Are you planning on taking a vacation this year? Whether you are vacationing alone, with your family, or with your romantic partner, it is almost a guarantee that you would want to enjoy your trip. You can plan your vacation as much as you would like; however, there is a way that you could spoil your vacation, even before you get off the ground. That way is by having a bad experience at the airport or aboard your airplane. To prevent this from happening, you are advised to know how to make the most out of your next flight. Doing so will help to ensure that your vacation is filled with joyous memories.
The first step in making the most out of your next vacation flight, it is to familiarize yourself with all of the air travel rules. This most commonly includes items that are prohibited in airports and aboard airplanes. Unfortunately, many individuals are unaware that many of the items in their carryon luggage are actually prohibited. Bringing prohibited items aboard an airplane could lead to your items being confiscated, you missing your flight, or even being detained by airport security.
The best way for you to go about learning what items are and are not allowed aboard an airplane is to review the restrictions that your airport and airline has. You can do this by contacting the airline or airport directly or by visiting their online websites. You should be able to find these websites by performing an internet search. In your search, you will likely learn that a large number of items are banned. These items include, but are not limited to, most liquids, sharp objects, most sporting equipment, and flammable items.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Family Who Took Different Flights Torn in Half by Air France Crash
A family who took separate flights from Brazil to France has been torn apart after one of the planes crashed into the sea, killing everyone on board.
Swede Christina Schnabl, 34, and her five-year-old son Philipe boarded Air France Flight 447 which plunged into the Atlantic Ocean on June 1.
Meanwhile, her husband Fernando and three-year-old daughter Celine had landed safely in Paris after flying with a different airline.
They were waiting in Charles de Gaulle airport for the other half of their family to arrive when they learned the heartbreaking news that the Air France plane had disappeared off the radar.
It is thought the Schnabls, who were based in Rio, had chosen to fly separately because they were frequent fliers and had saved air miles giving them discount tickets for Air France and another carrier.
They were on their way to Sweden via France to visit Christine Schnabl's relatives when the tragedy struck.
What are Wine Flights?
Wine flights can also be a part of an extended tasting, in which a number of flights are combined to provide an overarching theme. Extended tastings usually take place over two or more hours, and can be made up of three or more flights. Each flight in this case will focus on a specific aspect, such as varietal, vintage, or appellation, and stand alone in its own right. The flights will all work together to create a synthesis, however, highlighting similarities and differences between different aspects. An extended tasting might, for example, consist of a flight of five 2001 Alsatian Rieslings, followed by a flight of five 2002 Alsatian Rieslings, and a flight of five 2003 Alsatian Rieslings, demonstrating the vintage difference in that region and varietal. Or a tasting might consist of a flight of four mixed-vintage and region Rieslings, followed by four mixed Gewurztraminers, followed by four mixed Viogniers, highlighting the similarities and differences between these varietals.
The possibilities with wine flights are virtually endless, and a well-designed flight can be a remarkable opportunity. Many restaurants offer extremely affordable flights, anywhere from $12 US Dollars (USD) to $50 USD, depending on the number of wines offered and the quality of those wines. Wine flights exist at restaurants throughout the country, but if you’re really looking for one the most likely candidates are wine bars, which usually offer a number of different flights and extended tastings at different price points.
The possibilities with wine flights are virtually endless, and a well-designed flight can be a remarkable opportunity. Many restaurants offer extremely affordable flights, anywhere from $12 US Dollars (USD) to $50 USD, depending on the number of wines offered and the quality of those wines. Wine flights exist at restaurants throughout the country, but if you’re really looking for one the most likely candidates are wine bars, which usually offer a number of different flights and extended tastings at different price points.
Two Different Flights, Same Flight Number -- Impact to Traveler?
My regular route includes two different flights, with an hour and a half connection. They have always had different flight numbers in the past. The flight numbers are changing in the future and now these two flights will have the same flight number, but everything else about the two flights except the fact they have the same flight numbers will still be the same.
I have three questions:
1) The NW website won't let me select a different seat for each flight anymore once the flight numbers are the same. That greatly reduces the number of seats to pick from since the seats I have available to select from have to be available on both flights. It leaves me with really crappy seats to pick from. Is there any way around this phenomenon?
2) Is it possible for an upgrade to clear for one of these flights and not the other or is it a one shot deal, all or nothing, once the flight numbers are the same? My experience with these same two flights with different flight numbers is that one never clears and the other always clears. I am worried that the one that always clears won't clear anymore if it is an all or nothing situation.
3) Is it true that the miles and segments earned will decrease on these flights even though nothing has changed but the flight numbers?
answers:
1.)No That is considered a direct flight so the seats you have from the intial origin will be to the final destination.
2.) See above. The EAU will consider it one flight and will upgrade accordingly. "most likely" if there are first class seats on the second leg an attentive gate agent or flight attendant will invite you to move forward.
3.) You will earn miles for the direct flight but not the segements. You can send a TTU and call but they still will count it as one segment which is irritating but unavoidable.
Most likely it is the same plane continuing on but probably either different pilots or flight attendants.
I have three questions:
1) The NW website won't let me select a different seat for each flight anymore once the flight numbers are the same. That greatly reduces the number of seats to pick from since the seats I have available to select from have to be available on both flights. It leaves me with really crappy seats to pick from. Is there any way around this phenomenon?
2) Is it possible for an upgrade to clear for one of these flights and not the other or is it a one shot deal, all or nothing, once the flight numbers are the same? My experience with these same two flights with different flight numbers is that one never clears and the other always clears. I am worried that the one that always clears won't clear anymore if it is an all or nothing situation.
3) Is it true that the miles and segments earned will decrease on these flights even though nothing has changed but the flight numbers?
answers:
1.)No That is considered a direct flight so the seats you have from the intial origin will be to the final destination.
2.) See above. The EAU will consider it one flight and will upgrade accordingly. "most likely" if there are first class seats on the second leg an attentive gate agent or flight attendant will invite you to move forward.
3.) You will earn miles for the direct flight but not the segements. You can send a TTU and call but they still will count it as one segment which is irritating but unavoidable.
Most likely it is the same plane continuing on but probably either different pilots or flight attendants.
India Domestic Flights
Jet Airways: Based in Mumbai, Jet Airways is the largest private sector airline company operating domestic flights in the country. The airline covers more than 50 domestic destinations along with six international ones. With more than 330 flights operating daily, Jet Airways is giving stiff competition to Air India. Recent milestone in the business expansion of Jet Airways is the acquisition of Air Sahara in 2007. Once owned by Sahara India Parivar, Air Sahara merged with Jet along with its fleet of new generation Boeings 737-700s, 737-800s and Classics 737-400s.
