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brett

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  1. I don't remember exactly what the details were but I seem to think there was a reason why the controllers let both taxi down the runway, mostly due to crowding. I tend to blame the KLM Captain for not asking for clarity and his impatience in wanting to take off. Hard to blame Pan Am since there wasn't clear markings for the taxiway turnoffs. Due to the heavy fog and unclear voices of the ATC the KLM Captain should have been a bunch more cautious. Thanks for the updated info Frank.
  2. High-speed fun for altruist(is that the right word?) reasons, count me in. I forgot how much fun flying jets were, hooyah! Nicely done Doering, I felt like I was along for the flight. Only ten or so minutes in the air but I have to wonder how much the transportation costs were.
  3. Lots of changing scenery in this video Frank, very cool. Thanks for the views.
  4. Yea, illegal in some states here in the US too, I guess they don't think people should be able to have any Personal Protection.
  5. Impressive fella no doubt, his flight(s) to help out the RFD shows what a great guy he is also. Thanks for taking us along his route, I put it in my favorites for later flight ideas and maybe flying further up in Queensland while I do it. Australia is a great place to fly. Thanks for the views Frank.
  6. Mutley's members; Reported the above post due to a questionable link inserted into his post which is one a two year old thread.
  7. I like this story, the best way to build a business is by getting out there and beating the bushes and that is exactly what Mr. Mercer did. And what a place to do it in, gorgeous part of the world with plenty of opportunity. Thanks Frank, another great video story. A shame the government took over the flying business, something wrong about that in my mind. As another side note(s), I always liked the way folks wore suits back then, even when working. Also, anyone else wonder what the inside of that plane smelled like. Never saw this plane before so looked up some images of inside an
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