RA1

I think I have made this kind of comment before and that is, when folks have far more money than they can spend for personal well being, no matter my opinion of how wasteful they may seem, it is their money and how they wish to spend it is their business. Of course, this does not include some fairly obvious anti-societal products or processes. No buying animals just to hurt them. No making slaves of humans, regardless of their possible willingness. No poisoning of city water supplies. Etc. OTOH, I am sorry to say that even some folks whose motives I respect sometimes do not seem to spend their money wisely. Here I am thinking of such as the Gates Foundation. But, no one can hit a home run every time at the plate. Best regards, RA1

I knew what is was as soon as it flashed to the Aryan Hitler Youth singing. How many can resist strong nationalistic appeals + political promises to make things better when they are VERY bad? Americans and all others give in to this sort of thing every day and every generation. Is someone knows a realistic answer, to quote Ross Perot, I am all ears. Best regards, RA1

I lost my father when I was 24 and he was 51. I knew him to be a wonderful man and father during my "growing up" years but he was gone just when I became a "real" adult and he was getting smarter every day. Best regards, RA1

Hotel.com has the lowest price room at $120 vs. $138 on the above site + mentions that the breakfast is included. Best regards, RA1

I time travel to the past all the time. I touch nothing and change nothing. It is all done through memories, some very pleasant and some not so pleasant. I shall never live so long as to double my current inventory of memories. Best regards, RA1

Do as I say, not as I do? I wouldn't date any one of them. Best regards, RA1

Also, how you cook kidneys. Boil the piss out of them. Best regards, RA1

Likewise, the circus came to town; it was in tents. Stolen from my fevered brain. Best regards, RA1

Interesting commentary. All the way with LBJ before 1964 would have meant status quo in the South. So, why did he change? Obviously, to promote his political legacy. There may have been other considerations, but did he really change his mind or just seek fame? Best regards, RA1

I certainly agree that everyone wishes to talk about himself. Also, trolling with dollars ($100 bills) can never be wrong. Best regards, RA1

Looks like a beautiful facility. Are you inviting us all down for a visit? Best regards, RA1

The results of this contest even made the Fox radio news today. Amazing, especially for those who disregard Fox. Best regards, RA1

And, vice versa? Best regards, RA1

No doubt that I would purchase a jet within the budget. Many jets take a 1-2 million dollars to operate them for a year. I could save a bit by flying it myself. Otherwise, I have been there, done that, meaning there are a few places that I would like to visit but not that many. Traveling is the fun; being there is "not" the object. Best regards, RA1

Not about teachers, but, once I delivered an aircraft to a VW dealer on the outskirts lf PHL. Nice enough guy and our business was conducted above the show room of the dealership. He gave me a VW "racing jacket" which was a sort of "Chutzpah" advert for VW. In those days, any VW would struggle to get to 100 MPH. However, he also paid in cash, something I was not necessarily expecting. It was not a huge sum, I don't remember exactly, but likely 30 something thousand dollars. We parted amicably. Then, he gave me a clean up guy to drive me to PHL. Now, here I was with 36,000 in cash in a pouch with a guy sporting a 3 day beard, in the middle of nowhere, driving me to PHL. Was I a little nervous? Yes. We arrived safely but PHL was under construction for improvements and, being already slightly traumatized, I was not all that happy walking through dimly lit corridors that led to who knows where in the PHL terminal. Everything worked out fine and it was all just a mental reaction to things that were not necessarily what they might have been. Best regards, RA1

When Circuit City was a going concern, their several aircraft were managed and operated by a personal friend of mine on the east coast. For his sake and aviation in general, I was sorry to see them go under. However, from a consumer point of view, there was way too much sizzle and not near enough steak. Best regards, RA1

Sure, the runway is of vital concern to various to include fashion models as well as pilots. Generally, it is impressed upon students from early on and throughout their careers, that aircraft when landing or taking-off, properly belong on a runway. There are several factors that might influence the pilot's ability to maintain that standard. One being wind, especially cross winds which, by definition, blow across a runway, rather than being lined up with it. Another factor is runways that are wet and otherwise slippery with snow, sleet, ice or just plain old water. With a cross wind, the aircraft might go off the side of a runway, With a slippery runway, the aircraft might go beyond the far end. Neither result is considered acceptable technique. So, yes, runways are critical. Also, it is never a good idea to try to use one when another aircraft is either approaching the same runway or actually already on it. Never mind runways that are too short for the operation intended. Best regards, RA1

Your time is your time. Being able to look back a few years for the thousands of hours flying while on your death bed and realizing you may have died "back then" may not be that much comfort. The incident pictured looks perfectly survivable for both occupants and the aircraft being repairable. Best regards, RA1

Withstanding the GR seems to be a common scheme. Some pilots say, "God will not count against your total life time, the time spent aloft". Best regards, RA1

At the height of the Tylenol "scare" I specifically bought a box of Tylenol and labeled it, "For Staff Use Only". The box was empty but we had a bit of fun with it. Best regards, RA1

I knew there was a good reason that I am not on Facebook or Twitter. However, I get a tremendous amount of email advertising something or other. Just like on various sites that I choose to be on, I have learned how to ignore those also. However, I do buy a lot of stuff on line but, almost exclusively, it is from solicited (by me) information or previous exposure. Regardless of some annoyance with ads, I hate to think about paying more for internet access. Best regards, RA1

Nary a one. But, these days keeping up with technical publications, following several sports teams and working, it seems that I have little time for novels. Periodically a biography or non-fictional account will grab my attention. Best regards, RA1

Big Brother likes you. Nothing personal but I think there has to be some control by those in a position to actually do something if things go awry. Best regards, RA1

More "wild" speculation about this flight. Is it in the Maldives? Has the CIA sent it to Diego Garcia? Which terrorist group is behind all this? No one seems to really know anything but there is a lot of speculation, good, bad and indifferent. Without a doubt it will cost a fortune to explore all possibilities and, with luck, find this aircraft or its' remains. The good news so far is that no search aircraft or surface team has suffered serious injury or casualty. Best regards, RA1

Is it a plot? Some think that the Islamic faith is getting too much traction and that agnostics are not only ungodly but unwelcoming to others. In other words, so long as "everyone" is unhappy with how the US is treating religion or the lack thereof, we must be doing something correctly. Best regards, RA1