Kingfisher Airlines: A well-known name in the luxury airlines in India, it is based in Bangalore. Owned by the United Beverages Group, it became functional in May 2005. The airline operates flights to around 34 destinations. Joining the M&A (merger & acquisition) band wagon, Kingfisher acquired considerable number of shares in Air Deccan in 2007. Air Deccan, once touted as the flight for every Indian, is likely to redefine its target customers after this marriage.
Deccan: An initiative of the Deccan Aviation Company, Deccan is one of the leading private airlines operating in India. Established in 2003, Deccan has a fleet of 23 ATR Turboprop airplanes and 20 Airbus A-320 aircrafts. This domestic airline of India has bases in all metropolitan cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore. The airline also connects comparatively smaller cities like Tuticorin, Hubli, Kandla, Belgaum and Vijayawada. The affordable rates of Deccan airline make it popular among all sections of travelers.
Jet Lite: After becoming a part of Jet Airways, Air Sahara was renamed Jet Lite and became operational in April 2007. A fleet of 20 aircrafts operating under Jet Lite connects 32 destinations across the country. About 141 daily flights connect cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Allahabad, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Ranchi, Indore and many others. Kathmandu and Colombo are the two overseas destinations connected by Jet Lite.
MDLR Airlines: An endeavor of MDLR Group, MDLR Airlines has been functional since 2007. A fleet of 4 Avro RJ aircrafts connects 5 destinations in India namely Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Ranchi and Jodhpur. Goa and Kullu are also to be connected soon via the flights operated by MDLR Airlines. It is the only domestic airline in India offering an all-vegetarian cuisine to passengers.
Paramount Airways: Set up by the Paramount Group, Paramount Airways is one of the leading airlines connecting different parts of South India with each other. Operational since 2005, this airway is based in Madurai and has a hub at the Chennai Airport. The Embraer aircrafts connect destinations like Chennai, Madurai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Cochin, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
GoAir: This domestic airline, based in Mumbai, is owned by the Wadia Group of Bombay Dyeing fame. Established in November 2005, today GoAir has to its credit a fleet of 4 Airbus A 320-200.
Jagson Airlines: The first private airline to avail the benefit of Open Sky policy of Government of India, it commenced its operation in 1992.
Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited: Incorporated in 1985 under the name of Helicopter Corporation of India Limited, it provides services mainly to the petroleum sector including ONGC, Oil India Limited and Hardy Exploration at Chennai. Located in New Delhi, it also operates in hilly and far-flung areas of the country and provides chartered flights for the promotion of travel and tourism.
Kingfisher Airlines: A well-known name in the luxury airlines in India, it is based in Bangalore. Owned by the United Beverages Group, it became functional in May 2005. The airline operates flights to around 34 destinations. Joining the M&A (merger & acquisition) band wagon, Kingfisher acquired considerable number of shares in Air Deccan in 2007. Air Deccan, once touted as the flight for every Indian, is likely to redefine its target customers after this marriage.
Deccan: An initiative of the Deccan Aviation Company, Deccan is one of the leading private airlines operating in India. Established in 2003, Deccan has a fleet of 23 ATR Turboprop airplanes and 20 Airbus A-320 aircrafts. This domestic airline of India has bases in all metropolitan cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Bangalore. The airline also connects comparatively smaller cities like Tuticorin, Hubli, Kandla, Belgaum and Vijayawada. The affordable rates of Deccan airline make it popular among all sections of travelers.
Jet Lite: After becoming a part of Jet Airways, Air Sahara was renamed Jet Lite and became operational in April 2007. A fleet of 20 aircrafts operating under Jet Lite connects 32 destinations across the country. About 141 daily flights connect cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Allahabad, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Ranchi, Indore and many others. Kathmandu and Colombo are the two overseas destinations connected by Jet Lite.
MDLR Airlines: An endeavor of MDLR Group, MDLR Airlines has been functional since 2007. A fleet of 4 Avro RJ aircrafts connects 5 destinations in India namely Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Ranchi and Jodhpur. Goa and Kullu are also to be connected soon via the flights operated by MDLR Airlines. It is the only domestic airline in India offering an all-vegetarian cuisine to passengers.
Paramount Airways: Set up by the Paramount Group, Paramount Airways is one of the leading airlines connecting different parts of South India with each other. Operational since 2005, this airway is based in Madurai and has a hub at the Chennai Airport. The Embraer aircrafts connect destinations like Chennai, Madurai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Cochin, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam.
GoAir: This domestic airline, based in Mumbai, is owned by the Wadia Group of Bombay Dyeing fame. Established in November 2005, today GoAir has to its credit a fleet of 4 Airbus A 320-200.
Jagson Airlines: The first private airline to avail the benefit of Open Sky policy of Government of India, it commenced its operation in 1992.
Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited: Incorporated in 1985 under the name of Helicopter Corporation of India Limited, it provides services mainly to the petroleum sector including ONGC, Oil India Limited and Hardy Exploration at Chennai. Located in New Delhi, it also operates in hilly and far-flung areas of the country and provides chartered flights for the promotion of travel and tourism.
No engine or control damage found in crashed Citation at Biggin Hill
The aircraft did not have a flight data recorder or cockpit voice recorder, says the investigator - they are not required for aircraft in that category.
The 30 March accident happened within 3min of take-off, reveals the bulletin, and the aircraft crashed into a temporarily unoccupied house in Romsey Close, Farnborough village, while the crew was attempting to fly a left-hand base leg to return to runway 21.
The AAIB says the aircraft had been cleared to taxi to the holding point for runway 21, and cleared for a Lydd 2 departure. The latter entails a right turn after take-off, passing overhead of the airfield and taking up a south-easterly heading at 2,400ft (730m).
After he cleared the aircraft for take-off at 13:33 (see diagram) the tower controller reported that nothing appeared unusual. But a minute later the co-pilot called: "We're making an immediate turn to return to the airport."
The controller asked what the problem was and the co-pilot responded that he did not know, but that "we're getting engine vibration".
The AAIB reports that the aircraft was overhead of the airfield at 1,200ft (the airfield elevation is 517ft) by this stage, and the crew was "heading toward the end of the downwind leg for a left hand circuit to runway 21".
From this point, the bulletin says, the aircraft began a continuous descent, and the co-pilot's last transmission at 13:36 stated: "We have a major problem, a major power problem, it looks as if we're going in."
AirAsia launches flight to Bangalore
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia launched its inaugural flight to Bangalore, carrying 15 children with congenital heart disease who need open heart surgery.
The children will undergo surgery at the Narayana Hrudayalaya Heart Institute in Bangalore, whose chief Devi Shetty is a familiar name here as he regularly performs surgeries, The Star reported Friday.
