Aviation

**Kyouya Ohtori Ouran Host** · 09-21-2011, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by Cynful

The Ten Busiest Airspaces In The U.S.

http://www.txchnologist.com/volumes/...ces-in-the-u-s

It's no surprise seeing SoCal being on the top spot.

...and I always wonder why traffic is so damn crazy here in LA...

**Sulamith** · 09-21-2011, 05:29 PM

OMG!!

**Cubican** · 09-22-2011, 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by Kyouya Ohtori Ouran Host

It's no surprise seeing SoCal being on the top spot.

...and I always wonder why traffic is so damn crazy here in LA...

Word. I never ever ever ever take flights out of Ontario Intl. The Santa Anas are mad crazy there. I have mad respect for the pilots that take off and especially attempt to land there.

One prime example as to why I use LAX or San Diego for travel. This is some random TV News footage. These UPS pilots tried twice to land at Ontario before saying eff it and was re-routed to LAX.

Nuts of steel and super cat-like reflexes!
http://youtu.be/ow96LeEQSBI

**Kyouya Ohtori Ouran Host** · 09-22-2011, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Cubican

Word. I never ever ever ever take flights out of Ontario Intl. The Santa Anas are mad crazy there. I have mad respect for the pilots that take off and especially attempt to land there.

One prime example as to why I use LAX or San Diego for travel. This is some random TV News footage. These UPS pilots tried twice to land at Ontario before saying eff it and was re-routed to LAX.

Nuts of steel and super cat-like reflexes!
http://youtu.be/ow96LeEQSBI

Even most of the smaller airports here in Los Angeles (Santa Monica Airport, Van Nuys, Pacoima, etc.) seem so busy and VERY active all the time.

**Cubican** · 09-22-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Kyouya Ohtori Ouran Host

Even most of the smaller airports here in Los Angeles (Santa Monica Airport, Van Nuys, Pacoima, etc.) seem so busy and VERY active all the time.

I was born and raised in Santa Monica and know that airprot very well. It is super busy all the time.

**duchessmary** · 09-22-2011, 06:38 PM

I'm confused. Why has this thread's title been changed?

**Sulamith** · 09-22-2011, 06:50 PM

There was an interesting post right before I posted my "OMG" post yesterday afternoon and it has been removed. Not for me to try to explain. For a second, I thought I was hallucinating the missing post that prompted my "OMG" post! LOL! But IMHO, this thread was strangely quiet after that post. Maybe a moderator will explain a bit?? Hope so, cos I love this thread.

**Kyouya Ohtori Ouran Host** · 09-22-2011, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by Sulamith

There was an interesting post right before I posted my "OMG" post yesterday afternoon and it has been removed. Not for me to try to explain. For a second, I thought I was hallucinating the missing post that prompted my "OMG" post! LOL! But IMHO, this thread was strangely quiet after that post. Maybe a moderator will explain a bit?? Hope so, cos I love this thread.

Word; too much weird shit has been going on in here lately.

FizzyGrissom · 09-23-2011, 02:22 AM

I was scared it was gone.

**Cynful** · 09-23-2011, 09:00 AM

John Travolta: I'm Flying My Family All Over the Globe...

http://www.people.com/people/article...530523,00.html

**Barbossa** · 09-23-2011, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Cynful

John Travolta: I'm Flying My Family All Over the Globe...

http://www.people.com/people/article...530523,00.html

Hollywood Icon, jet pilot, owner of a Gulfstream and Boeing 707, has a mansion next to a runway. Damn I hate this guy!

**Aviatrix** · 09-23-2011, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by Cynful

John Travolta: I'm Flying My Family All Over the Globe...

http://www.people.com/people/article...530523,00.html

Wow, to have money like that... wonder what happened to his 707? Did he take it out to help the world out with high emissions standards?

I still like Cyn's idea of having our very own FAD Gulfstream 5... to take a trip to the prettier parts of Cuba. Granted, it may not seat enough FAD's as JT's Challenger might (not sure of it's configuration either).

