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by jpetekyxmd80
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Chicago Aviation - 2024
Replies: 598
Views: 67373

Re: Chicago Aviation - 2024

I've taken off 22L on a Swiss 77W. Definitely felt more powerful than usual but there was plenty of runway left.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: SWISS cabin crew in trouble for taking selfies on a 777 wing
Replies: 179
Views: 29914

Re: SWISS cabin crew in trouble for taking selfies on a 777 wing

High heels would likely create indents on the top of the wing, potentially disrupting airflow over the wing, reducing lift, and ultimately risking the lives of 300+ pax as the 777-300ER fails to gain altitude and ending in a horrific ball of fire, with hundreds of not thousands of mourning friends,...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Nov 16, 2022 4:33 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: European Christmas Markets
Replies: 32
Views: 2033

Re: European Christmas Markets

Dresden and Wroclaw made an amazing combination.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:40 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Chicago Aviation Thread - 2022
Replies: 1351
Views: 293674

Re: Chicago Aviation Thread - 2022

I've noticed the A380 typically use 28C too. Length not really an issue, especially for an LHR flight. I tend to think the increased width of 28C is what's desirable for them.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Dec 29, 2021 3:40 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: COVID-19 Non Aviation Thread - Q4 2021
Replies: 301
Views: 26564

Re: COVID-19 Non Aviation Thread - Q4 2021

Not preventing infection does not mean it "doesn't work". That is not how this works. Antibodies are the first level protection that have pretty amazingly been able to prevent infection for a period of time, particularly the MRNA ones. But T-cells in vaccines that help you fight the infect...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:30 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: COVID-19 Non Aviation Thread - Q4 2021
Replies: 301
Views: 26564

Re: COVID-19 Non Aviation Thread - Q4 2021

[i]World Health Organization officials on Wednesday criticized blanket Covid-19 vaccine booster programs as poor countries struggle to obtain initial doses, warning that the unequal access to immunizations could lead to more mutated variants that drag out the crisis. That is only half the story. Wh...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:50 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The first death from omicron variant reported in U.K as lockdowns back on agenda.
Replies: 55
Views: 4487

Re: The first death from omicron variant reported in U.K as lockdowns back on agenda.

I think it is highly likely that if a lockdown is not introduced within the next few days, a lockdown starting in January would last for at least a month and possibly the three months it took for the previous lockdowns to falter, in part because the NHS would also need to manage the seasonal flu se...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Sam Chui's video on the current state of the ME3
Replies: 32
Views: 6139

Re: Sam Chui's video on the current state of the ME3

LCDFlight wrote:
My feeling is he is as sincere as anyone can be in this big bad world we live in. (Are our actions or words sometimes influenced by money… yes).



You owe me a new screen

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:18 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: My Doctor Tried To Talk Me Out Of Getting A COVID Vaccine
Replies: 104
Views: 9943

Re: My Doctor Tried To Talk Me Out Of Getting A COVID Vaccine

This was absolutely hilarious reading all the Trumpers come in here and doubt this story when not a single thing was remotely unbelievable. Priceless.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:25 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: United orders supersonic planes from Boom (was: Big United Announcement Coming Up?)
Replies: 462
Views: 74936

Re: Big United Announcement Coming Up?

You heard it here first. DL+UA to compete with AA+B6+AS partnership. Many signs pointing to it. DL closed/downsized crew bases in UA strongholds. Both airlines offloaded staff and airplanes and are down about 30% from pre-covid levels. So while this may be a “rebranding” I have a feeling it’ll come...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu May 06, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: New suggestions as to MH370-'Depressed' Pilot made deliberate moves
Replies: 21
Views: 5630

Re: New suggestions as to MH370-'Depressed' Pilot made deliberate moves

Seat0F wrote:

The pilot suicide theory is a load of nonsense if you ask any actual pilot. If the pilot wanted to kill everyone he would have no doubt done the Germanwings tragedy.


