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RE: Why No IFE At All In MD80s?

Why do airlines not use IFE in MD-80's??? simple, if you had an airline thats struggling to make money would you spend money on an aircraft that does not go long haul on audio in every seat or video? I think not.

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RE: Did TWA Had DC-10?

No TWA did not had DC-10's. lol

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RE: Some TWA Info (Cities/ People)

I remember living under the <acronym title="Rwanda Airlines">9R</acronym> approach at Chicago O'Hare and seeing a lot of TWA heavy jets such as 747, L1011, and 767's. In the last couple of years before the takeover all you would see is a handful of <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-80's t...

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I Have Some Cool Inflight Videos I Want To Share!

Hey guys I recently figured out how to transfer my own camcorder videos and make movie clips on the computer. The video quality is pretty good and the sound quality is perfect. The files are fairly small also considering how long I made a couple of them. Here is a list of what I put on the computer ...

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RE: "Cut Here In Emergency" Marked On Fuselage?

Seems kind of weird to me. I understand the reasoning behind this but in some cases it doesnt make much sense. Ok say a 747 runs off the end of a runway and requires immediate evacuation. First off how in the heck can rescue personal get 6 stories in the air to cut a square in the upperdeck of that ...

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RE: Why Not Visuals Recorded On CVR

Well who said place a camera in the cockpit?? I to have always wondered why they dont have video recording either. I would think it would be something similar to how the new Airbus A340 has a vertical stabilizer and underbelly mounted camera to aid in pilot taxiing such a large aircraft. Well why co...

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Why Does Rear Section Of Airbus Aircraft Slope Up?

I am sure this question has been asked many times on the forum but I just dont know what keywords to type in to find something like this. So I will ask myself. Why does the rear section of larger Airbus aircraft slope up? It is most obvious by looking at the passenger windows. My only thoughts are t...

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Ever See A Fully Functional Wingtip Display?

Hey guys I was curious if anyone else here has seen a wingtip display of an airliner that has fully functional lighting? Many many years back when I was younger I was at an airshow at DuPage airport in west Chicago <acronym title="Istanbul Airlines (Turkey)">IL</acronym> where TWA had there own disp...

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RE: Photos On A.net With False Registration Numbers!

I didnt mean for this to be a shot in the a55 for the photographer as it is a spectacular shot, but I just thought that if you dont know an aircrafts tail number dont put something in there at all. I mean heck, a couple more flights and the entire TWA logo will be stairing you in the face! I apologi...

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Photos On A.net With False Registration Numbers!

Hey guys I was doing a search and came across this picture of an American <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-80 and it brought up a good point. Now if this is just a simple mistake then it is no big deal and I apologize for this post. However, I wonder if sometimes photographers on this we...

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RE: Has Anyone Been In A Full-motion Flight Simulator?

Years back I played around in a <acronym title="Air Madagascar">MD</acronym>-80 simulator at the TWA training center in <acronym title="St. Louis - Lambert-St. Louis International (STL / KSTL), USA - Missouri">STL</acronym>. To this day it was probably one of the greatest experiences of my life. Eve...

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RE: How Do You Keep Your Boarding Passes?

Hehe I thought I was the only one <img src="/discussions/graphics/spin.gif" ALT="Smile/happy/getting dizzy"> I have about 4 United boarding passes, 4 USairways, approx. 100 TWA, and now 15 <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym>. Parents worked for TWA so I took advantage of the f...

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RE: AA 767's At MCO Today.

I am a very frequent <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym>-<acronym title="Orlando - International (McCoy) (MCO / KMCO), USA - Florida">MCO</acronym> flyer, Does anyone know if this is just a one time thing or will this be permanant for a while? I...

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RE: Queen Of The Atlantic: 767 Or A330?

If I recall doesnt <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> have brand new 767-200's? Its great to see the 200 series 767 still in production, or atleast until recently. And I also think they have the 777 cockpit layout and cabin interior correct? Great airplane!! Even though the ter...

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RE: American's A300 Fleet

American has an A300 flight from <acronym title="Orlando - International (McCoy) (MCO / KMCO), USA - Florida">MCO</acronym>-<acronym title="Miami - International (MIA / KMIA), USA - Florida">MIA</acronym>. Talk about a quick ride on a big jet. I was thinking about non revving on one of those flights...

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RE: Pilot Flies 727 By Himself...how Is This Possible?