**Cynful** · 09-23-2011, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Barbossa

Hollywood Icon, jet pilot, owner of a Gulfstream and Boeing 707, has a mansion next to a runway. Damn I hate this guy!

I would hate him except I LOVE him so much!!!

Originally Posted by Aviatrix

Wow, to have money like that... wonder what happened to his 707? Did he take it out to help the world out with high emissions standards?

I still like Cyn's idea of having our very own FAD Gulfstream 5... to take a trip to the prettier parts of Cuba. Granted, it may not seat enough FAD's as JT's Challenger might (not sure of it's configuration either).

How about we ask JT to fly us hags there? After all, he is an experienced and licensed pilot AND he has a personable and charming personality. I think he would be loads of fun to be around!!!

**cindyt** · 09-23-2011, 12:07 PM

Well! I nevah! That is, I don't recall ever being on a thread where John Travolta is loved. Lol.

If ya'll should buy an FAD plane or get JT to fly you to wherever, someone else can have my seat. I am ascared to fly.

**Cynful** · 09-23-2011, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Cynful

John Travolta: I'm Flying My Family All Over the Globe...

http://www.people.com/people/article...530523,00.html

John Travolta to promote Bombardierâ??s three families of business jets...

http://www.marketingmag.ca/news/mark...ess-jets-36412

**Cynful** · 09-23-2011, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by cindyt

Well! I nevah! That is, I don't recall ever being on a thread where John Travolta is loved. Lol.

If ya'll should buy an FAD plane or get JT to fly you to wherever, someone else can have my seat. I am ascared to fly.

I guess there's always a first Cindy!

We would MISS you...hope you would change your mind and come along on the FAD plane adventures!

**Sulamith** · 09-23-2011, 12:52 PM

I love John Travolta. He really made something out of himself.

**John Trim** · 09-23-2011, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Cynful

John Travolta: I'm Flying My Family All Over the Globe...

http://www.people.com/people/article...530523,00.html

I'm confused.the artical state that this is the latest and LARGEST plane purchased by Travolta. I did a search for picture of the plane and it looks like a personal or business jet and a lot smaller then a 707. What gives?

**Cynful** · 09-23-2011, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by John Trim

I'm confused.the artical state that this is the latest and LARGEST plane purchased by Travolta. I did a search for picture of the plane and it looks like a personal or business jet and a lot smaller then a 707. What gives?

I think they are wrong John- as far as I know, Travolta still owns the rare short body style 707 that is painted with Qantas livery. Here it is in February of 2011:

John Travolta's 707-138 Takeoff at LAX (2-11-11)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKJM...eature=related

**Barbossa** · 09-23-2011, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Cynful

I think they are wrong John- as far as I know, Travolta still owns the rare short body style 707 that is painted with Qantas livery. Here it is in February of 2011:

John Travolta's 707-138 Takeoff at LAX (2-11-11)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKJM...eature=related

Damn I'm jealous!

What a beautiful jet, the aviation equivalent of owning a vintage Cadillac etc. That's plane has got to cost a fortune to maintain. As they say, it's good to be the king!

**duchessmary** · 09-23-2011, 04:05 PM

That is such a beauty of a 707! But what it must cost to maintain?!!!

**Cynful** · 09-23-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Barbossa

Damn I'm jealous!

What a beautiful jet, the aviation equivalent of owning a vintage Cadillac etc. That's plane has got to cost a fortune to maintain. As they say, it's good to be the king!

Originally Posted by duchessmary

That is such a beauty of a 707! But what it must cost to maintain?!!!

And here are some more pictures of the king's castle...

Yes, I am GREEN with envy too!!!

House & Architecture Design
John Travolta Airport Home:

http://www.house-arch.com/john-travo...port-home.html

**Jerseysucks** · 09-23-2011, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Jerseysucks

I just saw (heard) a commercial about FedEx it was a really good commercial about how they transport body parts. for transplants I believe. I'm thinking that's what it was I only caught bits and pieces of it.
God I miss my computer. I don't miss my telephone at all but man I miss the computer. I hate using the library computer. My wife justs sits on the other end reading up on menapause.