AirAsia group commercial regional head Kathleen Tan said the airline was excited about the launch, adding that the service was expected to promote medical tourism in India.
Headed by ethnic Indian Tony Fernandes, AirAsia sees a huge demand from the health sector with patients seeking medical assistance from institutions based in Bangalore.
"The daily service is also expected to cater to significant traffic including business and leisure travellers and students to and from the technology hub in southern India," Tan said here Thursday.
With the launch, Bangalore has become the seventh destination in India for AirAsia after Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Tiruchirapalli and Mumbai.
The carrier, which will be using its brand new Airbus A320 aircraft on the Kuala Lumpur-Bangalore route, recorded a 100 percent load on its inaugural flight.
AirAsia is also offering fares as low as RM25 ($7.5) to those travelling from Bangalore as part of its recently-announced promotion of one million free seats.
The children will undergo surgery at the Narayana Hrudayalaya Heart Institute in Bangalore, whose chief Devi Shetty is a familiar name here as he regularly performs surgeries, The Star reported Friday.
AirAsia group commercial regional head Kathleen Tan said the airline was excited about the launch, adding that the service was expected to promote medical tourism in India.
Headed by ethnic Indian Tony Fernandes, AirAsia sees a huge demand from the health sector with patients seeking medical assistance from institutions based in Bangalore.
"The daily service is also expected to cater to significant traffic including business and leisure travellers and students to and from the technology hub in southern India," Tan said here Thursday.
With the launch, Bangalore has become the seventh destination in India for AirAsia after Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Tiruchirapalli and Mumbai.
The carrier, which will be using its brand new Airbus A320 aircraft on the Kuala Lumpur-Bangalore route, recorded a 100 percent load on its inaugural flight.
AirAsia is also offering fares as low as RM25 ($7.5) to those travelling from Bangalore as part of its recently-announced promotion of one million free seats.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Flight Overview
Matevž had to fight countless dangers and obstacles, both natural and human-caused, such as long flights over endless forests or freezing arctic seas without the chance of an emergency landing, danger of storms and strong winds, extremely low temperatures, troublesome bureaucracy and above all, himself, with hallucinations and exhaustion as the result of countless hours, having to be perfectly focused on flying.
So who is the man who managed this titanic task?
Matevž Lenarčič is an adventurer, mountain climber, paraglider and pilot. He was climbing mountains in Greenland, Patagonia and Himalaya and paraglided from Himalayan mountain tops.
In the last years he devoted himself to flying and photography.
For the task of flying around the world, Pipistrel manufactured an improved, modified Sinus airplane specially for Matevž. The long list of modifications included larger gasoline tanks, rescue equipment, more storage space, removal of the second set of controls...
The flight was an adventure, but a beautiful one. Here you can see some of the photographs that Matevž took from the plane:
Following the huge public exposure at Oskhosh's Airventure 2004, Matevz flew over to Springdale in the state of Arkansas where his Sinus was upgraded with a complimentary autopilot unit kindly provided by TruTrak company, which Pipistrel also represents for Slovenian market.
Matevz's further routing would have taken him through a devastating hurricane so he abolished this plan and headed further northbound. Soon after departing Springdale, a fully unexpected event striked Matevz in flight. He lost the top engine composite cover, which simply forgot to re-fasten in all will for flying. A forced landing and immediate help from the team of Pipistrel USA solved the problem in a couple of days. Matevz was able to continue flight towards Montreal.
Flying further north over the Canadian vast wilderness Matevz began to feel strange propeller vibration and performed a precautionary landing at Wabush. The propeller indeed proved incapable of further operation. Like an angel service Pipistrel USA offered assistance again and provided Matevz with a completely new propeller.
Flight for Sight
As always the team from the Royal Blind Foundation supported our aircraft by providing a ground support team. The deputy CEO of the Royal Blind foundation, Mr Gerard Gosens, was again the precious cargo we transported around Queensland. Gerard, who has been blind since birth, continues to amaze us by not letting his disability slow him down. We were kept amused at the various events throughout the tour with Gerard’s stories of his recent attempt at climbing Mount Everest and the other adventures he has undertaken.
Being a Para Olympian Gerard still trains every day and on some mornings when we crawled out of bed at 6 a.m. he had already returned from a 30 km training run. Fortunately none of us pilots had to go with him on this run as he used a number of sportspeople from the towns we visited as guide runners. When he wore one runner out they would then pass the lead to the next person and off they would go again.
This year our team was made up of Phil Allen from Canberra, Charles Dalglish from Lithgow and myself, with two Sinus aircraft and one Virus aircraft completing the event. Conditions this year were almost ideal however we still had many testing situations which really showed the potential of the Pipistrel aircraft over a wide variety of terrain, weather and other conditions. Our only casualty for the event was two punctures from taxing on grass with large burrs which punctured the tires. Other than that, all three aircraft performed faultlessly.
Our thanks go to the sponsors this year who included the AMP Foundation, Telstra, BP Air who supplied all the fuel for the aircraft, Caltex who supplied the fuel for our ground support vehicle, Transfield services, XCOM Avionics and Ford Australia through their dealer Brian Burt Ford.
Flying Pipistrel Sinus in South Africa
First was in Oshkosh in 2000, the last one in Cape Town - South Africa in March 2008. SA Assemby was organised by Hettlich family after tragical accident of their husband, father Frank who was killed in 2007 after ditching his Piper Seneca into South Atlantic.
At Stellenbosh airport we met with Kobus Nel, dealer for Pipistrel aircrafts in South Africa. He kindly organise check ride for my South African licence in his Sinus. After the CT meeting my wife and I took the car to Kobus residency in Nieuwoudtville where we met again and with his wife Heather. They were extremly hospitable and made our stay unforgettable experience. Kobus showed me some secrets of sun-set soaring above the long ridges on common westerly wind. In the evenings we had long discussions about flying, aviation and aircraft improvements. Kobus has a broad knowledge about technics and aerodynamics and explained his planned fuel-injection modification of Rotax engine.
At Stellenbosh airport we met with Kobus Nel, dealer for Pipistrel aircrafts in South Africa. He kindly organise check ride for my South African licence in his Sinus. After the CT meeting my wife and I took the car to Kobus residency in Nieuwoudtville where we met again and with his wife Heather. They were extremly hospitable and made our stay unforgettable experience. Kobus showed me some secrets of sun-set soaring above the long ridges on common westerly wind. In the evenings we had long discussions about flying, aviation and aircraft improvements. Kobus has a broad knowledge about technics and aerodynamics and explained his planned fuel-injection modification of Rotax engine.
Taurus altitude record attempt - 22500 ft reached!
I run outside to check the view to the west around the mountains. The first rotor clouds were there. No wave bar formed yet. It was still early morning.
