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I would say yes, definitely. The question is when. I would guess we are waiting until we can establish an international hub there. We have so many flights out of MCO that it would make sense to make it a base.

On the other hand I really enjoy the layovers. I'll be sad when a base takes those away, or the JB Lodge. I love being able to walk to Friday's, Roma's, Hooters, and especially the Ale House - my second home down there.
 
Fins Up said:
I would say yes, definitely. The question is when. I would guess we are waiting until we can establish an international hub there. We have so many flights out of MCO that it would make sense to make it a base.

On the other hand I really enjoy the layovers. I'll be sad when a base takes those away, or the JB Lodge. I love being able to walk to Friday's, Roma's, Hooters, and especially the Ale House - my second home down there.
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Too many bad memories from training, please make it stop...

I cringe every time I see the triple MCO in open time.
 
WateryGrave said:
Too many bad memories from training, please make it stop...

I cringe every time I see the triple MCO in open time.
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Yeah training kicked my ass. I ain't that smart though. The Ale House was a second home and what I call a "comfort station" for a bunch of us. Lots of drink specials, cheap food, and an outdoor deck. It's worth the walk.
 
Fins Up said:
Yeah training kicked my ass. I ain't that smart though. The Ale House was a second home and what I call a "comfort station" for a bunch of us. Lots of drink specials, cheap food, and an outdoor deck. It's worth the walk.
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I agree with that!! But love MCO!! send me your trips!!
 
MCO base will not happen until the slot/congestion problems are sorted out with the gov't in JFK. The FAA gave all carriers until the end of this year to do so before it steps in with slot restrictions. If JB were to announce an MCO base, its competitors would claim that JB should pull back it's ops in JFK due to its new and increased base in MCO. No carriers want to decrease service in JFK especially JB.
 
The fact that the flight crew climb aboard in MCO or FLL or JFK has little relevence,the aircraft will either be pointed at or away from JFK.
 
I think he's just talking about the training process, not Orlando itself. I ain't no rocket surgeon and the 320 training kicked my ass pretty good.
 
Fins Up said:
I think he's just talking about the training process, not Orlando itself. I ain't no rocket surgeon and the 320 training kicked my ass pretty good.
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I knew he wast talking training; hence my question.
What was it. The training program ityself, the horrible sked's and million changes, the annoying cumbaya; everything is OK deal, instructors, sims, what?
Other than that, I believe is an easy ride,whether you have experience or not.
 
maremare505 said:
I knew he wast talking training; hence my question.
What was it. The training program ityself, the horrible sked's and million changes, the annoying cumbaya; everything is OK deal, instructors, sims, what?
Other than that, I believe is an easy ride,whether you have experience or not.
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Ummm.....yes to all.

GP
 
Heard once again recently that MCO is under review and by the end of the year a decision will be made. Then it will be 6-9 months after that to open it up.

From a reliable source.
 
Fins Up said:
I think he's just talking about the training process, not Orlando itself. I ain't no rocket surgeon and the 320 training kicked my ass pretty good.
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Nah, it wasn't the training. Training is the same everywhere, its just another airplane. Slightly less organized than i think it should be, but it was easy enough to get through. Lets put it this way, this is probably the least I've ever studied for a checkride, going all the way back to part 135 days.

I really just am not a fan of Florida period. I hate humidity, and everyone down there just seems to think its so great, so that irks me even more. But the real reason was the liver damage that I did between The Ale House, Bennigans and the happy hour of course. I've had enough cheap beer to last a lifetime.

You all are welcome to have my MCO overnights, and every other Florida layover for that matter. Let me have my west coasters and life will be good.
 
I live here, and it "aint" that bad. The part i can't stand is the slow takeover of our spanish speaking friends. I wonder what the troops who come back from iraq think of the billboard ads written in spanish around here?
 
learflyer said:
I live here, and it "aint" that bad. The part i can't stand is the slow takeover of our spanish speaking friends. I wonder what the troops who come back from iraq think of the billboard ads written in spanish around here?
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LOL, I agree with that. Florida rocks! With exception of the hurricanes that pop in from time to time. Certainly beats earthquakes tho.

I wonder what kind of press I would get if I tried to cross the border into mexico illegally.

Soon Mexico will be deserted. Cheap real-estate.:laugh:
 
learflyer said:
I live here, and it "aint" that bad. The part i can't stand is the slow takeover of our spanish speaking friends. I wonder what the troops who come back from iraq think of the billboard ads written in spanish around here?
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Its just as bad as the New York accent that everyone has down here!!
 
The only people that like Florida are those that have never been to San Diego. San Diego is just like Florida minus the mosquitos, hurricanes, daily thunderstorms and humidity. Plus in SoCal you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon. The real difference though is that there aren't any In-n-Outs in Florida. That's alone makes SoCal better than Florida.

Back to the topic. MCO will happen sooner or later. My guess is late '08.
 
Caveman said:
The only people that like Florida are those that have never been to San Diego. San Diego is just like Florida minus the mosquitos, hurricanes, daily thunderstorms and humidity. Plus in SoCal you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon. The real difference though is that there aren't any In-n-Outs in Florida. That's alone makes SoCal better than Florida.

Back to the topic. MCO will happen sooner or later. My guess is late '08.
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San Diego is nice. Went there for the first time on a trip.

Ok resume topic...
 
Caveman said:
The only people that like Florida are those that have never been to San Diego. San Diego is just like Florida minus the mosquitos, hurricanes, daily thunderstorms and humidity. Plus in SoCal you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon. The real difference though is that there aren't any In-n-Outs in Florida. That's alone makes SoCal better than Florida.

Back to the topic. MCO will happen sooner or later. My guess is late '08.
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We do have our share of Spanish speakers in SoCal too. Maybe we can ship them all to FL, they seem to like the humidity. j/k don't get offended.
 
Caveman said:
The only people that like Florida are those that have never been to San Diego. San Diego is just like Florida minus the mosquitos, hurricanes, daily thunderstorms and humidity. Plus in SoCal you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon. The real difference though is that there aren't any In-n-Outs in Florida. That's alone makes SoCal better than Florida.

Back to the topic. MCO will happen sooner or later. My guess is late '08.
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Except the COL in Florida is about 1/2 that of San Diego. I always though In-n-Out was overrated anyway.
 

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