Comments on: Episode 64 – Experiential Journeys http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/07/episode-64-experiential-journeys/ Podcasting Aviation Greatness Since 2008. The Airplane Geeks talk about the latest in the airline industry, general aviation, and military aviation. If it flies, we\'re talking about it. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:38:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Benn Britton http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/07/episode-64-experiential-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-687 Benn Britton Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:07:20 +0000 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=432#comment-687 I have to agree with dcipod in as much as the show '.. has become rambling, unfocused and undisciplined. And, it is all-too-often hi-jacked by a certain relatively new guest host who interrupts too much and tends to make too many lame attempts at humor.' I THINK IT'S GREAT! Keep it up and I'll KEEP listening. Thanks guys. I have to agree with dcipod in as much as the show ‘.. has become rambling, unfocused and undisciplined. And, it is all-too-often hi-jacked by a certain relatively new guest host who interrupts too much and tends to make too many lame attempts at humor.’

I THINK IT’S GREAT! Keep it up and I’ll KEEP listening.

Thanks guys.

]]> By: maxflight http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/07/episode-64-experiential-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-664 maxflight Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:12:38 +0000 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=432#comment-664 [Jaime sends in:] Have you guys seen this web page? Funny even for a guy who rides in the back... Cheers! Jamie www.flightcrewzoo.com [This is a great humor site. It's "a collection of cartoons and videos that those who’ve lived the life of an airline pilot or flight attendant will truly appreciate. "Cut-and-paste the cartoons, send them to your friends, save ‘em--whatever you want, because they’re for you—or I should say, for all of us on a flightcrew—who need a laugh or two to survive this zoo. "Send this link to others, and visit often for new cartoons. As they happen on the line, they'll find their way here--so if we ever fly together, you might find yourself on these pages!" -- Max] [Jaime sends in:]

Have you guys seen this web page? Funny even for a guy who rides in the
back…

Cheers! Jamie

http://www.flightcrewzoo.com

[This is a great humor site. It's "a collection of cartoons and videos that those who’ve lived the life of an airline pilot or flight attendant will truly appreciate.

"Cut-and-paste the cartoons, send them to your friends, save ‘em--whatever you want, because they’re for you—or I should say, for all of us on a flightcrew—who need a laugh or two to survive this zoo.

"Send this link to others, and visit often for new cartoons. As they happen on the line, they'll find their way here--so if we ever fly together, you might find yourself on these pages!" -- Max]

]]> By: Tracy http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/07/episode-64-experiential-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-661 Tracy Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:58:53 +0000 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=432#comment-661 Referencing the segment on the tactical laser firing from the C-130. You missed a sort of companion piece found at http://gsn.nti.org/gsn/nw_20090820_7664.php about a test firing of a different laser installation in a modified B747-400. I was indirectly involved with the program when the laser was being installed in a NKC-135. My group was doing wind tunnel tests on the turret and fairing on the top of the aircraft. And as for big airplanes flying low... When a General with a Tactical background took over Military Airlift Command (now AMC) it was decided that all the airlift aircraft should be flying the same types of maneuvers. Result: we were flying the C-5 at 240 kts. on 500' AGL low-level navigation routes and making 45 deg. banked turns for course corrections. Fun times. Referencing the segment on the tactical laser firing from the C-130. You missed a sort of companion piece found at
http://gsn.nti.org/gsn/nw_20090820_7664.php
about a test firing of a different laser installation in a modified B747-400. I was indirectly involved with the program when the laser was being installed in a NKC-135. My group was doing wind tunnel tests on the turret and fairing on the top of the aircraft.
And as for big airplanes flying low… When a General with a Tactical background took over Military Airlift Command (now AMC) it was decided that all the airlift aircraft should be flying the same types of maneuvers. Result: we were flying the C-5 at 240 kts. on 500′ AGL low-level navigation routes and making 45 deg. banked turns for course corrections. Fun times.