Taking out the glider from the trailer, the assembly ritual began. With the forecast to give winds that exceed 90 kts at 15000ft, we had to make sure that everything functioned properly and the bird is 100% ready to fly.
It took about one hour to get the Taurus ready. A long checklist was followed for this flight as some systems of the aircraft were rewired . Both ship’s batteries were charged with a digital charger to make sure they are 100% charged, then placed in their pouch, attached the main wires as well as the solar cell wires coming from the controller. Unfortunately a wiring problem prevented the PDA (running Seeyou mobile) to communicate with the LX1600. Though the PDA was receiving GPS data from the Colibri flight recorder. The Mountain High EDS oxygen system was double checked to make sure it performs flawlessly.
The O2 bottle, an aluminum one with 4 liter capacity, was fresh from recharge at 200 bars. Potable water was loaded in a Camelback and placed between the outer skin of the aircraft and the landing gear bay behind the right side. Energy bars with chocolate taste were loaded. A handheld radio (a must for glider flights in my opinion) was placed at an easy access point in the pouch of the right side. Last item to be loaded was the camera to record the success... or the failure of the flight.
The Pipistrel Taurus was fully ready for the mountain wave flight. Now it was our turn to get ready. Thin layer of clothing (fleece), warm shoes, woolen hats and gloves, sunglasses a must.
I love filling flight plans with fuel endurance of 1 hour and flight time of 6! It puzzles the controllers for a while until they understand that we are a glider.
Around 11 am the surface wind has picked up significantly. There was a cloud layer, a thick wave line starting from 2500m. Perfect!
It took a while to sit properly inside the Taurus and arrange all the technology around our human sensors. Everything had to be fitted tested and tried before departure.
The 2 stroke Rotax 503 fired with the second attempt. Surprisingly smooth and quickly after 1 month in storage. We taxied to Rwy 27 facing the mountains. The clouds were moving fast. Take off was quick and uneventful.
The Taurus was climbing with 2.5m/s. At 2000m the vario pegged to 5m/s. We retracted the engine after few seconds of cooling. With the engine retracted the vario was still pegged at 5m/s +.
The next thing to do with this GOOD climb rate was to call Air Traffic Control of the area. We requested the highest altitude they could give us. The first clearance came: ‘Cleared to climb to Flight Level 130’. FL 130 came surprising quick. We came back with a request for FL 270 adding that this is a non powered flight in a glider. The controller in disbelief of the request placed us on hold to coordinate with Athens approach.
Waiting for the reply we prepared for the BIG climb. The oxygen system was checked and placed to bust slightly the O2 supply as we were using cannulas and not full face masks. Added a Flight Level Nav box in See you mobile, adjusted the ventilation etc.
‘Athens Clears you to climb max altitude FL230. Clearance is valid for 20 min, then leave altitude and descent below FL200.’
Thinking positive that we got a climb, but also disappointed that we could have gone higher, we checked the Flaps are in negative, positioned the Taurus on a good spot of the wave bar and off we went!
Riding the wave in super smooth conditions and climbing occasionally with 7m/s the altitude granted was reached very quick! All the climb was conducted with flaps in negative. True airspeed was increasing rapidly as well as the wind at altitude. At 18,700 the wind was 250 deg and at 180 km/hr. We were in the Jetstream.
FL22,500!
The blue shade of the sky is now darker. The atmosphere clear. We could feel the air was much thinner. The aerodynamic noise despite the 200km/hr True Airspeed, was quieter. The Taurus flew sleek and efficient.
Kostas commented: "Wow, this is my first time that high in a glider. The plane flies and flies like a Jet."
Job Tasks for: "Flight Attendant"
Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.
Answer passengers' questions about flights, aircraft, weather, travel routes and services, arrival times, and/or schedules.
Assist passengers in placing carry-on luggage in overhead, garment, or under-seat storage.
Assist passengers while entering or disembarking the aircraft.
Attend preflight briefings concerning weather, altitudes, routes, emergency procedures, crew coordination, lengths of flights, food and beverage services offered, and numbers of passengers.
Check to ensure that food, beverages, blankets, reading material, emergency equipment, and other supplies are aboard and are in adequate supply.
Collect money for meals and beverages.
Conduct periodic trips through the cabin to ensure passenger comfort, and to distribute reading material, headphones, pillows, playing cards, and blankets.
Determine special assistance needs of passengers such as small children, the elderly, or disabled persons.
Direct and assist passengers in the event of an emergency, such as directing passengers to evacuate a plane following an emergency landing.
Prepare passengers and aircraft for landing, following procedures.
Greet passengers boarding aircraft and direct them to assigned seats.
Heat and serve prepared foods.
Announce flight delays and descent preparations.
Sell alcoholic beverages to passengers.
Take inventory of headsets, alcoholic beverages, and money collected.
Walk aisles of planes to verify that passengers have complied with federal regulations prior to take-offs and landings.
Administer first aid to passengers in distress.
Inspect and clean cabins, checking for any problems and making sure that cabins are in order.
Inspect passenger tickets to verify information and to obtain destination information.
Operate audio and video systems.
Prepare reports showing places of departure and destination, passenger ticket numbers, meal and beverage inventories, the conditions of cabin equipment, and any problems encountered by passengers.
Reassure passengers when situations such as turbulence are encountered.
Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.
Answer passengers' questions about flights, aircraft, weather, travel routes and services, arrival times, and/or schedules.
Assist passengers in placing carry-on luggage in overhead, garment, or under-seat storage.
Assist passengers while entering or disembarking the aircraft.
Attend preflight briefings concerning weather, altitudes, routes, emergency procedures, crew coordination, lengths of flights, food and beverage services offered, and numbers of passengers.
Check to ensure that food, beverages, blankets, reading material, emergency equipment, and other supplies are aboard and are in adequate supply.
Collect money for meals and beverages.
Conduct periodic trips through the cabin to ensure passenger comfort, and to distribute reading material, headphones, pillows, playing cards, and blankets.
Determine special assistance needs of passengers such as small children, the elderly, or disabled persons.
Direct and assist passengers in the event of an emergency, such as directing passengers to evacuate a plane following an emergency landing.
Prepare passengers and aircraft for landing, following procedures.
Greet passengers boarding aircraft and direct them to assigned seats.
Heat and serve prepared foods.
Announce flight delays and descent preparations.
Sell alcoholic beverages to passengers.
Take inventory of headsets, alcoholic beverages, and money collected.
Walk aisles of planes to verify that passengers have complied with federal regulations prior to take-offs and landings.
Administer first aid to passengers in distress.
Inspect and clean cabins, checking for any problems and making sure that cabins are in order.
Inspect passenger tickets to verify information and to obtain destination information.
Operate audio and video systems.
