Ask the pilot
May 27, 2010 | 6:58 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Boston
Posts: 467
Ask the pilot
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Dear FlyerTalk Members:
I am very happy to announce the launch of the brand-new ASK THE PILOT website...
HTTP://WWW.ASKTHEPILOT.COM
The new site is entirely different -- and vastly more informative -- than the original ATP site. Where the original was mostly a promotional tool for my book and column, the new one is designed as a free resource site for frequent flyers, nervous passengers and world travelers, with a scope and content unparalleled anywhere on the Web or in print.
He said, modestly.
The site is organized into seven, topically arranged and easy-to-navigate chapters of frequently asked questions covering virtually every concern and curiosity that a flyer might have, from the technical aspects of how planes fly to discussions of the safety and service cultures of the world's airlines.
A second section features a wide selection of essays, stories, and memoirs drawn from my personal experiences and my columns at Salon.com.
The basic format is adapted from my book, which was published in 2004, but the text has been fully updated and greatly expanded. Approximately 70 percent of the content is new and virtually all of it has in some way been revised.
Why I did this is a long story. My publisher decided against moving forward with an adequately revised second edition of ASK THE PILOT, which I thought was a terrible and foolish idea. So, I revised the book anyway, expanded it considerably, and the results are yours to savor, free and online.
Yes, I sell t-shirts and ball caps, but this is not a commercial site. My primary aim is to inform, and to address the many myths, fallacies, and other misinformation perpetuated by the media and urban legend.
I hope you'll drop by...
HTTP://WWW.ASKTHEPILOT.COM
Best regards,
Patrick Smith
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Dear FlyerTalk Members:
I am very happy to announce the launch of the brand-new ASK THE PILOT website...
HTTP://WWW.ASKTHEPILOT.COM
The new site is entirely different -- and vastly more informative -- than the original ATP site. Where the original was mostly a promotional tool for my book and column, the new one is designed as a free resource site for frequent flyers, nervous passengers and world travelers, with a scope and content unparalleled anywhere on the Web or in print.
He said, modestly.
The site is organized into seven, topically arranged and easy-to-navigate chapters of frequently asked questions covering virtually every concern and curiosity that a flyer might have, from the technical aspects of how planes fly to discussions of the safety and service cultures of the world's airlines.
A second section features a wide selection of essays, stories, and memoirs drawn from my personal experiences and my columns at Salon.com.
The basic format is adapted from my book, which was published in 2004, but the text has been fully updated and greatly expanded. Approximately 70 percent of the content is new and virtually all of it has in some way been revised.
Why I did this is a long story. My publisher decided against moving forward with an adequately revised second edition of ASK THE PILOT, which I thought was a terrible and foolish idea. So, I revised the book anyway, expanded it considerably, and the results are yours to savor, free and online.
Yes, I sell t-shirts and ball caps, but this is not a commercial site. My primary aim is to inform, and to address the many myths, fallacies, and other misinformation perpetuated by the media and urban legend.
I hope you'll drop by...
HTTP://WWW.ASKTHEPILOT.COM
Best regards,
Patrick Smith
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May 29, 2010 | 9:27 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: USA; UA-1K; Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,730
Patrick,
I'm a big fan.
You've done a wonderful job with your site. I try and recommend your stuff to anyone I know who has any reservations (pardon the pun)at all about flying, and have sent your book to a number of clients. The fact that you've kept this information free is incredible. For the record, your publisher is a moron for not snapping this up in to a new book.
Since you didn't mention your tshirts and hats that are available on your site, I will. A friend of mine bought one just for all the free information she got.
I will also mention that there is a Faceook fan site for you here which I know is run by some of your fans, but is pretty informative and fun as well.
Thanks for news that helps keep flying fun!!!
I'm a big fan.
You've done a wonderful job with your site. I try and recommend your stuff to anyone I know who has any reservations (pardon the pun)at all about flying, and have sent your book to a number of clients. The fact that you've kept this information free is incredible. For the record, your publisher is a moron for not snapping this up in to a new book.
Since you didn't mention your tshirts and hats that are available on your site, I will. A friend of mine bought one just for all the free information she got.
I will also mention that there is a Faceook fan site for you here which I know is run by some of your fans, but is pretty informative and fun as well.
Thanks for news that helps keep flying fun!!!
May 29, 2010 | 10:09 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
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Posts: 9,502
Patrick, thank you. I listen when you call in to WBAL in Baltimore for the Ron Smith show. Even called in a few times. Very cool stuff.