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I laughed at this.  There are days my Flight Attendants would love to have acted this way!

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I thought I saw one of these flying at the point of the mountain in Draper, Utah.  These things look amazing.  I wonder if you have to have a glider license to be legal to fly them?  Very cool video, check it out!

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Ok, I'll let you into my private Jet, I only ask that you take off your shoes before you enter!

I first saw this virtual tour in São José dos Campos, Brazil last year.  I'm happy to see the video published, very cool animation!

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The Boeing 787 takes it's first flight today!  Congratulations to Boeing and employees.  Great footage shown in this video.

Just in time for the holidays, Brent Clark if offering a 2010 "Plane Magic" calendar.  Enjoy Brents photos all year long and support his endeavor to bring us more for next year!  Just follow the link below to get yours today!

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Episode 1: Shane will introduce you to the site and give you an idea of what is to come!

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Thanks, Shane

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I'm fortunate enough to be sitting home on a snowy day looking out the window.  I often get asked as a pilot if I hate flying in snow storms or if it is dangerous.  The simple answer is no.  I would rather have my family on an airplane during a snow storm then driving down the street.

Flying in the snow certainly has its challenges.  Flight crews have to deal with extra safety measures and often delays.  Usually at the beginning of the winter flying season, pilots begin re-honing their instrument flying skills.  That's right, we don't need to see outside to conduct a safe approach, in fact some aircraft are capable of landing themselves in the lowest visibility.  Be assured that the pilots have received numerous hours of training to prepare to fly in instrument conditions.  Pilots sit up straight when the first snow flies but after a while it becomes very routine.

If you travel during the winter season for business or pleasure, be prepared for some delays associated with the snow and ice.  If it is snowing or if frost or ice is on the plane, the plane will need to be de-iced.  De-icing an aircraft can sometimes be a time consuming venture.  I have even had to taxi back to get de-iced after accumulating snow on the wings after a long wait for take-off.  Other delays stem from airport sequencing.  The spacing requirements to get into an airport often need to be increased to assure safety margins during poor weather.  Sometimes ground stops are put in effect to keep airplanes from havi ng to hold or divert once airborne .

So what can you do?  If you are a pilot, slow down and take your time to ensure the safety of your passengers and crew.  If you are a passenger be patient, and if you can't? Look to travel on good weather days.  Intellicast and the Weather Channel are pretty good at looking out 10 plus days in advance, just enough time to re-book your flight and save you some head aches (this is a luxury the pilots only wish they could afford).

The miracle of flight is flight itself, one of the more remarkable aspects of flying is that we can fly in the snow, so enjoy its possibilities safely!

Please comment on your weather stories below!

I gave a line check today up to SEA and back.  Nice day for flying.  I had hoped to get some better photos but the weather was less then ideal, 70 BKN.

But here is some of what I did get:

While the Scenery was less then ideal, I did snap a great flight deck photo from the jumpseat, I do love the CRJ 900.

-Admin

1. Plus 3 / Minus 8
In the first three minutes of flight and the last eight minutes, pay attention.  That is when 80 percent of accidents happen, usually in wet or icy conditions.  So when you get in the plane, don't take off your shoes, put on your head phones, and take a nap.  Stay alert.  Read the safety card and listen to the flight attendant safety briefing.  The FAA says that 60 percent of us ignore the safety briefings, and the worst offenders arefrequent fliers.  So listen up, what you hear could save your life.

2. The Rule of Five

Forget about whether the front of the airplane is safer then the back or vice versa.  Sit within five rows of any exit.  That will increase your chances of getting out in a fire.  Experts have studied seating charts in deadly crashes and five rows is the typical cut-off.  Beyond that range, the odds of survival are greatly reduced.  Extra tip: Aisle seats are safer then window seats, they give you more mobility and options in a crisis.

3. 90 Seconds

In a crash you only have 90 Seconds to get off the plane before a fuel fed fire can burn through the aluminum skin of the jet and turn the cabin into a 2000 degree inferno.  Before takeoff, pick your primary exit and count the rows to it.  Then pick your backup exit and count the rows to it.  In thick smoke, you may not be able to see the exit, so you need to be able to count the rows by feeling the seats.

4. Forget About Your Roll-Ons

Believe it or not, passengers in emergencies have actually tried to escape with their carry-on bags.  Ask yourself; is yor toothbrush or new book worth your life?  A roll on can slow you down and block the aisles or exit.  Every second counts, so leave your stuff on the plane

5. Don't Forget Your Spouse and Kids

In a crash, dont worry about panic, pandemonium and mayhem.  Suprisingly, survivors describe a kind of "organized chaos".  Sure they are pushing and shoving for exits, it's only natural.  But in an emergency, most people, around 80 percent of us, end up in a kind of stupor.  We sit bewildered, awaiting instruction from a flight attendant or pilot.  It's called "behavioral inactioin".  If your ready for it, you can recognize it and snap out of it.  And before you flee, remember to take your spouse and kids.  Experts say that husbands have been known to flee without their wives, and moms have scrammed without their kids.  Remind yourself on takeoff and landing who matters to you and what you will do for them in an emergency.

6. Relax

Far more people die of heart attacks on airplanes than in crashes.  So, Relax and enjoy the flight.  Remember, you can actually save your life.

* This is a re-write of an email from an unknown sender.  As a Airline Pilot, I agree with all six points.