Old Timer's Airline Quiz and Discussion.
May 5, 2019, 5:08 pm
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NW via MSP then? No idea about aircraft types, but I think you are correct about the 753’s introduction in 1999. Maybe a DC-9-30 and then a 757?
I managed to get a trip with a couple 757-300s as well - DTW-SEA and then SEA-MSP a few days later in December 2004. I got a couple DC-9 flights on that trip too - both a -30 and -50 series, though I never got to fly on the -10.
SDF-MSP 6:15 pm - 7:14 pm, Northwest Airlines flight 1049, DC-9-30, meal service (and free!), on time 60% per e-mailed receipt
MSP-SFO 8:15 pm - 10:26 pm, Northwest Airlines flight 357, A320-200, on time - n/a
looking at the current Delta schedule, there is a 7:55 - 10:13 pm 757 flight, which is timed for a few minutes longer than the 1998 flight. Delta no longer flies SDF-MSP but Delta Connection/Skywest does.
I had the opportunity to fly aboard the DC-9-10, -30, -40, -50 but never the -20, which only a few were built for Scandinavian. The -20 was essentially a -10 fuselage mated with a larger -30 wing.
May 6, 2019, 3:25 pm
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It is still possible to fly on board a DC9-21 here in the U.S.
In fact, you can jump out of this DC9 as well via the integral rear airstairs.....although use of a parachute when doing so is highly recommended.
https://www.airliners.net/photo/Perr...CdXkAXXiBkPjow
And I believe this particular airplane was operated by Allegiant Air before it was acquired by Perris Valley Skydiving in southern California.
In fact, you can jump out of this DC9 as well via the integral rear airstairs.....although use of a parachute when doing so is highly recommended.
https://www.airliners.net/photo/Perr...CdXkAXXiBkPjow
And I believe this particular airplane was operated by Allegiant Air before it was acquired by Perris Valley Skydiving in southern California.
May 7, 2019, 5:42 am
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It's, I suppose, only right that, of all aircraft types on all my BA flights, that 146/RJ flight I referred to above was the one that yesterday led to this:
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May 7, 2019, 8:33 am
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May 7, 2019, 9:06 am
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It is still possible to fly on board a DC9-21 here in the U.S.
In fact, you can jump out of this DC9 as well via the integral rear airstairs.....although use of a parachute when doing so is highly recommended.
https://www.airliners.net/photo/Perr...CdXkAXXiBkPjow
And I believe this particular airplane was operated by Allegiant Air before it was acquired by Perris Valley Skydiving in southern California.
In fact, you can jump out of this DC9 as well via the integral rear airstairs.....although use of a parachute when doing so is highly recommended.
https://www.airliners.net/photo/Perr...CdXkAXXiBkPjow
And I believe this particular airplane was operated by Allegiant Air before it was acquired by Perris Valley Skydiving in southern California.
(I’m not even sure they still have DC-9s?)
May 7, 2019, 11:14 am
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For those who don't know the detail (or don't read the BA board here), progression through the BA "ranks" is a real challenge, especially where corporately you do everything in Economy. Each year those Tier Points, which need to get to 300 for Bronze and 600 for Silver, get reset back to zero. And my return trip to Dublin scored ... 5 points for the outward, and 10 return (different fare class, still in the back). I'm going to Glasgow tomorrow, that will be 5 each way. And my anniversary date for points reset is 8 May. Phew, just made it !
May 7, 2019, 11:59 am
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For those who don't know the detail (or don't read the BA board here), progression through the BA "ranks" is a real challenge, especially where corporately you do everything in Economy. Each year those Tier Points, which need to get to 300 for Bronze and 600 for Silver, get reset back to zero. And my return trip to Dublin scored ... 5 points for the outward, and 10 return (different fare class, still in the back). I'm going to Glasgow tomorrow, that will be 5 each way. And my anniversary date for points reset is 8 May. Phew, just made it !
May 7, 2019, 5:54 pm
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Last BAC One-Eleven flight
Greetings to all. Currently on a road trip from Cleveland, OH to Charlevoix, MI and back. Staying in Elyria, OH about 20 miles from CLE tonight.
Reports on the net say Northrop Grumman's One Eleven, N164W made its last flight yesterday (6 May) from BWI. It had been one of their test aircraft for many years, having been delivered from LGW to Westinghouse International in 1983. It was previously with Dan Air as G-AXCK (s/n 090).
I can't cope with posting a link from a mobile phone but if you search the photostream on
flickr bwi2muc you should see a couple of photos taken yesterday.
All the best
KT
Reports on the net say Northrop Grumman's One Eleven, N164W made its last flight yesterday (6 May) from BWI. It had been one of their test aircraft for many years, having been delivered from LGW to Westinghouse International in 1983. It was previously with Dan Air as G-AXCK (s/n 090).
I can't cope with posting a link from a mobile phone but if you search the photostream on
flickr bwi2muc you should see a couple of photos taken yesterday.