Well if this aircraft was really stolen hasnt it turned up anywhere by now? I mean its not like a stolen car where it can be parked anywhere. What goes up must come down! in one piece or not

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RE: Anyone Been In An Airplane Crash Or Incident?

Sounds like you drive a <acronym title="Port of Spain/Trinidad - Piarco Int'l (POS), Trinidad and Tobago">POS</acronym>, sucks for you. "I have been in a number of incidents, which isn't unusual, considering that I'm a pilot" umm, I sorta disagree with you on that. Either you are a very unsafe pilot...

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Has Anyone Else Noticed This About TWA DC-9's?

I have had this huge pet peev about the twin red striped (old colors) TWA DC-9's that till this day drives me crazy when looking at pictures. I am just curious if I am the only one that has noticed that some of the DC-9-30 and almost all of the DC-9-50 aircraft have the tail TWA logo not aligned at ...

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RE: 1st UPS 757 In New C/s

I think that looks SWEEEEET!!!

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RE: Huge 747 Model Showing The Interior.

We have a model just like in the picture above but in a different airline here at the bookstore at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. It is hanging from the ceiling of the bookstore at the University Center.

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RE: Is Anything Salvageable Is This Aircraft?

Humm, are either of the aircrafts rotating beacons still there? <img src="/discussions/graphics/spin.gif" ALT="Smile/happy/getting dizzy"> if so I want one as I have been trying to find a place that sells or parts out aircraft. I have always loved those true "rotating" beacons that the old 727...

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RE: TWA MD-80 Integration

Will these aircraft still wear there current TWA tail numbers for as long as they are with AA? for example: (N9615W, N975TW)

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RE: A Testament To 757 Climb Performance

I sat in the jump seat of a TWA 757 (pratt powered) on a ferry flight from <acronym title="Orlando - International (McCoy) (MCO / KMCO), USA - Florida">MCO</acronym>-<acronym title="St. Louis - Lambert-St. Louis International (STL / KSTL), USA - Missouri">STL</acronym>. There was the two pilots, me,...

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RE: Pan Am Or TWA

My vote goes to TWA. I grew up flying TWA, besides I see PANAM jets sitting in Sanford FL all the time

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RE: Ex TWA AA Planes...what's Goin On With Them?

Well this one here seems to have the Hybrid livery on it! Unless im misunderstaning you, your saying this aircraft was delivered in full TWA colors then immediately repainted into <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> colors with TWA logos? The hybrid colors werent my favorite but wo...

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RE: Ex-TWA L1011s Coming Back Into Service

Does anyone know which aircraft (tail numbers) these were when flying with TWA? Im glad to hear some of them will be going strong once again. They were one of my favorite planes to fly on.

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RE: DFW Airliner Show April 12, 2003

What kind of TWA stuff was available?

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RE: Debate Over 767 Operations At MDW...

That 747 at <acronym title="Chicago - Midway (MDW / KMDW), USA - Illinois">MDW</acronym> is very interesting as I couldnt imagine such a plane there. Must have had low fuel and no pax on the way out. I know TWA operated <acronym title="St. Louis - Lambert-St. Louis International (STL / KSTL), USA - ...

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RE: What Is Going On With This MD-11's Wing?

I clearly see what your saying, and until you made this post I had no idea of this design. Thats very interesting, I to am curious what this different design is all about.

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RE: Ex TWA AA Planes...what's Goin On With Them?

I like the layout of TWA's 757 aircraft better than <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym>'s. To me the extra galley with 2 lavatories just aft of the wings adds more of a "widebody" feel to it. What will happen with these galleys? There is also a door located there so im assuming the...

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RE: B767: What Was The Point?

I think everyone nailed the "point" of the 767 on the button. I dont understand how the originator of this post "yak42" can say he doesnt see the point of the aircraft as it has already proved itself more than any widebody in the world today. Did you not know that the 767 has more miles, flights, an...

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RE: Ex TWA AA Planes...what's Goin On With Them?

Yeah I think GSOflyer is referring to the 767-300 as all 757 aircraft are currently flying in full <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> colors with <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym>. Are all of those aircraft still at <acronym title="Greensboro - Piedmont Triad I...

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RE: Congress To Hold Hearings On TWA/AA Seniority List

My mother has 28 years under her belt with TWA. Its sad that a 22 year old starting with AA is higher on the list that her!! you kidding me?

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RE: Ex TWA AA Planes...what's Goin On With Them?

