Halfway to Hawaii Contest ... [merged threads]
Mar 18, 2003, 5:52 pm
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9V SMU asks:
A DC-6.
See:
http://www.ual.com/page/article/0,,2739,00.html
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Which aircraft was used for the first ever SFO-HNL flight back in 1947? How long did it take?</font>
See:
http://www.ual.com/page/article/0,,2739,00.html
May 9, 2003, 11:41 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LIH Prem:
Have we all forgotten why "halfway to Hawaii" is so important to the flight crew?
Think about it.
-David</font>
Have we all forgotten why "halfway to Hawaii" is so important to the flight crew?
Think about it.
-David</font>
I use that time as a validator to my guesses, but I have never won using it exactly.
I actually won it once when I was flying as someone else (back in the good old days) which caused for some sheepish grins from me when they announced the winner's name and seat and then some of his friends came by to congratulate him. (Of course I submitted the entry under the name that was on the ticket)
[This message has been edited by FlyinHawaiian (edited 05-09-2003).]
May 9, 2003, 4:31 pm
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I am pleased to report that my four year old won (well, came in second) last month on our flight from LAX to OGG. My wife actually did the calculations and guessing. I do not believe that the announced answer could be arrived at using basic algebra with the information given (I thought we'd saved the spreadsheet on the laptop, but we didn't). The announced answer was within a minute and a half of the "simple" answer, which is basically adding half the flying time to the takeoff time.
Jun 2, 2003, 12:12 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FlyinHawaiian:
When I listen to Channel 9 flying into Hawaii, soon after we depart the ATC will ask the pilot/co-pilot for what I have always assumed to be the time the flight is estimated to arrive at the waypoint in which it would be closer to fly on to Hawaii than turn back in case of an in-flight emergency (go/no-go). I forget the term used by ATC, but the aircrew always answers with a time that is expressed in Zulu.
I use that time as a validator to my guesses, but I have never won using it exactly.</font>
When I listen to Channel 9 flying into Hawaii, soon after we depart the ATC will ask the pilot/co-pilot for what I have always assumed to be the time the flight is estimated to arrive at the waypoint in which it would be closer to fly on to Hawaii than turn back in case of an in-flight emergency (go/no-go). I forget the term used by ATC, but the aircrew always answers with a time that is expressed in Zulu.
I use that time as a validator to my guesses, but I have never won using it exactly.</font>
Jun 2, 2003, 11:00 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FlyinHawaiian:
When I listen to Channel 9 flying into Hawaii, soon after we depart the ATC will ask the pilot/co-pilot for what I have always assumed to be the time the flight is estimated to arrive at the waypoint in which it would be closer to fly on to Hawaii than turn back in case of an in-flight emergency (go/no-go). [This message has been edited by FlyinHawaiian (edited 05-09-2003).]</font>
When I listen to Channel 9 flying into Hawaii, soon after we depart the ATC will ask the pilot/co-pilot for what I have always assumed to be the time the flight is estimated to arrive at the waypoint in which it would be closer to fly on to Hawaii than turn back in case of an in-flight emergency (go/no-go). [This message has been edited by FlyinHawaiian (edited 05-09-2003).]</font>
Jul 18, 2003, 9:38 pm
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Here's the newest Halfway To Hawaii form:
http://members.aol.com/premex/upload...way2hawaii.jpg
If you should win, you'll even need even more luck to receive your bottle of "Champagne."
http://members.aol.com/premex/upload...way2hawaii.jpg
If you should win, you'll even need even more luck to receive your bottle of "Champagne."
Dec 7, 2003, 3:50 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by philemer:
Are they still plying this game? Anybody won recently?
Phil</font>
Are they still plying this game? Anybody won recently?
Phil</font>
Dec 7, 2003, 4:38 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by philemer:
Are they still plying this game? Anybody won recently?
Phil</font>
Are they still plying this game? Anybody won recently?
Phil</font>
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~ Glen ~ sipping bubbly from a UA 747-400 exit row 15 near you SOON!
Dec 7, 2003, 8:53 am
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Glen,
Do you remember whether the correct answer was higher or lower than one half the actual flight time? I've never been close either.
Do you remember whether the correct answer was higher or lower than one half the actual flight time? I've never been close either.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps:
Did this to and from Hawaii a month or so ago. I was WAYYYYY off.
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Did this to and from Hawaii a month or so ago. I was WAYYYYY off.
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Mar 9, 2004, 1:07 pm
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We flew to Hawaii for Thanksgiving, and they did have this contest. They added a new twist to it though. After they announced the winner, they announced a new category - the weakest link prize, for the guess the farthest off! The prize actually went to my Mom and was another bottle of champaigne. In her defense, she had just traveled from the East Coast and got the time zones mixed up
Mar 10, 2004, 12:15 am
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The contest is now sponsored by Hilo Hattie and Mauna Loa. You win a gift basket of Mauna Loa products for 1st prize and lesser amounts of Mauna Loa products. There is also a coupon for a free packet of mac nuts at Hilo Hatties with qualifying purchase. I think it is $10, but I can't remember since I only glanced at the form yesterday.
You can't miss the form since it's now a glossy and colorful form. Too bad I'm allergic to mac nuts!!
TF
You can't miss the form since it's now a glossy and colorful form. Too bad I'm allergic to mac nuts!!
TF