Prepare reports showing places of departure and destination, passenger ticket numbers, meal and beverage inventories, the conditions of cabin equipment, and any problems encountered by passengers.
Reassure passengers when situations such as turbulence are encountered.
Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.
Flight Engineer Job
Definition and Nature of the Work
Flight engineers, sometimes called second officers, play almost as important a part in flying large aircraft as do pilots and copilots. Although they rarely take the controls to fly planes, flight engineers have many other responsibilities both on the ground and onboard aircraft.
Before a flight, the flight engineer inspects the outside of the plane to make sure there are no fluid leaks and that tires are inflated properly. If any problems are found, the engineer calls in mechanics to repair the plane.
Inside the aircraft, the flight engineer helps the pilot and copilot check the operation of more than a hundred instruments, including fuel gauges, oil pressure indicators, and switches to control wing flaps and landing gear. The flight engineer must also review the flight course and weather patterns to determine how much fuel should be loaded on the plane. If a plane is going to fly with a tailwind, it will need much less fuel than if it is going to be flying into a strong head wind.
Once the plane is airborne, the engineer advises the pilot, or captain, of any problems. The engineer monitors the instruments and may make minor repairs, such as replacing fuses. The flight engineer also records fuel consumption during the
flight and makes note of the performance of the engines.
After the plane has landed, the flight engineer inspects the plane again to make sure all equipment is functioning properly. If problems arose during the flight, the engineer reports them to the mechanics. The last task is to turn in the flight log of the trip.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) now requires that most three- and four-engine airplanes and two-engine jet airplanes have flight engineers. Therefore, almost all flight engineers work for the major airlines that fly many large planes. Flight engineers are usually based in large cities that have major airports. Many are stationed in New York, California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas.
Flight engineers, sometimes called second officers, play almost as important a part in flying large aircraft as do pilots and copilots. Although they rarely take the controls to fly planes, flight engineers have many other responsibilities both on the ground and onboard aircraft.
Before a flight, the flight engineer inspects the outside of the plane to make sure there are no fluid leaks and that tires are inflated properly. If any problems are found, the engineer calls in mechanics to repair the plane.
Inside the aircraft, the flight engineer helps the pilot and copilot check the operation of more than a hundred instruments, including fuel gauges, oil pressure indicators, and switches to control wing flaps and landing gear. The flight engineer must also review the flight course and weather patterns to determine how much fuel should be loaded on the plane. If a plane is going to fly with a tailwind, it will need much less fuel than if it is going to be flying into a strong head wind.
Once the plane is airborne, the engineer advises the pilot, or captain, of any problems. The engineer monitors the instruments and may make minor repairs, such as replacing fuses. The flight engineer also records fuel consumption during the
flight and makes note of the performance of the engines.
After the plane has landed, the flight engineer inspects the plane again to make sure all equipment is functioning properly. If problems arose during the flight, the engineer reports them to the mechanics. The last task is to turn in the flight log of the trip.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) now requires that most three- and four-engine airplanes and two-engine jet airplanes have flight engineers. Therefore, almost all flight engineers work for the major airlines that fly many large planes. Flight engineers are usually based in large cities that have major airports. Many are stationed in New York, California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas.
Aircraft Flight Attendant (Cabin Crew)
Although the majority of flight attendants (cabin crew) are employed by the airlines, the Air Force and some charter operators also require flight attendants, on a free lance basis.
Flight attendants, both male and female, are primarily safety officers who assist passengers in case of emergencies. Next, they have to look after the comfort of the passengers and, as such, are very much the ambassadors of both the airlines and the country they represent.
Personal checklist
You will need
* intelligence
* the ability to give sympathetic attention to passengers, especially the elderly, babies and children
* a friendly, spontaneous personality
* efficiency
* an attractive appearance
* the ability to give sound advice in a friendly way
* patience
* previous experience in working with the public and fluency in more than one language are advantages.
Training
An initial training course covers simulated safety and emergency procedures (e.g. evacuating an aircraft full of passengers), first aid and aviation medicine.
This is a very important aspect of a flight attendants job, as the safety of the passengers is largely in their hands. In addition you will be taught deportment and make-up, catering, and the finer details of attending to passengers.
The course usually extends over about eight weeks and may begin with a fourteen-day training period in ground duties, including reservations, ticketing and international travel requirements.
Once you have successfully completed the training course, you will go on to practical flying training for two to three months, when you will be expected to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. During this period, instructors or co-ordinators will fly with you to evaluate your practical ability and, if successful, you become a fully-fledged flight attendant.
Aspects of the training for flight attendants are carried out by the respective airlines. The safety & emergency procedures training is often provided by specialist training centres
Prospects
There is always a demand for flight attendants. With time and experience, flight attendants are promoted from serving in the economy class on domestic flights to the first class on international flights, with the possibility of being appointed senior cabin controller. He or she is in charge of all flight attendants and, after the pilot-in-command (captain), is responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers.
Watchpoints
The life of a flight attendant tends to sound quite glamorous. However, negative aspects include being away from home for long periods, irregular hours, and the tiring nature of the work.
If you are career-minded, you may become frustrated, as there is limited scope for promotion and after a few years you may no longer find the work challenging. For this reason there is a high turnover of flight attendants. However, the work provides an excellent introduction to other careers that involve dealing with people (e.g. public relations).
Flight attendants, both male and female, are primarily safety officers who assist passengers in case of emergencies. Next, they have to look after the comfort of the passengers and, as such, are very much the ambassadors of both the airlines and the country they represent.
Personal checklist
You will need
* intelligence
* the ability to give sympathetic attention to passengers, especially the elderly, babies and children
* a friendly, spontaneous personality
* efficiency
* an attractive appearance
* the ability to give sound advice in a friendly way
* patience
* previous experience in working with the public and fluency in more than one language are advantages.
Training
An initial training course covers simulated safety and emergency procedures (e.g. evacuating an aircraft full of passengers), first aid and aviation medicine.
This is a very important aspect of a flight attendants job, as the safety of the passengers is largely in their hands. In addition you will be taught deportment and make-up, catering, and the finer details of attending to passengers.
The course usually extends over about eight weeks and may begin with a fourteen-day training period in ground duties, including reservations, ticketing and international travel requirements.
Once you have successfully completed the training course, you will go on to practical flying training for two to three months, when you will be expected to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. During this period, instructors or co-ordinators will fly with you to evaluate your practical ability and, if successful, you become a fully-fledged flight attendant.
Aspects of the training for flight attendants are carried out by the respective airlines. The safety & emergency procedures training is often provided by specialist training centres
Prospects
There is always a demand for flight attendants. With time and experience, flight attendants are promoted from serving in the economy class on domestic flights to the first class on international flights, with the possibility of being appointed senior cabin controller. He or she is in charge of all flight attendants and, after the pilot-in-command (captain), is responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers.