I actually found it on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noqHQKqrDro

**Jerseysucks** · 09-23-2011, 05:37 PM

A great video of FedEx's Memphis Hub.
Joe are you in any of these planes?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYzQ7JSBIGU

**Jerseysucks** · 09-23-2011, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by John Trim

I'm confused.the artical state that this is the latest and LARGEST plane purchased by Travolta. I did a search for picture of the plane and it looks like a personal or business jet and a lot smaller then a 707. What gives?

John, John, John I thought you were up on all this aviation news, you too cynful and avi.
John Travoltas 707 was only a loaner! Xenu wanted it back so when the alien that Scientology is based on wants his 707 back you better come up with the keys and cut down the fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror post haste.
God I missed my computer. Not the phone.

**Cynful** · 09-23-2011, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Jerseysucks

John, John, John I thought you were up on all this aviation news, you too cynful and avi.
John Travoltas 707 was only a loaner! Xenu wanted it back so when the alien that Scientology is based on wants his 707 back you better come up with the keys and cut down the fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror post haste.
God I missed my computer. Not the phone.

Ruh roh.

Too funny Jersey!!!

**Kyouya Ohtori Ouran Host** · 09-23-2011, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Cynful

I think they are wrong John- as far as I know, Travolta still owns the rare short body style 707 that is painted with Qantas livery. Here it is in February of 2011:

John Travolta's 707-138 Takeoff at LAX (2-11-11)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKJM...eature=related

Very nice plane...and, in my opinion, a good (and smooth?) takeoff!

**Jerseysucks** · 09-23-2011, 07:40 PM

Something bothers me about Travolta flying his jets.
Here's an aeronautical question for Joe.
If Travolta takes off in his 707 (before he gave it back to Xenu) you have to wonder
how his toupe reacts during take off. Do you think with the G-forces of taking off and bouncing around hit toupe goes up and down like the singing fish?

**Cynful** · 09-23-2011, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Cynful

I think they are wrong John- as far as I know, Travolta still owns the rare short body style 707 that is painted with Qantas livery. Here it is in February of 2011:

John Travolta's 707-138 Takeoff at LAX (2-11-11)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKJM...eature=related

An EXCELLENT article here..."Know Your Boeings":

http://www.gadling.com/2011/09/23/co...-your-boeings/

**Kyouya Ohtori Ouran Host** · 09-23-2011, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Cynful

An EXCELLENT article here..."Know Your Boeings":

http://www.gadling.com/2011/09/23/co...-your-boeings/

Just goes to show how successful of a company Boeing is, making so many models and variations for decades.

**neilmpenny** · 09-23-2011, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Cynful

An EXCELLENT article here..."Know Your Boeings":

http://www.gadling.com/2011/09/23/co...-your-boeings/

He is the pilot ambassador for QANTAS, that is why the aircraft sports the old QANTAS livery. Inside however, it is a palace and nothing like the old 707's

**Cynful** · 09-24-2011, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by neilmpenny

He is the pilot ambassador for QANTAS, that is why the aircraft sports the old QANTAS livery. Inside however, it is a palace and nothing like the old 707's

Nice work if you can get it! Now he is also going to be an ambassador for Bombardier's three classes of business jets. Not too shabby!!!

**Cynful** · 09-24-2011, 12:15 AM

Flying Cars on the Rise...

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/flyin...2005&GT1=22025

FizzyGrissom · 09-24-2011, 02:24 AM

John Travolta's is a very distinctive and beautiful jet. I would be stoked if I ever saw it "in the flesh" so to speak.

I am just annoyed I can't go plane spotting. I live nowhere near an airport, and if I ever go to the city, the people I go with always complain about it.

**neilmpenny** · 09-24-2011, 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by FizzyGrissom

John Travolta's is a very distinctive and beautiful jet. I would be stoked if I ever saw it "in the flesh" so to speak.

