Ride

[waspe]

Is anyone flying a Cargo plane to England or a european country from Logan or Bradley?

I have a passport and stuff, I just would like aride, if it is possible.

 

[kevdog]

Here we go again!

Good Luck Waspe, but really a person who can come up with $400,000,000.00 can surely spring a $375 roundtrip ticket.

 

[Flywrite]

What you propose is not possible.

However...some cargo companies specialize in what is known as "Self Loading Cargo". Many of these companies, such as American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, US Airways, and Northwest Airlines have websites where you can arrange passage.

They will require that you have your passport, and will ask that you part with between $200 and $800 worth of your "stuff". Shouldn't be too tough considering how much capital you have to work with.

Good luck!

 

[kevdog]

Actually, you can jumpseat on widebody freighters overseas as long as they have seats outside the cockpit and you have jumpseat privilges, usually if you work for another cargo company. This new rule came into effect around October this year due to terrorist threats regarding freighters and the kitty hawk incident with the dude who shipped himself to his fathers (although he probably spent more money using kitty hawk rather than buying an airline ticket).

good luck waspe and good luck graduating high school - maybe you should get an english tutor.

 

[waspe]

So if I am just a normal guy, that is trying to do some business that invovles freight and shipping and stuff over seas, I MIGHT be able to sit in the jump seat? Or is that just a no? I was hoping you guys could hook me up with clearence or whatever if I decided to do that. I am very cheap.

 

[Tinpusher]

Any one of us would be glad to hook you up with a clearance why on earth didn't you ask right out Silly. Also, I'm not using the Aston Vanquish this weekend so feel free to borrow it, just return it on fool....I mean full

 

[waspe]

Jeeze, You guys are already making a profit on the cargo, why not add a passenger in the jump seat? It is really that hard to do?

 

[kevdog]

Waspe, just go the UPS cargo area and ask, I'm sure they'll let you walk right on without a TSA 10 year background check. I'm sure you haven't even been working for 10 years since you are 16 so there should be no problem.

Hope this helps!

 

[waspe]

I know I am only 16, what harm could I do?

But seriously, could I contact the TSA, and get clearance after a background check and any other check they do? Or no, because it is strickly for Airlines and air freight companies only?

 

[kevdog]

Waspe, give it a try. Contact TSA and tell them you want to board a Cargo widebody heading from BOS to Europe, full of fuel, and that you were never fingerprinted and checked by the FBI. Also tell them your English is about as good as a fellow 16 year old from Saudia Arabia. Tell them you are very interested in Aviation and they might give you the clearance you're looking for. Make sure you make this call from your home and not a payphone. They'll probably want to take a mugshot for your file and ID, so make sure you are looking your best. Good luck!

 

[waspe]

You forgot the part where they look up my birth certificate and SS#, and find out I am an American Citizen, so they dig further into my life, and find out I have Awards and medals.

 

[bigD]

so they dig further into my life, and find out I have Awards and medals.

LMAO! This thread is awesome. At first I didn't understand what was going on, but I started reading some other posts by waspe, and now I understand.

waspe - you, citationkid, and Archer all need to get together and play Scrabble or something.

 

[Flywrite]

Awards and medals...?

Man this is hilarious.

Tell you what there Waspe, the real experts at moving freight around are the good 'ol folks in the Uncle Sam Flying Club. IIRC you even mentioned in another thread that you plan to use C17s in your "business". Why dont you just call up the closest Airlift unit and tell the CO what you have in mind, make sure you mention the awards and medals and see if you can hitch a ride along in a C-130 or something. Make sure they know you have a passport, or there may be some paperwork delays.

You know, now that I think about it I got a Silver Medal in Flagpole Raising at the 1981 Boy Scout Jamboree. Maybe that should go on the resume....

 

[waspe]

Why can't I ever just get a answer like exactly why I won't be able to, or what I will exactly need to be able to.

I refuse to go play scrabble with those people, BigD.

Guys, I know you guys are cynical, but please, seriously, could I just get some serious feed back?

 

[kevdog]

Why can't I ever just get a answer like exactly why I won't be able to, or what I will exactly need to be able to.

Guys, I know you guys are cynical, but please, seriously, could I just get some serious feed back?

Waspe...I gave you a serious answer to your question. BTW, I am taking your great cargo plan and putting it to use without you. Thanks!

 

[kevdog]

Waspe...Here's some advice.

Take either your right or left hand (or both), spit on it (or them), and play with yourself until you have to clean up the mess.

 

[waspe]

Kevdog, It is funny, how you bash me. Then take my great cargo plan.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Citationkid, Archer, and Waspe all together in one room.

Imagine the conversation......

 

[waspe]

I know what it would be like, me sitting in the corner, thinking up lots of different types plans, like I normally do. Then, if by chance those guys actually start speaking somewhat smart, I might attenpt to have a smart conversation with them.

 

[kevdog]

waspe in 2004!

 

[Flywrite]

I know what it would be like, me sitting in the corner, thinking up lots of different types plans, like I normally do.

Is that you Ornstein??

 

[waspe]

Which Orestien are you talking about?

 

[8HourPilot]

Which Orestien are you talking about?

Which Orestien........ooo here it comes.

 

[KATL8R26L]

go

Well shopping for Christmas over seas, that is a hoot................

Hay call up hooters air and tell the girls you need a lift they might give you a hand , wait they want guys with money and no brains.


Wait, try,,,,,,, no that won't he is under house arrest, because it's a thrillerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr dedumbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb,


Hay go bug some one from TMA they are giving seats a way to illinois,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nope they don't cross the pond.


Contact Westport yacht sales and tell them that you whish to arrange a sea trial on one of the smaller yachats say 92 ft or so, by the way the new 106 is hot.

 

[8HourPilot]

hey waspe, how did you come up with your name?

 

[bigD]

I refuse to go play scrabble with those people, BigD.

Then perhaps a game of Chutes and Ladders? Or Candyland? You see, it's all about networking in this industry - don't just blow off citationkid and Archer. You can have citationkid borrow mommy and daddy's Citation to get you started. He's probably sat in the right seat enough pulling the gear to be able to fly it for you. Then hire Archer as a F/O, but you have to get on the ball and get a Baron soon so Archer can upgrade.

 

[cruxx@9]

ROFLMAO

This is way too funny.

I have to say, with $400,000,000 at your disposal you surely don't need to beg for a ride somewhere.

BTW are you going overseas to spend the holidays with your uncle Osama?

 

[waspe]

Obviously someone didn't read I said I want to go to a European country. Unless England Is harboring your friend Osama Crux@9, then nope, thats not the guy I am going to see.

I might, add I also mentioned I am not going to use that 400,000,000 dollars.

So who Has TSA clearance? Pilots, techincians, who else? I am going to see if I can try an get.

 

[Flywrite]

Shouldnt you be in school?

You're gonna miss the Christmas parties

 

[YaMama]

I have heard rumors of people getting trans-Atlantic rides from corporate operators by going down to the FBO and holding up a sign that says "Need a ride to xxx." That was a pre-9/11 rumor though, I imagine people are a little more touchy about letting strangers on their aircraft these days. Also, you might want to take one of your parents with you so they don't think you're trying to run away from home. Whatever happens, let us know - should make a good story!