What is your job?

[BruceH]

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

[Cloudsurfer]

Originally Posted by BruceH

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

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

[southernstar]

"First, kill all the ........."! Yes, I am a member of the world's most hated profession and, in spite of Shakespeare's rather sound advice, still very much alive. I am also developing a very small boutique resort in the Caribbean for my pending retirement (actually, much like my 40 foot catamaran, a sinkhole for money that seems to be delaying my retirement). At times my real job seems to be continuing to support at home two twenty-something step-daughters (and one of their fiances) in the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed. Upon reflection, this may explain my oft-repeated view that old Porsches are actually pretty low maintenance!

Brad

PS Speaking of pending retirement, congrats TO on yours! I am well and truly envious!

[M31]

Recently retired from Saputo Cheese...

[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!

[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

[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

[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?

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by GTSpeed

Orthopaedic surgeon

You're in Virginia Beach, not the UK...shouldn't that be orthopedic surgeon??

[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.

[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

[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.