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Originally Posted by CalIahFo
(Post 11280822)
On a semi-related subject, do any of you carry a log book of your flights? Passenger log books used to be pretty common but I haven't seen one in two years. About 2 years ago the FA brought up an older gentlemen who had a log book and was wondering if the captain would sign it. The captain did and then handed me the log while he chatted with our visitor. I flipped through his log and was blown away! The book itself was obviously very old (as was our visitor) but when I flipped to the first page I saw entry number one was from 1933! A quick trip through the book showed this guy had been on just about every major or national airline that had ever existed. Quite a few of the earliest flights were barnstormer rides on WWI era biplanes. This guy had never been a pilot only a passenger. As he was leaving I told him how impressed I was with his experience and his ability to keep a log for that long, to which he replied, "that's my second one!" The first was lost in a plane crash! A two-seater, him and the pilot walked away fine then the wreckage caught fire. Just wondering if anyone out there is still doing this (keeping a log, not crashing and burning airplanes:p).
I must admit, I am surprised at how little pushback I have gotten from my requests. Some pilots have been lazy about it, others have given a lot of great details and occasionally an extra surprise or two. I usually have my best luck international since there is not as much of a time constraint and thus the crew are more apt to invite me up for a chat. My fav experience? Getting a copy of the North Atlantic nav chart after arriving in AMS on a 744. ^^ Funniest? Chatting in the cockpit of an EK77A when the Captain suddenly had an odd look on his face - the President of Sri Lanka's security detail had boarded and were peering intently at me. Needless to say, it was time to sit! :D |
Originally Posted by CalIahFo
(Post 11280822)
On a semi-related subject, do any of you carry a log book of your flights? Passenger log books used to be pretty common but I haven't seen one in two years. About 2 years ago the FA brought up an older gentlemen who had a log book and was wondering if the captain would sign it. The captain did and then handed me the log while he chatted with our visitor. I flipped through his log and was blown away! The book itself was obviously very old (as was our visitor) but when I flipped to the first page I saw entry number one was from 1933! A quick trip through the book showed this guy had been on just about every major or national airline that had ever existed. Quite a few of the earliest flights were barnstormer rides on WWI era biplanes. This guy had never been a pilot only a passenger. As he was leaving I told him how impressed I was with his experience and his ability to keep a log for that long, to which he replied, "that's my second one!" The first was lost in a plane crash! A two-seater, him and the pilot walked away fine then the wreckage caught fire. Just wondering if anyone out there is still doing this (keeping a log, not crashing and burning airplanes:p).
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Regarding the announcements about landmarks, routes, etc... I do like knowing where we are and what's out there. In the summer of 2007, flying LGW-CLE we had an amazing view of Greenland, and I was very happy that the flight deck pointed that out. We were actually able to see icebergs - it was that clear. I really appreciated that it was brought to the attention of the passengers.
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I have a log book but only for some of my personal trips with my dad and brother and even not all those are documented. I do keep a Flight Memory pretty religiously and have encouraged my dad to review his logs so that I can update the trips in there.
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- Does anyone actually pay attention to these?
I don't really listen; for me is just a calibration point. When I hear that announcement, I know that the door will close soon. It's really up to the pilot; if the pilot is entertaining, I listen. To see if you are paying attention can anyone tell me what is in the announcements? Something about the flight time and anything that the pilot doesn't know he or she promises to tell us later (when it's too late to get off <g>) Do you get any useful info from them? I get a kick out of pilots who give trivia--the amount of fuel we'll burn, etc. Would you prefer we just shut up so you can sleep? Those three announcements are fine by me. Do you like additional announcements such as "those of you on the left side of the aircraft should have an excellent view of the Grand Canyon, while those on the right can see Mount Rainer..." (on a day with REALLY good visibility) As long as there are not too many!! |
Originally Posted by xzh445
(Post 11280921)
Middle seat ALWAYS is entitled to the armrests.
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Originally Posted by LukeSkywaiter
(Post 11276608)
I full agree about the FA announcements. On redeyes, I *always* make every announcement - and show the preview - on the ground. The only announcement I make once airborne is "seatbelts" and and the final approach announcements.
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Originally Posted by CalIahFo
(Post 11280488)
...When a fleet of emergency vehicles goes zooming past your window on the way to the end of 22L you say to yourself, "I wonder what's up?" At the same time the pilots are looking at each other saying, "I wonder what's up?" We are at the mercy of other agencies (ATC and CO operations mainly)
Originally Posted by CalIahFo
(Post 11280488)
...Here's my question for you, would you like updates every 10 minutes even if there is no new information? I know the captains I fly with have multiple schools of thought on this issue so on one flight you get constant updates and on another you get none.
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Originally Posted by COFlyerCLE
(Post 11281695)
Regarding the announcements about landmarks, routes, etc... I do like knowing where we are and what's out there. In the summer of 2007, flying LGW-CLE we had an amazing view of Greenland, and I was very happy that the flight deck pointed that out. We were actually able to see icebergs - it was that clear. I really appreciated that it was brought to the attention of the passengers.
Fantastic scenery although I don't think it would be much of a vacation if someone just dropped you off in the boonies there. |
i know xyzzy has a great logbook because he showed us at the do. it was fun to look through and they weren't even my travels.
Originally Posted by CalIahFo
(Post 11280488)
Here's my question for you, would you like updates every 10 minutes even if there is no new information? I know the captains I fly with have multiple schools of thought on this issue so on one flight you get constant updates and on another you get none.
if you mean while in flight, no way thanks for being here on ft... |
cross dress and verify straps
Originally Posted by FT Lurker
(Post 11276127)
"cross check and verify straps"
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Originally Posted by COFlyerCLE
(Post 11281661)
No logbook here, but I do track all my flights online at flightmemory.com (see the link in my signature). Recently, I started collecting the tail number as well. So let me ask you - how much of a hassle is it if a passenger asks you for the tail number? There are times when it is hard to see it from the gate, and you can't always see it on the certificate above the boarding door (or on some planes, that certificate is somewhere else - as I found on the 753).
No need to panic when you can't see the number on the tail. |
I also prefer the guided tour flight, especially when we are flying over a interesting landmark.
There is a golf course tucked into a mountain valley visible on approach to Burbank. I would love it if a pilot would tell me what course it is. (I'll bet someone here knows.) I have had a few UA pilots who have used channel 9 extensively and kept up a running narrative during the flight. Loved it. As I can't sleep while flying, even at night I like to hear what that group of lights is off to the left. |
I fly into LGA a lot and I wish the pilots would let people know what side of the plane Manhattan is on. Or point out how you can see the subway stations and trains at night flying over Brooklyn. It would be nice for visitors. It would be very nice for that family that Ooohs and Aaahs over the Newark skyline thinking it's Manhattan :p
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Originally Posted by LGAiahSAT
(Post 11282829)
I fly into LGA a lot and I wish the pilots would let people know what side of the plane Manhattan is on. Or point out how you can see the subway stations and trains at night flying over Brooklyn. It would be nice for visitors. It would be very nice for that family that Ooohs and Aaahs over the Newark skyline thinking it's Manhattan :p
Of course, I might splurge to go to the cocktail lounge near the top with a lady friend on a date to impress her... |
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