If <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> plans on keeping the majority of the 757's then I wonder why they are having such a crummy job done on the new paint. Its sorta funny I have seen a few 757's that are actually starting to show big portions of the old TWA logo on the tail. I kn...

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RE: The Safety Of The MD-11

Any idea where we could see this video? would be very interesting to see.

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Sept 11 AA 757 Into Pentagon? Or Not!

I came across this website showing detailed photos of the Pentagon on Sept 11. I know some of you may see this and think nothing of it, but after really looking at pictures it kind of makes you wonder. Obviously the WTC attacks are as real as it gets, but there are a few good points made in this web...

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RE: Funniest Picture On A.net, Ever...

Yeah that picture is amazing its hard to believe the size difference. Hey you gotta start somewhere right?

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RE: AA Starts ORD-OGG Nonstop, STL-OGG Comes To An End

Well TWA was doing that flight for quite some time and <acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD), USA - Illinois">ORD</acronym> isnt but a couple hundred miles more. When I flew from <acronym title="Kahului (OGG / PHOG), USA - Hawaii">OGG</acronym>-<acronym title="St. Louis - Lambe...

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RE: N957AT Electrical Failure: LGA

I know there is a picture in the database showing a TWA 717 rolling out in <acronym title="St. Louis - Lambert-St. Louis International (STL / KSTL), USA - Missouri">STL</acronym> with hydraulic problems. Gear doors and the such are all hanging down. Apparently they still have some bugs to work out &...

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RE: Did You Ever Fly TWA

1) All the time mostly back and forth between <acronym title="Orlando - International (McCoy) (MCO / KMCO), USA - Florida">MCO</acronym>-<acronym title="St. Louis - Lambert-St. Louis International (STL / KSTL), USA - Missouri">STL</acronym>-<acronym title="Chicago - O'Hare International (ORD / KORD)...

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RE: Meigs Field Destroyed

I am a student at ERAU in Daytona Beach <acronym title="Airtran (USA)">FL</acronym> (home is in Chicago) and I just first heard this news now. Im shocked!! What upsets me more than anything is how the job was done. No one knew (obviously there are still aircraft on the field). I know mayor Daley has...

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NWA New Paint Looks Great In First Real Pic

I have been keeping up with everyones posting on the new Northwest Airlines paint scheme. I must say I disagree with about 89% of you. I think it looks awesome. And I just want to clarify that a lot of you said this was a waste of money for Northwest. Well, as stated by a few other guys it is actual...

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RE: Goofy Pilot Announcements

Years back on a TWA DC-9-32 while starting our descent into Chicago we hit the wake turbulence of someone passing in front of us (bounced the plane pretty good for a second). One of the pilots come on the PA and says "well folks looks like we hit the curb" <img src="/discussions/graphics/spin....

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RE: Airlines Changing Their Perfectly Good Livery.

I have never seen so many people get so worked up and dissappointed over an airlines new colors. First, I myself must say good job to UPS and Northwest. I like both of the new colors and as Azjubilee said you guys obviously have no clue on the real reason Northwest did the color change. Azjubilee, y...

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RE: American MD-80 Lands On Taxiway At SEA

I am an instrument rated pilot myself (obviously nothing near an airline pilot), but I dont see how it is possible for two experienced airline pilots to be able to make such a mistake. Now before I go on I will begin by saying that no I wasnt there, and no I dont know what really happened. However, ...

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TWA Decal Aft Of Main Door On Ex-TW A/c

I was curious what the TWA decal just aft of the main door on all ex-TWA aicraft says underneath the letters TWA. I havent flown on any ex-TW aircraft recently so if someone could fill me in I would greatly appreciate it. I figure it most likely doesnt say anything like "TWA LLC" or "TWA an American...

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RE: How Do Employees Get Boarding Priority?

I am now with <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym> and it is basically just like you said. However, it is easier than ever since I started using the Kiosk machine. I literally dont have to talk to a single person when non-reving. And when the flight is fairly open I even have the ch...

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RE: UPS New Colors - 767 Picture!

The new UPS colors look AWESOME. Cant wait to start seeing them in person.

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RE: Totally Fell In Love...

Ohhh daaaang, I found my new desktop wallpaper The girl on the left is amazing!

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RE: NW 757 In New Colors ... First Picture (?)

Well I personally dont mind the new colors so far. Considering those pictures pretty much sucked. I bet once people start seeing the planes in person they will change their minds. Its sorta like when a new body style of a car comes out. People either hate it or love it. It just might be one of those...

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