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The reason that Boeing did not adopt the sidestick controls was based on the preference of chief pilots from the first eight carriers that had bought the 777. All carriers since that are buying and have bought Boeing commercial airliners since prefer yoke controls in the cockpit. This was confirmed in a conversation between Alan Mulally and myself when he was president of Boeing Commercial. Here is the reason why.   Letter of the Week: Airbuses Fly "Like a Video Game" I would like to offer my comments and perspective with regard to the Air France Flight 447 accident . I have been a A-330 captain since 2003 and have over 4500 hours in the aircraft. While many A-320 pilots undoubtedly have more series time, I believe this probably makes me one of the most experienced A330 pilots in the world. When asked how I like the aircraft, I tell people that there is likely no easier airplane to take over an ocean, and that the systems design and presentation is superb. Th...

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Navy pilots are a little bit crazy!!!!!  Maybe big time crazy!!!!! But still the BEST. Very Good LSO, DARN GOOD PILOT.  Real Pro!  Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty This is a Navy helicopter landing.   Imagine catching up to a ship moving into the wind at 20kts with a gusty 30 knot headwind and gusts moving over the cabin at 50+.  Stopping and pitching up and down 15' or more,  these pilots have their work cut out for them,  syncing these movements are just about impossible, and this is just a test to see if the machine is capable.          VIDEO ONLY:  NO SOUND! http://www.prismdefence.com.au/index.htm -- ~~/)

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Hi Tim, Please post as desired. Thanks, Russ Ryle

Front row seat at Cape Canaveral ! This is the stuff you DON'T normally see. ( It is silent until the last few seconds ) http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=KZrFC988Thc

uses for a retired airplane http://www.cheapflightsfinder.com/7-fantastic-uses-for-a-retired-airplane.htm

Don’t watch the end unless you have a strong stomach. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSbTCjCTubQ&feature=player_embedded

Boy , I hurt just thinking of the G's they pull in some of the maneuvers.  WOW Blue Angels show on youtube. Because it is HD, it takes a time to load. Great perspective with much of it filmed from the cockpit.  You see the formation then see it from the pilot or camera  view. It is in HD; hope your computer can handle it.  This was recorded in Pensacola FL.   And El Centro , CA http://www.youtube.com/watch_ popup?v=W6tB8Lf7YoU

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Subject:   F-111 Belly Landing For the pilots out there, enjoy.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIyYK9oz9Go

Here are the pictures I took At  Sun N Fun They are in the order that they were taken. I got there Sunday morning Mar 27 and left the following Sunday morning Apr 3. Jim Scroggins __._,_.__ __,_._,___

Sun N Fun 2011 pictures http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150192388678623&id=192081688622&aid=358039

From Bill H http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu8S5vn6ShI -- ~~/)

This seems to be the best site summarizing the situation.  Thankfully, only planes lost - all folks safe. Russ Ryle http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=121441

Good work by Sarah Sackmann catching the detail of Jim's motor.

Dick Darling shared his pictures of the tour. Picture Show

http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/reregistration_faq/ Owners will need to re-register, and the FAA has provided information about how it goes. The schedule on this page, will give you an idea when they will be getting to you.