I am just annoyed I can't go plane spotting. I live nowhere near an airport, and if I ever go to the city, the people I go with always complain about it.

What part of Victoria are you from? Monday morning I will be flying into Melbourne, hiring a car and driving up to Corowa via the Wang. No time for toodles though as the wife and mother in law will be onboard lol.

FizzyGrissom · 09-24-2011, 03:08 AM

Horsham. You'll be going in a completely different direction. lol

I hope you have a great trip! (Woulda been cool to catch up though!)

**neilmpenny** · 09-24-2011, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by FizzyGrissom

Horsham. You'll be going in a completely different direction. lol

I hope you have a great trip! (Woulda been cool to catch up though!)

Ah, out in the Wimmera. My mum was born in Donald and Grandad (since passed) was born in Warracknabeal. Small world!

FizzyGrissom · 09-24-2011, 03:34 AM

Very small world. How awesome!

(I have sent you a PM. I hope you don't mind.)

**Jerseysucks** · 09-24-2011, 11:42 AM

I have a question for the whole board I'm sure 1 of you knows the answer to this.
A few years ago a sattelite that was going to come down I'm not sure if it was going to comr down in a populated area or what but they chose to blow it up in space using a missle.
It didn't sit very well with some nations because they were worries it was a military test so they were invited to watch.
Anyone remember this?

FizzyGrissom · 09-24-2011, 07:23 PM

Do you mean the Mir Space Station? Otherwise, I believe the Skylab deorbit in 1979 was controversial because of miscalculations, and it hit near Perth, Australia instead of in South Africa where they directed it.

**Jerseysucks** · 09-25-2011, 04:20 PM

No it wasn't Mir or Skylab, they just reentered the atmosphere, burnt up and hit some people.
This happened during the George W Bush era.

**Cynful** · 09-25-2011, 07:04 PM

Boeing and ANA celebrate the first 787 delivery on 9/26/2011....FABULOUS!!!

www.boeing.com

**duchessmary** · 09-25-2011, 07:15 PM

Thanks Cyn, for posting, on what would've been my dad's birthday tomorrow! He was an aviation fan, and flew Spitfires in WWII when he was an Army/Air Core Captain. He helped fuel my interest. Bless you!!!

**Cynful** · 09-25-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by duchessmary

Thanks Cyn, for posting, on what would've been my dad's birthday tomorrow! He was an aviation fan, and flew Spitfires in WWII when he was an Army/Air Core Captain. He helped fuel my interest. Bless you!!!

You are so very welcome duchessmary! Your dad must have been a truly remarkable man, especially to have raised a daughter like you!
How wonderful that a major aviation event is happening on his birthday...I will be thinking of both you and your dad as I watch some of the ceremonies tomorrow.

**duchessmary** · 09-25-2011, 08:13 PM

Thank you, Cynthia. I'm grateful for your thoughts!!! I miss him a lot!

**Cynful** · 09-26-2011, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Cynful

Boeing and ANA celebrate the first 787 delivery on 9/26/2011....FABULOUS!!!

www.boeing.com

It was truly fantastic watching the Boeing/ANA 787 dedication ceremony this morning!

**duchessmary** · 09-26-2011, 12:25 PM

Rats I missed the ceremony. I'll have to go look for it!!

**Cynful** · 09-26-2011, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by duchessmary

Rats I missed the ceremony. I'll have to go look for it!!

It will be added to the www.boeing.com site later this evening!

**Kyouya Ohtori Ouran Host** · 09-26-2011, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Cynful

Boeing and ANA celebrate the first 787 delivery on 9/26/2011....FABULOUS!!!

www.boeing.com

I'll need to stream this from the site later tonight.

**Jerseysucks** · 09-26-2011, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Barbossa

Hollywood Icon, jet pilot, owner of a Gulfstream and Boeing 707, has a mansion next to a runway. Damn I hate this guy!

You're not alone in hating him, his neighbors in Ocala hate him too because the 707 is too big a plane for the runway. The plane kicks up alot of rocks and he's had some damage from them when he lands.

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