All the best
KT
May 7, 2019, 6:15 pm
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They should have renamed the programme to something more sensible, in my opinion, especially now that anyone who collects Avios in the U.K. has to do so via a BAEC account.
May 7, 2019, 7:14 pm
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Greetings to all. Currently on a road trip from Cleveland, OH to Charlevoix, MI and back. Staying in Elyria, OH about 20 miles from CLE tonight.
Reports on the net say Northrop Grumman's One Eleven, N164W made its last flight yesterday (6 May) from BWI. It had been one of their test aircraft for many years, having been delivered from LGW to Westinghouse International in 1983. It was previously with Dan Air as G-AXCK (s/n 090).
I can't cope with posting a link from a mobile phone but if you search the photostream on
flickr bwi2muc you should see a couple of photos taken yesterday.
All the best
KT
Reports on the net say Northrop Grumman's One Eleven, N164W made its last flight yesterday (6 May) from BWI. It had been one of their test aircraft for many years, having been delivered from LGW to Westinghouse International in 1983. It was previously with Dan Air as G-AXCK (s/n 090).
I can't cope with posting a link from a mobile phone but if you search the photostream on
flickr bwi2muc you should see a couple of photos taken yesterday.
All the best
KT
I think it was the last airworthy One-Eleven anywhere in the world
May 8, 2019, 1:17 am
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You go, WHBM! Congratulations on Silver Status. I can't help but wonder if maybe you'd be better off joining Alaska's Mileage Plan and having your BA miles posted to its Mileage Plan account. 5 miles credit on a flight to Glasgow is ridiculous. If that's all they have to offer on a flight of that length, what's the point? Come over to the good side. In years past some Australian FTers spoke of signing up for American's Aadvantage plan as it was more rewarding than Qantas' plan. As it's only May, I should imagine gold or better should be a breeze for you.
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May 8, 2019, 1:31 am
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AIRPORT QUIZ QUESTIONS
1. In 2009 a US Airways Airbus A320 climbing away from New York’s LaGuardia Airport struck a flock of birds, disabling both engines. The aircraft was forced to ditch on the Hudson River and the incident later became the subject of the movie “Sully”. Bird strikes are a problem at airports all over the world. According to statistics released by the FAA, from January 1st, 2000 to November 30, 2008, this U.S. airport had the most reported total bird strikes in the U.S. with 2,090. What airport was it?
2. In the early 1970s, this city’s NFL team won the Super Bowl. The charter flight returning the team from its Super Bowl victory had to be diverted from their home city’s main airport to its as yet unfinished new airport due to a runway incursion by fans hoping to greet the team upon its arrival. Identify the NFL team and which airport this charter flight landed at.
A N S W E R E D
3. In 1968, Salt Lake City Municipal Airport was renamed Salt Lake City International Airport. Identify the international route and the airline that flew it that precipitated this name change.
A N S W E R E D
4. Denver International Airport’s runway 16R/34L, measuring 16,000ft long, is the longest commercial runway in North America. Without looking them up on the internet, can you identify the second and third longest commercial runways in the U.S.? And if you can't look 'em up without consulting the internet - pffft! Why bother?
5. The designer of St. Louis’ famous 630’ tall Gateway Arch also designed two prominent terminal buildings at two major U.S. international airports. Identify the designer and the two airport terminal buildings he designed.
A N S W E R E D
6. What was the first airport in the world to operate scheduled international commercial services? Where did the flight go?
7. What was the first airport in the world to install moving sidewalks?
8. I have identified seven airports serving significantly large U.S. cities (not counting regional or general aviation airports) that are named after U.S. presidents. Can you identify all seven of them? Of course you can! Git after it!
A N S W E R E D
9. Washington’s Dulles International Airport, which opened in 1962, was the first commercial airport in the U.S. specifically designed for commercial jets. As such, what was the first commercial airliner to land at IAD?
A N S W E R E D
10. This U.S. city’s airport was the first to have an air traffic control tower and a radio controlled air traffic control system. Name it.
11. In 2002, this was the first U.S. airport to federalize its security force after the passage of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act. It is effectively known as the birthplace of the TSA. So then, which airport is it?
12. This airport (NOT in the U.S.) has the first as well as the oldest Duty Free shop in the world. Which airport is it? G'wan now! No peeking on the internet!
A N S W E R E D
13. This International Airport (NOT in the U.S.) was the first airport to be built completely on an artificial island. Can you identify it?
A N S W E R E D
14. This International Airport (NOT in the U.S.) was the first to have its terminal building integrated with a railway station where you could board trains direct into the city. And the airport is...?
A N S W E R E D
15. The first jet to serve Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport was a _________________ operated by _________________ flying from Phoenix to _____________________.
16. The first airline to serve Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport (Known as Detroit Wayne Major back in 1954) was _________________ flying a _________________from Detroit to __________________ and __________________.
17. Miami International Airport enjoys service from some of the world’s oldest airlines. Which airline offered the first pure jet service into Miami? (We don deal wit no steenkin' propjet Electras!!) What kind of jet was it and where did it fly into MIA from?