Watchpoints
The life of a flight attendant tends to sound quite glamorous. However, negative aspects include being away from home for long periods, irregular hours, and the tiring nature of the work.
If you are career-minded, you may become frustrated, as there is limited scope for promotion and after a few years you may no longer find the work challenging. For this reason there is a high turnover of flight attendants. However, the work provides an excellent introduction to other careers that involve dealing with people (e.g. public relations).
Major Features Aerosoft's African Airstrip
Major Features
This adventure package has several major features to enable a higher than ordinary level of simulation enjoyment: Scenery, flights, a mission, and a manual.
Scenery. Approximately 40,000 square kilometers around Mt Kenya, the country's highest peak, is covered by this add-on scenery. More than 20 airstrips, custom scenery, landmarks, buildings, vehicles and thousands of birds and mammals are featured. Basic features include:
Custom LOD12 terrain mesh
Custom land-class definitions, textures, and blendings
Custom streets, roads, rivers, lakes, telephone lines, and railways with 3D trains
Custom Africa-typial villages and lodges
Custom airstrip objects and buildings
Flights. About 30 flights start users at airports and airstrips for viewing scenery and animals and for launching adventures.
Mission. One mission, called "career mode," leads users to carrying passengers and cargo around Kenya's airstrips. This mission starts with a short video and an option for taking the introductory flight. Thereafter, users may accept one of more than 20 "jobs" assigned at random by a dispatcher.
Manuals. A 46-page manual with numerous screen shots explains how to install and use the package:
Installation procedure
Display settings
Airport/airstrip descriptions and positions
Free flights
Career-mode mission
Glossary
A 25-page printable version of this manual — without the images and background paper — is available for simpler printing and toner/ink savings.
Aerosoft says "African Airstrip Adventures combines an advanced mission mode with high-definition scenery" and an opportunity to "start a career as a pilot in a fictional charter airline."
This adventure package has several major features to enable a higher than ordinary level of simulation enjoyment: Scenery, flights, a mission, and a manual.
Custom LOD12 terrain mesh
Custom land-class definitions, textures, and blendings
Custom streets, roads, rivers, lakes, telephone lines, and railways with 3D trains
Custom Africa-typial villages and lodges
Custom airstrip objects and buildings
Flights. About 30 flights start users at airports and airstrips for viewing scenery and animals and for launching adventures.
Mission. One mission, called "career mode," leads users to carrying passengers and cargo around Kenya's airstrips. This mission starts with a short video and an option for taking the introductory flight. Thereafter, users may accept one of more than 20 "jobs" assigned at random by a dispatcher.
Manuals. A 46-page manual with numerous screen shots explains how to install and use the package:
Installation procedure
Display settings
Airport/airstrip descriptions and positions
Free flights
Career-mode mission
Glossary
A 25-page printable version of this manual — without the images and background paper — is available for simpler printing and toner/ink savings.
Aerosoft says "African Airstrip Adventures combines an advanced mission mode with high-definition scenery" and an opportunity to "start a career as a pilot in a fictional charter airline."
Aerosoft's African Airstrip Adventures for FSX
frica is a diverse continent socially, politically, geographically, and climatically. It is the world's second largest and second-most populated continent. Stradling the equator, about half the continent is in the Northern Hemisphere, and about half is in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the only continent to stretch from the northern temperate zone to the southern temperate zone. Some of its regions are dense jungles while others are dry deserts. Its highest mountains are Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet, 5,895 meters), Kenya (17,057 feet, 5,199 meters), and Mawenzi (16,893 feet, 5,149 meters), all in eastern Africa. This unique continent has the largest combination and density of free-ranging wild animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and primates.
Kenya is one of Africa's more than 50 independent countries. Located on the equator, in East Africa, along the Indian Ocean, it has a tropical climate that is humid on the coast and dry inland. Nairobi National Park is located about seven kilometers (four miles) west of Kenya's capital city of Nairobi. Providing a habitat safe from human activities for thousands of wild animals such as giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippopotami, leapoards, and lions, it is Kenya's major tourist attraction.
Aerosoft has created a package of missions, scenery enhancements and flights for adventuring in FSX around Mount Kenya. "This addon will bring you closer to the fascination, the wildlife and the beauty of Kenya/Africa," Aerosoft says in its product description.
As explained in their product description and manual, they made this mission and scenery because they were disappointed in FSX's representation of the area and its animals.
Cheap flights to Sydney
Thinking of a cheap flight to Sydney? Lee's Travel can get you there in style with one of our great value cheap flights to Sydney.
Sydney is, certainly to its residents, one of the world's most beautiful cities. Set on a large harbour it has the natural advantages of walks around the harbour foreshores, spectacular views bayside parks and gardens and the architectural magic of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. We have a full selection of flights to Sydney offering you the most economic way of getting to this unique place.
Finally, if you're here to visit friends or family, as many of our guests are, you'll already know that the Australians are outgoing and friendly. You are assured a warm welcome! You'll also receive a warm welcome and excellent customer service at Lee's Travel when you book your cheap flights to Sydney with us.
You can also select from a whole range of other travel services for your Sydney trip, including accommodation, travel, car hire, tours and anything else you might need. So, as well as providing your cheap flights to Sydney, we can also make sure that every aspect of your holiday is perfect. Please contact us for a tailor-made quotation or visit our online quote facility and we will be delighted to produce an individual, response including a price quotation.
Lee's Travel is fully bonded with ABTA, IATA and ATOL. The air holidays and flights shown on our website are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority, so you can book your Sydney flights safe in the knowledge that your money is secure.
You can go directly to our selection of flights to Sydney here, or order our brochure online packed with resort information, hotel descriptions, tour itineraries and plenty of holiday ideas.
Malaysia Airlines cheap flights
Lee's Travel is proud to work with a host of quality international airlines including Malaysia Airlines.
You'll be spoilt for choice both with the range of flights with Malaysia Airlines and their in-flight services. Departing from Heathrow and Manchester through their
base at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia serve 5 major Australian gateways as well as Auckland, New Zealand. If, as part of a stopover, you want to sample some of Malaysia's fantastic beaches, then ask your Lee's Travel consultant for details on great hotel offers and free domestic flights within Malaysia
Sydney is, certainly to its residents, one of the world's most beautiful cities. Set on a large harbour it has the natural advantages of walks around the harbour foreshores, spectacular views bayside parks and gardens and the architectural magic of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. We have a full selection of flights to Sydney offering you the most economic way of getting to this unique place.