]]> By: Rob Mark http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/07/episode-64-experiential-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-660 Rob Mark Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:46:25 +0000 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=432#comment-660 Hey dcipod, what do you mean lame attempts at humor? I work very hard to steal the show where I can. But then I had a very difficult childhood and have many inadequacies to overcome. I personally think Max and Dan go out of their way to put up with me. Seriously, with Court gone and Dan and I being the new guys on the block working with Max, I'd be more surprised if people found the show exactly the same. My guess is Court would be crushed thinking he could have been so easily replaced. Sorry you're leaving, but how will you ever know if we find our mojo again if you're not around to tell us? Rob Hey dcipod, what do you mean lame attempts at humor? I work very hard to steal the show where I can. But then I had a very difficult childhood and have many inadequacies to overcome.

I personally think Max and Dan go out of their way to put up with me.

Seriously, with Court gone and Dan and I being the new guys on the block working with Max, I’d be more surprised if people found the show exactly the same. My guess is Court would be crushed thinking he could have been so easily replaced.

Sorry you’re leaving, but how will you ever know if we find our mojo again if you’re not around to tell us?

Rob

]]> By: dcipod http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/07/episode-64-experiential-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-658 dcipod Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:31:01 +0000 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=432#comment-658 Sad to say this, but the quality of this podcast has eroded seriously over the past several months. It has become rambling, unfocused and undisciplined. And, it is all-too-often hi-jacked by a certain relatively new guest host who interrupts too much and tends to make too many lame attempts at humor. This most recent episode highlighting "experiential journeys" for gay travelers is the final straw. WTF, indeed. I'll be removing this podcast from my iTunes download list. Too many other quality programs competing for my time. I hope you guys can get your mojo back. Sad to say this, but the quality of this podcast has eroded seriously over the past several months. It has become rambling, unfocused and undisciplined. And, it is all-too-often hi-jacked by a certain relatively new guest host who interrupts too much and tends to make too many lame attempts at humor. This most recent episode highlighting “experiential journeys” for gay travelers is the final straw. WTF, indeed. I’ll be removing this podcast from my iTunes download list. Too many other quality programs competing for my time. I hope you guys can get your mojo back.

]]> By: Steve Visscher http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/07/episode-64-experiential-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-656 Steve Visscher Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:18:16 +0000 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=432#comment-656 I agree with Kevin on this one....if it flies, its fair game for us hard line plane geeks!! I agree with Kevin on this one….if it flies, its fair game for us hard line plane geeks!!

]]> By: Kevin http://www.airplanegeeks.com/2009/09/07/episode-64-experiential-journeys/comment-page-1/#comment-655 Kevin Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:35:54 +0000 http://www.airplanegeeks.com/?p=432#comment-655 Hey guys, I have to say I can't agree with your comment in this episode about there being virtually no crossover between airplane geeks and military aviation geeks. I do what I can to keep up with anything that flies, grey or white. Whether it's how the airline biz is doing (or not, as the case may be), or which countries are buying F-35s (again... or not, as the case may be) I'm into it. Last year I closely followed the issues the USAF was having with their F-15s falling apart at the seams, I keep up with what aircraft are being purchased for defense contracts (particularly here in Canada, being that I'm a canuck, but elsewhere as well), and I also enjoy your podcast to keep up with what's going on in the commercial aviation world as well... who's buying out who, which companies are make which changes, and who's composite wings are causing massive delays. If it flies, it's all good. Kevin Hey guys,

I have to say I can’t agree with your comment in this episode about there being virtually no crossover between airplane geeks and military aviation geeks. I do what I can to keep up with anything that flies, grey or white.

Whether it’s how the airline biz is doing (or not, as the case may be), or which countries are buying F-35s (again… or not, as the case may be) I’m into it. Last year I closely followed the issues the USAF was having with their F-15s falling apart at the seams, I keep up with what aircraft are being purchased for defense contracts (particularly here in Canada, being that I’m a canuck, but elsewhere as well), and I also enjoy your podcast to keep up with what’s going on in the commercial aviation world as well… who’s buying out who, which companies are make which changes, and who’s composite wings are causing massive delays.

If it flies, it’s all good.

Kevin

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