18. The first jet to serve Manchester Airport (UK) was a _________________ operated by _________________ flying from Manchester to _____________________.
A N S W E R E D
19. The first jet to serve Providence’s T. F. Green Airport Airport was a _________________ operated by _________________
20. This airport served as the primary filming location for the film Airport, though the film presented the airport as a fictional Chicago-based Lincoln International Airport. Do any of you have any idea which airport was used as the backdrop in this movie?
1. In 2009 a US Airways Airbus A320 climbing away from New York’s LaGuardia Airport struck a flock of birds, disabling both engines. The aircraft was forced to ditch on the Hudson River and the incident later became the subject of the movie “Sully”. Bird strikes are a problem at airports all over the world. According to statistics released by the FAA, from January 1st, 2000 to November 30, 2008, this U.S. airport had the most reported total bird strikes in the U.S. with 2,090. What airport was it?
2. In the early 1970s, this city’s NFL team won the Super Bowl. The charter flight returning the team from its Super Bowl victory had to be diverted from their home city’s main airport to its as yet unfinished new airport due to a runway incursion by fans hoping to greet the team upon its arrival. Identify the NFL team and which airport this charter flight landed at.
A N S W E R E D
3. In 1968, Salt Lake City Municipal Airport was renamed Salt Lake City International Airport. Identify the international route and the airline that flew it that precipitated this name change.
A N S W E R E D
4. Denver International Airport’s runway 16R/34L, measuring 16,000ft long, is the longest commercial runway in North America. Without looking them up on the internet, can you identify the second and third longest commercial runways in the U.S.? And if you can't look 'em up without consulting the internet - pffft! Why bother?
5. The designer of St. Louis’ famous 630’ tall Gateway Arch also designed two prominent terminal buildings at two major U.S. international airports. Identify the designer and the two airport terminal buildings he designed.
A N S W E R E D
6. What was the first airport in the world to operate scheduled international commercial services? Where did the flight go?
7. What was the first airport in the world to install moving sidewalks?
8. I have identified seven airports serving significantly large U.S. cities (not counting regional or general aviation airports) that are named after U.S. presidents. Can you identify all seven of them? Of course you can! Git after it!
A N S W E R E D
9. Washington’s Dulles International Airport, which opened in 1962, was the first commercial airport in the U.S. specifically designed for commercial jets. As such, what was the first commercial airliner to land at IAD?
A N S W E R E D
10. This U.S. city’s airport was the first to have an air traffic control tower and a radio controlled air traffic control system. Name it.
11. In 2002, this was the first U.S. airport to federalize its security force after the passage of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act. It is effectively known as the birthplace of the TSA. So then, which airport is it?
12. This airport (NOT in the U.S.) has the first as well as the oldest Duty Free shop in the world. Which airport is it? G'wan now! No peeking on the internet!
A N S W E R E D
13. This International Airport (NOT in the U.S.) was the first airport to be built completely on an artificial island. Can you identify it?
A N S W E R E D
14. This International Airport (NOT in the U.S.) was the first to have its terminal building integrated with a railway station where you could board trains direct into the city. And the airport is...?
A N S W E R E D
15. The first jet to serve Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport was a _________________ operated by _________________ flying from Phoenix to _____________________.
16. The first airline to serve Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport (Known as Detroit Wayne Major back in 1954) was _________________ flying a _________________from Detroit to __________________ and __________________.
17. Miami International Airport enjoys service from some of the world’s oldest airlines. Which airline offered the first pure jet service into Miami? (We don deal wit no steenkin' propjet Electras!!) What kind of jet was it and where did it fly into MIA from?
18. The first jet to serve Manchester Airport (UK) was a _________________ operated by _________________ flying from Manchester to _____________________.
A N S W E R E D
19. The first jet to serve Providence’s T. F. Green Airport Airport was a _________________ operated by _________________
20. This airport served as the primary filming location for the film Airport, though the film presented the airport as a fictional Chicago-based Lincoln International Airport. Do any of you have any idea which airport was used as the backdrop in this movie?
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5. The designer of St. Louis’ famous 630’ tall Gateway Arch also designed two prominent terminal buildings at two major U.S. international airports. Identify the designer and the two airport terminal buildings he designed.
Long time lurker here, but I do know this one. The architect is Eero Saarinen and the two terminals are the Main Terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and the TWA Flight Center at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
9. Washington’s Dulles International Airport, which opened in 1962, was the first commercial airport in the U.S. specifically designed for commercial jets. As such, what was the first commercial airliner to land at IAD?
This would be a Lockheed L-188 Super Electra.
Long time lurker here, but I do know this one. The architect is Eero Saarinen and the two terminals are the Main Terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and the TWA Flight Center at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
9. Washington’s Dulles International Airport, which opened in 1962, was the first commercial airport in the U.S. specifically designed for commercial jets. As such, what was the first commercial airliner to land at IAD?
This would be a Lockheed L-188 Super Electra.
May 8, 2019, 7:30 am
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