Finally, if you're here to visit friends or family, as many of our guests are, you'll already know that the Australians are outgoing and friendly. You are assured a warm welcome! You'll also receive a warm welcome and excellent customer service at Lee's Travel when you book your cheap flights to Sydney with us.
You can also select from a whole range of other travel services for your Sydney trip, including accommodation, travel, car hire, tours and anything else you might need. So, as well as providing your cheap flights to Sydney, we can also make sure that every aspect of your holiday is perfect. Please contact us for a tailor-made quotation or visit our online quote facility and we will be delighted to produce an individual, response including a price quotation.
Lee's Travel is fully bonded with ABTA, IATA and ATOL. The air holidays and flights shown on our website are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority, so you can book your Sydney flights safe in the knowledge that your money is secure.
You can go directly to our selection of flights to Sydney here, or order our brochure online packed with resort information, hotel descriptions, tour itineraries and plenty of holiday ideas.
Malaysia Airlines cheap flights
Lee's Travel is proud to work with a host of quality international airlines including Malaysia Airlines.
You'll be spoilt for choice both with the range of flights with Malaysia Airlines and their in-flight services. Departing from Heathrow and Manchester through their
base at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia serve 5 major Australian gateways as well as Auckland, New Zealand. If, as part of a stopover, you want to sample some of Malaysia's fantastic beaches, then ask your Lee's Travel consultant for details on great hotel offers and free domestic flights within Malaysia
Flight attendant jobs
Nature of the work
At least one hour before each flight, attendants are briefed by the captain—the pilot in command—on such things as emergency evacuation procedures, coordination of the crew, the length of the flight, expected weather conditions, and special issues having to do with passengers.
Flight attendants make sure that first-aid kits and other emergency equipment are aboard and in working order and that the passenger cabin is in order, with adequate supplies of food, beverages, and blankets.
As passengers board the plane, flight attendants greet them, check their tickets, and tell them where to store coats and carry-on items.
Before the plane takes off, flight attendants instruct all passengers in the use of emergency equipment and check to see that seat belts are fastened, seat backs are in upright positions, and all carry-on items are properly stowed.
In the air, helping passengers in the event of an emergency is the most important responsibility of a flight attendant.
Flight attendants also answer questions about the flight; distribute reading material, pillows, and blankets, and food and beverage items; and help small children, elderly or disabled persons, and any others needing assistance.
Prior to landing, flight attendants take inventory of headsets, alcoholic beverages, and moneys collected.
Lead, or first, flight attendants, sometimes known as pursers, oversee the work of the other attendants aboard the aircraft, while performing most of the same duties. Major airlines are required by law to provide flight attendants for the safety of the traveling public.
Working conditions
Because airlines operate around-the-clock, year-round, flight attendants may work nights, holidays, and weekends.
In most cases, agreements between the airline and the employees’ union determine the total daily and monthly working time.
On-duty time is usually limited to 12 hours per day, with a daily maximum of 14 hours.
Attendants usually fly 65 to 85 hours a month and, in addition, generally spend about 50 hours a month on the ground preparing planes for flights, writing reports following completed flights, and waiting for planes to arrive.
They may be away from their home base at least one-third of the time; during this period, the airlines provide hotel accommodations and an allowance for meal expenses.
Flight attendants must be flexible, reliable, and willing to relocate.
Almost all flight attendants start out working on reserve status or on call.
The combination of free time and discount airfares provides flight attendants the opportunity to travel and see new places. However, the work can be strenuous and trying. Flight attendants stand during much of the flight and must remain pleasant and efficient, regardless of how tired they are or how demanding passengers may be. Occasionally, flight attendants must deal with disruptive passengers. Flight attendants are susceptible to injuries because of the job demands in a moving aircraft. In addition, medical problems can arise from irregular sleeping and eating patterns, dealing with stressful passengers, working in a pressurized environment, and breathing recycled air.
Training, other qualifications and advancement
Airlines prefer to hire poised, tactful, and resourceful people who can interact comfortably with strangers and remain calm under duress.
Applicants usually must be at least 18 to 21 years old.
Flight attendants must have excellent health and the ability to speak clearly.
Applicants must be high school graduates, and those with several years of college and experience in dealing with the public are preferred.
Flight attendants for international airlines generally must speak one or more foreign languages fluently.
Once hired, all candidates must undergo a period of formal training which can last between 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the size and type of carrier. Training takes place at the airline’s flight training center.
In addition, airlines usually have physical and appearance requirements. There are height requirements for the purposes of reaching overhead bins, and most airlines want candidates with weight proportionate to height. Vision is required to be correctable to 20/30 or better with glasses or contact lenses (uncorrected no worse than 20/200). Men must have their hair cut above the collar and be clean shaven. Airlines prefer applicants with no visible tattoos, body piercing, or unusual hairstyles or makeup.
Some flight attendants become supervisors or take on additional duties such as recruiting and instructing. Their experience also may qualify them for numerous airline-related jobs involving contact with the public, such as reservation ticket agent or public-relations specialist.
At least one hour before each flight, attendants are briefed by the captain—the pilot in command—on such things as emergency evacuation procedures, coordination of the crew, the length of the flight, expected weather conditions, and special issues having to do with passengers.
Flight attendants make sure that first-aid kits and other emergency equipment are aboard and in working order and that the passenger cabin is in order, with adequate supplies of food, beverages, and blankets.
As passengers board the plane, flight attendants greet them, check their tickets, and tell them where to store coats and carry-on items.
Before the plane takes off, flight attendants instruct all passengers in the use of emergency equipment and check to see that seat belts are fastened, seat backs are in upright positions, and all carry-on items are properly stowed.
In the air, helping passengers in the event of an emergency is the most important responsibility of a flight attendant.
Flight attendants also answer questions about the flight; distribute reading material, pillows, and blankets, and food and beverage items; and help small children, elderly or disabled persons, and any others needing assistance.
Prior to landing, flight attendants take inventory of headsets, alcoholic beverages, and moneys collected.
Lead, or first, flight attendants, sometimes known as pursers, oversee the work of the other attendants aboard the aircraft, while performing most of the same duties. Major airlines are required by law to provide flight attendants for the safety of the traveling public.
Working conditions
Because airlines operate around-the-clock, year-round, flight attendants may work nights, holidays, and weekends.
In most cases, agreements between the airline and the employees’ union determine the total daily and monthly working time.
On-duty time is usually limited to 12 hours per day, with a daily maximum of 14 hours.
Attendants usually fly 65 to 85 hours a month and, in addition, generally spend about 50 hours a month on the ground preparing planes for flights, writing reports following completed flights, and waiting for planes to arrive.
They may be away from their home base at least one-third of the time; during this period, the airlines provide hotel accommodations and an allowance for meal expenses.