Nonsense. He wanted to vanish without a trace.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:49 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Updated: UA adding seasonal IAD-ATH, EWR-DBV and ORD-KEF
Replies: 132
Views: 26021

Re: United intl route announcement Monday 4/19

Wouldn't surprise me to see something to Dubrovnik

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:05 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Could the Trump's "administration" moves on FP be criminal?
Replies: 53
Views: 3741

Re: Could the Trump's "administration" moves on FP be criminal?

Before he loss, she said if he lost, he would do everything in his power to break every possible thing he can. That's exactly what he's doing. All he knows how to do is cause chaos and divide America. My concern is to his supports, that can't see what he's up to. Kind of hilarious EA neglects to in...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Tue Nov 10, 2020 3:00 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Sen Manchin shows leadership
Replies: 57
Views: 3765

Re: Sen Manchin shows leadership

NIKV69 wrote:

What bravery he has shown in the face of partisanship.



Imagine the 4 letter words you'd be calling this guy if it was a republican disobeying dear leader.

You have zero credibility left regarding any kind of virtue.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sun Nov 08, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Updated: Biden officially secures enough electors to become president
Replies: 2420
Views: 124239

Re: Official Election thread

The fun part is that Kamala Harris should become the 47th president around 2022... Lord help us. I am already putting together a contingency plan to move to Thailand a la Superfly. An authoritarian monarchy that has SOCIALISED healthcare? :scratchchin: LOL. You really couldn't make this shit up.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:27 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Updated: Biden officially secures enough electors to become president
Replies: 2420
Views: 124239

Re: Official Election thread

afcjets wrote:
I think once it reaches the SCOTUS, Trump will be declared the winner.


LOL what??? You realize that is catching lightning in a bottle not once, not twice, but in like 3 different states? Come on.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:16 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: My prediction for the presidential debates
Replies: 270
Views: 23811

Re: My prediction for the presidential debates

Maybe if Trump didn't weasel out of the debate it would have been more news worthy.

But fear not, hard to imagine he'd have embarrassed himself more than the town hall, but you can never underestimate him.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:00 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Fivethirtyeight.com's Predictions for the US Fall Elections
Replies: 39
Views: 2412

Re: Fivethirtyeight.com's Predictions for the US Fall Elections

Popular vote doesn’t mean anything. Need to win the electoral college. There is still strong support and enthusiasm in PA, OH, IA, MI, and WI for Trump. If he can still hold on to those and keep pretty much every state he won in 2016, he’ll easily get reflected. I personally think Biden will win th...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Oct 15, 2020 2:58 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Fivethirtyeight.com's Predictions for the US Fall Elections
Replies: 39
Views: 2412

Re: Fivethirtyeight.com's Predictions for the US Fall Elections

AirWorthy99 wrote:
538's reputation was destroyed in 2016. Don't know why they are still in business.



It's not even worth the time dignifying something so ridiculously wrong with a response.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:06 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Village in China Sealed Off Due to Bubonic Plague
Replies: 27
Views: 1734

Re: Village in China Sealed Off Due to Bubonic Plague

ArchGuy1 wrote:
Kent350787 wrote:
It's an interesting response by China, perhaps an indication of an overstretched health system. The regular small number of infections in the US are usually dealt with quite differently.

China was also where COVID-19 began.


you don't say!

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by jpetekyxmd80
Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:21 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Good People for Joe Biden's Running Mate
Replies: 3
Views: 676

Re: Good People for Joe Biden's Running Mate

Well i'd probably name some people other than men because he's not going to pick a man...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:59 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: MLB Players Kneeling
Replies: 112
Views: 5519

Re: MLB Players Kneeling

I have lived in countries with abject poverty, inequality, extremely corrupt leaders, human rights abusers, and when it comes to sing their National Anthem, their flag or an important patriotic day, they cry they unite the forget about all of that and rally behind their patriotic symbols and heroes...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Tue Jul 14, 2020 1:33 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Time for Trump to fire Fauci?
Replies: 114
Views: 6552

Re: Time for Trump to fire Fauci?

