What is your job?

[2003S]

Originally Posted by BruceH

Pretty fortunate to do what I love, fly airplanes! Here's the view from my office, sunset over Chicago!

Hey Bruce, that looks a lot like one of my offices. I'm a management consultant, and routinely fly AA from ORD -> EWR, LGA and lately LHR & CDG... Do you ever fly those routes?

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by 2003S

Hey Bruce, that looks a lot like one of my offices. I'm a management consultant, and routinely fly AA from ORD -> EWR, LGA and lately LHR & CDG... Do you ever fly those routes?

I used to, until management decided to pull back from Chicago, which I don't understand. I rarely come through Chicago anymore, but yes, I have done the EWR and LGA routes many a time, as far as the overseas flights go, no I am not senior enough to get that flying I am going to EWR and back tomorrow but that is out of DFW. Not too many Bruce's out there though, if you hear my name, pop your head in the cockpit and say hi

[thstone]

Director of Engineering/New Product Development (many different companies). When a company needs a new product created on-time and on-budget, they hire me. Led teams that have designed everything from mini-MP3 players to F-16 Avionics and Tomahawk cruise missile guidance systems. Right now, working on a new helicopter rescue hoist.

[heliguy]

Originally Posted by BruceH

Pretty fortunate to do what I love, fly airplanes! Here's the view from my office, sunset over Chicago!

You are flying the big boys! Much bigger than mine.

[heliguy]

Originally Posted by Cloudsurfer

Flying airplanes here, too... just ones with MGTOW lighter than what you guys carry in fuel......

That looks military...those are some old radios!

[manolo]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Ah yes. Back in the good old days when woman had hair in the right place and no tattoos!

It hasn't always been on their heads?

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by manolo

It hasn't always been on their heads?

Now that's what I call - taking the log to the beaver !

[Coffinhunter]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

A former trapeze artist, turned Playboy photographer, currently a senior agent with the Strategic World Command.

Again I say, as said to many a new boxster owner, without photos it isn't real!

[Cloudsurfer]

Originally Posted by heliguy

That looks military...those are some old radios!

All civ stuff.... that's a Falcon 10 (which is an absolute rocketship, by the way). The 20 has worlds more room, but nowhere near the performance of the 10.

Also got lots of time in the Lears..... the 31 is also an absolute rocketship, and a BEAUTIFUL flying airplane. The tip tanked stuff is cool, but when you load em up with fuel, you can really feel it (especially in the tips). I haven't had the chance to get into a 60 yet, but I'd like to sooner than later.

In both the 10 and the 31, you peg the VSI on every climb, while still climbing at better than 280

As to the radios, I don't mind that part, but it's a real treat in the 31 to get a "modern-ish" autopilot (at least the 31's were build in the 90's LOL). We actually have to fly the airplane LOL

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Coffinhunter

Again I say, as said to many a new boxster owner, without photos it isn't real!

Unfortunately, most of the Bunnies that I knew are now in assisted living.

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by Cloudsurfer

All civ stuff.... that's a Falcon 10 (which is an absolute rocketship, by the way). The 20 has worlds more room, but nowhere near the performance of the 10.

Also got lots of time in the Lears..... the 31 is also an absolute rocketship, and a BEAUTIFUL flying airplane. The tip tanked stuff is cool, but when you load em up with fuel, you can really feel it (especially in the tips). I haven't had the chance to get into a 60 yet, but I'd like to sooner than later.

In both the 10 and the 31, you peg the VSI on every climb, while still climbing at better than 280

As to the radios, I don't mind that part, but it's a real treat in the 31 to get a "modern-ish" autopilot (at least the 31's were build in the 90's LOL). We actually have to fly the airplane LOL

I only got to fly a Lear once, it was a 23 and will never forget it That was a rocket ship! I have always loved the looks of the Falcons. The MD80 is not exactly modern, we still "have to fly" it is well, which is just fine by me. I love pulleys and cables!

[steved0x]

I am a Programming Writer for Windows Azure, writing about Caching and Mobile Services. I've always been into computers ever since I was a little kid and was lucky to be born at the right time/place to make a career out of it.

Steve

[Cloudsurfer]

Originally Posted by BruceH

I only got to fly a Lear once, it was a 23 and will never forget it That was a rocket ship! I have always loved the looks of the Falcons. The MD80 is not exactly modern, we still "have to fly" it is well, which is just fine by me. I love pulleys and cables!

I wouldn't have any qualms about flying the Mad Dog!!! I think they're bada$$!!

The strange thing about the Falcons is that they have boosted controls, which is a lil odd for a jet that small.

Of course, if you've ever seen this video, I guess there's some validity to their design.....

High Mach Flight - Dassault Falcon 50 - YouTube

[BruceH]

Great video, thanks! The Mad Dog is fun, I will admit it, a bit of a handful in a strong crosswind with such a long fuselage but really pretty predictable. Planes are like cars, there are many that I would love to fly/drive!

[psquared39]

IT Systems Administrator in the Electric Power Grid Operations and Markets industry. Former grain and hog farmer, the first 16 years.... Enjoy the challenge of fixing things, this Boxster...is challenging, and an obsession...cant express enough appreciation for the content on this forum, many talented, honest and more than helpful members here. :dance:

[heliguy]

Originally Posted by Cloudsurfer

All civ stuff.... that's a Falcon 10 (which is an absolute rocketship, by the way). The 20 has worlds more room, but nowhere near the performance of the 10.

Also got lots of time in the Lears..... the 31 is also an absolute rocketship, and a BEAUTIFUL flying airplane. The tip tanked stuff is cool, but when you load em up with fuel, you can really feel it (especially in the tips). I haven't had the chance to get into a 60 yet, but I'd like to sooner than later.

In both the 10 and the 31, you peg the VSI on every climb, while still climbing at better than 280

As to the radios, I don't mind that part, but it's a real treat in the 31 to get a "modern-ish" autopilot (at least the 31's were build in the 90's LOL). We actually have to fly the airplane LOL

You climb at 6000 FPM?

[GTSpeed]

Orthopaedic surgeon

[NewArt]

Originally Posted by GTSpeed

Orthopaedic surgeon

Held together with roofing nails eh?

[NewArt]

Artist (painter)


and film-maker (shorts)

[Cloudsurfer]

Originally Posted by heliguy

You climb at 6000 FPM?

And then some..... now that we're into the colder weather... 5000-6000 FPM at 280 Kts at lighter weights is pretty typical in the 10.