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On Jun 11, 9:06 am, Gig 601Xl Builder
wrote: Viperdoc wrote: Just landed yesterday in a British Air 73. Unlike American jets, didn't feel any thrust reverse, just some pretty hefty braking action. At least they gave us a sandwich, unlike the American carriers. I wonder if Anthony will be surprised when I stop by his place on Rue de General in Paris? I have a lot of camera gear, so will be sure to post photos. Will do some sail plane flying in Provence later this week- it's a lot different experience, much adverse yaw and lots of rudder required, and what's with this flying without headsets? JN Take one of his tours and don't tell him who you are till the end. And if I don't see photos I will be very upset. As much fun as that might be for the rest of us, it would be service well past heroic to use some hours in Paris that way. Choice: Cover a live grenade in the fox hole or a tour with Anthony? Remember that old Jack Benny joke, he was the legendary cheapskate? He was being held up, the crook said "Your money or your life" and Benny paused and said "I'm thinking about it"? |
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On Jun 11, 8:53 am, Tina wrote:
On Jun 11, 9:06 am, Gig 601Xl Builder wrote: Viperdoc wrote: Just landed yesterday in a British Air 73. Unlike American jets, didn't feel any thrust reverse, just some pretty hefty braking action. At least they gave us a sandwich, unlike the American carriers. I wonder if Anthony will be surprised when I stop by his place on Rue de General in Paris? I have a lot of camera gear, so will be sure to post photos. Will do some sail plane flying in Provence later this week- it's a lot different experience, much adverse yaw and lots of rudder required, and what's with this flying without headsets? JN Take one of his tours and don't tell him who you are till the end. And if I don't see photos I will be very upset. As much fun as that might be for the rest of us, it would be service well past heroic to use some hours in Paris that way. Choice: Cover a live grenade in the fox hole or a tour with Anthony? Remember that old Jack Benny joke, he was the legendary cheapskate? He was being held up, the crook said "Your money or your life" and Benny paused and said "I'm thinking about it"? Well...you *might* survive the grenade.... |
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