Flight attendants must be flexible, reliable, and willing to relocate.
Almost all flight attendants start out working on reserve status or on call.
The combination of free time and discount airfares provides flight attendants the opportunity to travel and see new places. However, the work can be strenuous and trying. Flight attendants stand during much of the flight and must remain pleasant and efficient, regardless of how tired they are or how demanding passengers may be. Occasionally, flight attendants must deal with disruptive passengers. Flight attendants are susceptible to injuries because of the job demands in a moving aircraft. In addition, medical problems can arise from irregular sleeping and eating patterns, dealing with stressful passengers, working in a pressurized environment, and breathing recycled air.
Training, other qualifications and advancement
Airlines prefer to hire poised, tactful, and resourceful people who can interact comfortably with strangers and remain calm under duress.
Applicants usually must be at least 18 to 21 years old.
Flight attendants must have excellent health and the ability to speak clearly.
Applicants must be high school graduates, and those with several years of college and experience in dealing with the public are preferred.
Flight attendants for international airlines generally must speak one or more foreign languages fluently.
Once hired, all candidates must undergo a period of formal training which can last between 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the size and type of carrier. Training takes place at the airline’s flight training center.
In addition, airlines usually have physical and appearance requirements. There are height requirements for the purposes of reaching overhead bins, and most airlines want candidates with weight proportionate to height. Vision is required to be correctable to 20/30 or better with glasses or contact lenses (uncorrected no worse than 20/200). Men must have their hair cut above the collar and be clean shaven. Airlines prefer applicants with no visible tattoos, body piercing, or unusual hairstyles or makeup.
Some flight attendants become supervisors or take on additional duties such as recruiting and instructing. Their experience also may qualify them for numerous airline-related jobs involving contact with the public, such as reservation ticket agent or public-relations specialist.
Flight Descriptions
1st Flight Napalm Monks
Napalm -
Monk -
Always faithful and loyal, the Napalm Monks strive to create a better world for their brethren. Their Loyalty is unquestioned. They will always put the lives of their brothers and sisters before that of their own. Though they strive for a peaceful world, the Monks achieve that in a most unusual way. Purification is the means to that ends. And they use it like the early Christians used the Crusades. Their motto...Peace thru Purification...and their battle cry...The Fire Cleanses...tells of the Monks as fighters and not only Devout Religious Leaders. Though they may seem fanatical, the Monks are entirely the opposite. Their Manner is cool and calm at most times, but extremely Volatile when battle nears. Fierce
fighters and Protectors.
2nd Flight Jade Falcons
The Jade Falcons are the core of the Empire's Armies. Stone cold and lacking of emotion, these Falcons prey on those that would stand against the might of The Alliance. They are the best of the best; the elite Warrior. Where the Napalm Monks strive for the perfection of the purified soul, the Jade Falcons strive for perfection of their honed battle skills. These soldiers are hardly ever seen within the Alliance Complex itself, they are out on patrol or on the hunt for foes. The Enemy is no match for these swift killers. Their Motto is....Only the Strong survive. And rightly so...they are the Strong and the enemy dies in droves by their hands.
3rd Flight Shadow Mercs
To suggest that the Shadow Mercs have no honor would be to find yourself with a knife imbedded in your spinal cord. Honor means nothing to the Mercs...it is a means to an end, just like everything else they use or disuse. The Mercs have long been used as hired thugs, Assassins and spies. Their skill at stealth and subterfuge has no equal in the Empire. They will attain the goals of the Alliance by any means necessary. Valor, they do not seek. For they rarely accept more then a thank you for their efforts. They revel in the hunt and the kill, the stealth and the attack, not in the glory received. As long as the Alliance flourishes, they will enjoy living in the shadows. Their Motto is...Beware of that which you can not see.
Napalm -
Monk -
Always faithful and loyal, the Napalm Monks strive to create a better world for their brethren. Their Loyalty is unquestioned. They will always put the lives of their brothers and sisters before that of their own. Though they strive for a peaceful world, the Monks achieve that in a most unusual way. Purification is the means to that ends. And they use it like the early Christians used the Crusades. Their motto...Peace thru Purification...and their battle cry...The Fire Cleanses...tells of the Monks as fighters and not only Devout Religious Leaders. Though they may seem fanatical, the Monks are entirely the opposite. Their Manner is cool and calm at most times, but extremely Volatile when battle nears. Fierce
fighters and Protectors.
2nd Flight Jade Falcons
The Jade Falcons are the core of the Empire's Armies. Stone cold and lacking of emotion, these Falcons prey on those that would stand against the might of The Alliance. They are the best of the best; the elite Warrior. Where the Napalm Monks strive for the perfection of the purified soul, the Jade Falcons strive for perfection of their honed battle skills. These soldiers are hardly ever seen within the Alliance Complex itself, they are out on patrol or on the hunt for foes. The Enemy is no match for these swift killers. Their Motto is....Only the Strong survive. And rightly so...they are the Strong and the enemy dies in droves by their hands.
3rd Flight Shadow Mercs
To suggest that the Shadow Mercs have no honor would be to find yourself with a knife imbedded in your spinal cord. Honor means nothing to the Mercs...it is a means to an end, just like everything else they use or disuse. The Mercs have long been used as hired thugs, Assassins and spies. Their skill at stealth and subterfuge has no equal in the Empire. They will attain the goals of the Alliance by any means necessary. Valor, they do not seek. For they rarely accept more then a thank you for their efforts. They revel in the hunt and the kill, the stealth and the attack, not in the glory received. As long as the Alliance flourishes, they will enjoy living in the shadows. Their Motto is...Beware of that which you can not see.
WARBIRD FLIGHTS
TOP-GUN FLIGHT
An full thirty minutes of flight. You have time to climb higher and travel farther from the airport, you have much more time to handle the controls and if adding the aerobatic option, indulge in WW II style aerobatics. Options available: Front Seat, Aerobatics and Video.
AEROBATICS
Loops, rolls and other positive "G" aerobatic maneuvers are an option on any of the :30 and 1:00 flights. (the :15 flight is too short to get to the proper area and altitude where aerobatics can be flown). All our pilots begin gently with easy maneuvers to be sure you are enjoying them before going on to the more exciting maneuvers. Maneuvers we do include: aileron rolls, hesitation rolls, barrel rolls, loops, cuban 8's, immelmanns, chandelles, split S's and clover leafs. You are in direct contact with the pilot and can tell him exactly what you want. (It's the world's greatest free-style roller-coaster!) Even if you have never experienced aerobatics before our pilots can get you some real hands-on training and teach you to perform some of the basic maneuvers such as loops and aileron rolls. "G" forces encountered are from 0 to + 4.0 G's. Speeds are up to 200 mph.
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