AA747123 wrote:
He seems to be holding the country back and is putting a lot of false information out to inflate information.


Sadly this is the most coherent sentence i've seen from you.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:35 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: When will Europe be “open” for tourism?
Replies: 65
Views: 6672

Re: When will Europe be “open” for tourism?

I personally think the borders will remain closed as they are now for a minimum of another 12-18 months. Its not just Europe closed to USA visitors, its a two way street. In 18 months they will partially reopen, but significant restrictions will remain in place. If you are looking for life the way ...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:06 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: The new domestic service standard: just water. DL now onboard.
Replies: 207
Views: 30860

Re: The new domestic service standard: just water. DL now onboard.

n7371f wrote:
Everything is COVID driven. Not privy as to how much the health factor factors Into that extreme service pullback but one can guess it further limits touch points and Interactions.



It is the only factor.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:47 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: The new domestic service standard: just water. DL now onboard.
Replies: 207
Views: 30860

Re: The new domestic service standard: just water. DL now onboard.

Obviously a cost cutting move? Um, no, that will be an unintended benefit, but not a cost cutting move.

"is this permanent?" you cant be serious

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sat Feb 22, 2020 3:14 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Very Unusual Landing at ORD
Replies: 14
Views: 5988

Re: Very Unusual Landing at ORD

Have done that on a 777

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by jpetekyxmd80
Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: A DL 772, Flying LAX-PVG, Makes Emergency Landing And Dumps Fuel On School
Replies: 565
Views: 64203

Re: A DL 772, Flying LAX-PVG, Makes Emergency Landing And Dumps Fuel On School

I feel like dousing myself in jet fuel after reading this thread. Jesus.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Tue Dec 17, 2019 11:10 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trudeau Wants To Penalize Certain Hate Speech
Replies: 95
Views: 4272

Re: Trudeau Wants To Penalize Certain Free Speech

From this thread it's quite clear who benefits from and wants as much hate speech, misinformation, and electoral influence as possible.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Oct 09, 2019 4:09 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Wisconsin Aviation Thread - 2019
Replies: 120
Views: 19702

Re: Wisconsin Aviation Thread - 2019

I don't think thats necessarily a route announcement. "Newest feature"? Could be something like a book store.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Tue Sep 03, 2019 1:00 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: At least 5 dead in West Texas shooting after traffic stop
Replies: 351
Views: 20088

Re: At least 5 dead in West Texas shooting after traffic stop

Wow, i thought i would never see the day, but i must give texdravid credit! Sure there are many layers of irony and hypocrisy there from what he's been in the past, but that is nonetheless a courageous and difficult thing to do.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:18 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trumps next SCOTUS appointment
Replies: 29
Views: 2961

Re: Trumps next SCOTUS appointment

Looks like Justice Ginsburg has come down with a case of pancreatic cancer, this following her bout of lung cancer this past winter. Statistically speaking, you have a 20% chance of survival at the 1 year mark after diagnosis and treatment...Justice Ginsburg is 86 and has been in bad health for a w...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Aug 22, 2019 4:17 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump wants to buy Greenland
Replies: 229
Views: 21878

Re: Trump wants to buy Greenland

MikeDrop wrote:

Anyway, I guess I'm both pathetic and deplorable.

