transfers.
my .02
Haven't flown in there lately, but they had a number of babes behind the counter at one time....I guess you could say that counts toward quality of life...
Most of the line people seemed happy with the company, so management must treat them fairly decently.
Although I can't recommend any vacation spots, when you decide where you want to go, try prices at www.perx.com. They work with airline employees and the prices can be good. I use them when I go to Mexico and they usually are the cheapest.
Also, check with Costco if you are a member, sometimes...
I'd throw down my cafe mocca, toss my Wall Street Journal aside
grab the side stick and YELL.....
HANG ON BABY, IT'S ROLLER COASTER TIME!!!!!
Then see how many times it takes them hittting the floor and ceiling in rapid succession before they're knocked cold ("the pinball effect")
I have to commend you on your bravery for bringing this subject up. Pilots are not what you would call a "sensitive" group of individuals.
We are engaged in a profession which requires a great deal of sacrifice and dedication. Some spouses understand this, some don't. I would not be where I am...
I agree with jredbird and qwerty....Your flight dollars will go farther at Gibbs. Just because you pay more money for your education doesn't mean you get more...The instructors are good guys, but they just slam you through the program.
I started my Instrument at SDFT and got fed up with the...
I think TIM47SIP and EAGLEFLY are both incorrect...
Check the FAR/AIM but, I believe the reg reads...."if you can't throw a beer bottle more than 8' from the aircraft you are considered unfit to excerise your authority as Pilot in Command or a Required Crewmember".......
And to think all that...
Re: Accukwik
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But, hey....shouldn't you be doing something better with your time than listening to some country tunes or news while airborne? Does not sound like a very good idea.
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I agree with Safteycheck...you should be doing something better with your time on those long...
Here's a couple....
Air Adventures 619.661.6671
(www.airadventures.com)
Skydive Elsinore 877.843.5867
(www.skydiveelsinore.com)
Skydive Perris 800.832.8818
Skydive San Diego 800.freefall 619.216.8416 (skydivesandiegosandiego.com)
Hope this helps.....
Try the Holiday Inn on the Bay 619.232.3861
The Holiday Inn Harborside 619.239.9600
Ask for the Airline Crew Rate or Corporate Rate. Even if you aren't flying they will usually give you the better price.
Those 2 are "usually" airline friendly but can change depending on management. It's...
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