Mike Drop


Agreed. Perhaps the nicest thing I could say about you is you appear to have the obedience of a golden retriever.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:40 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump wants to buy Greenland
Replies: 229
Views: 21878

Re: Trump wants to buy Greenland

You are pathetic. You deserve every last drop of what you get when your default response to something that doesnt fit your agenda is to cry fake news.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:05 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Trump wants to buy Greenland
Replies: 229
Views: 21878

Re: Trump wants to buy Greenland

So apparently Dumpster got offended by our PM who used the word ‘absurd’ to describe his proposal and he called it a nasty comment and blames her for the cancelled visit. Lol someone’s pussyhurt Do you have a source for this? Otherwise this is just more fake news. You never do change, do you? Embar...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Delta 757 hard landing this morning at Azores PDL
Replies: 195
Views: 78078

Re: Delta 757 hard landing this morning at Azores PDL

Probably touched down on nose gear

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Why doesn’t AA fly widebodies on JFK-SFO/LAX
Replies: 67
Views: 14603

Re: Why doesn’t AA fly widebodies on JFK-SFO/LAX

Because they ordered specialized and dedicated low density 321 fleet for this purpose, favoring frequency to capacity. These planes only fly those routes, so you won't see much variation.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2019
Replies: 606
Views: 115097

Re: Southwest Fleet/Network Thread - 2019

Not seeing MKE-LAX in this period, and that’s bad for me

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:28 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Tea Party
Replies: 45
Views: 2345

Re: RIP Tea Party

Would rather march in line to please Dear Leader and stay in good standing with other followers than wish to sound not completely delusional or have any grounding in reality.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:48 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: RIP Tea Party
Replies: 45
Views: 2345

Re: RIP Tea Party

So having 3 million more people vote for you now constitutes as losing 'so bad'. You really cannot underestimate the degree of moronic garbage the followers will puppet. How can you not cringe when you type something as ridiculous as "lost so bad". Blows my mind. Thorough brainwashing, pur...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:10 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Discussion Thread
Replies: 36
Views: 3735

Re: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Discussion Thread

As a kind of casual cricket fan who hasn't watched so much lately, that was quite something to see. Hope you enjoyed it, scbriml. Congrats to England.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:48 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Dow breaks 27,000 for the first time ever
Replies: 90
Views: 8401

Re: Dow breaks 27,000 for the first time ever

We've missed his many contributions to Civil Av!

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:38 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Will Trump get primaried or will the GOP continue to lose grip on core values?
Replies: 186
Views: 11217

Re: Will Trump get primaried or will the GOP continue to lose grip on core values?

Could have? That's funny.

Biden wins by like 10 million votes. It's not even competitive.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Will Trump get primaried or will the GOP continue to lose grip on core values?
Replies: 186
Views: 11217

Re: Will Trump get primaried or will the GOP continue to lose grip on core values?

Em...if people don’t like it here, they can go back to where they came from, regardless how long they’ve been here family wise. That’s not racist. These four are constantly complaining about America. Hell, they were calling Pelosi a racist a couple of weeks ago. This is nothing but more drama on th...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:53 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Maui OGG closed due ongoing brush fires
Replies: 11
Views: 2920

Re: Maui OGG closed due ongoing brush fires

Typically Kihei

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by jpetekyxmd80
Wed Jul 03, 2019 2:02 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Antifa Violence
Replies: 167
Views: 22337

Re: Antifa Violence

https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/02/opinions ... index.html

Do you just make everything you say up? I dont even have to ask that question. We all know the answer.
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Hmm. In the one time i checked whats going on on CNN.com today, i saw this.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/02/opinions ... index.html

Do you just make everything you say up? I dont even have to ask that question. We all know the answer.

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by jpetekyxmd80
Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Walking is not a fat-burning exercise, I say.
Replies: 24
Views: 1889

Re: Walking is not a fat-burning exercise, I say.

Am I wrong? To burn fat, see, you must get your heart rate up to 75% of the difference between your age and 220. That's not really true. What you are talking about is like.. the optimum zone for fat burning efficiency, but say being under that doesn't burn fat is not true, its just not the 'perfect...

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by jpetekyxmd80
Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:55 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Chicago to Krakow?
Replies: 19
Views: 2881

Re: Question about Krakow

It was in December,so a lot of holiday/family traffic, but there were like 50 wheelchairs waiting for KRK-ORD. It was insane.

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