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07-14-2009, 06:19 PM
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Those ariplanes are goping to get alot older and the airlines can't afford more.The fleet is just getting to old;plain and simple.
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07-14-2009, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bluebeard
If you're worried for your safety so much, then you should stop driving too. It's far more dangerous than flying.
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It's about the lack of control you have when flying. |
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07-14-2009, 06:24 PM
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Location: Vt but soon to be AK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bluebeard
If you're worried for your safety so much, then you should stop driving too. It's far more dangerous than flying.
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But there's a greater chance of surviving an accident on the ground versus thousands of feet in the air...not to mention, having more control (can stop anytime, etc.). |
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07-14-2009, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Lakewooder
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That's the exact article I was thinking of when I posted. Smaller repair stations and FBOs are much safer than larger commercial airlines. Every single one of the mechanics I work with are A&P certified, and if we have to send any of our aircraft out for service we do a rigorous audit before letting them touch our planes. Most private FBO's and private repair stations are similar. I don't trust large airlines. |
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07-14-2009, 06:45 PM
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Taipan
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Location: Las Vegas, NV and NW of Florence Junction, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by texdav
Those ariplanes are goping to get alot older and the airlines can't afford more.The fleet is just getting to old;plain and simple.
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Southwest's fleet of 737's is around 10 years old on average. That's pretty "young" for an airline. |
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07-14-2009, 06:50 PM
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Location: Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JetJockey
That's the exact article I was thinking of when I posted. Smaller repair stations and FBOs are much safer than larger commercial airlines. Every single one of the mechanics I work with are A&P certified, and if we have to send any of our aircraft out for service we do a rigorous audit before letting them touch our planes. Most private FBO's and private repair stations are similar. I don't trust large airlines.
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I wish I were rich enough to hire a private plane. You'd have the job. |
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07-14-2009, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Palm Springs, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JetJockey
Fly private.
We actually adhere to inspection schedules and have legal, trained US citizens do our work.
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What's the best way to find a private jet service for those who aren't wealthy? |
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07-14-2009, 06:53 PM
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Bringing chaos out of order
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North Beach, MD on the Chesapeake
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Could have been worse. |
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07-14-2009, 06:53 PM
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Private and charter flights range in quality from very good to extremely poor. Note that there are far more small craft and charter flight crashes than full-size commercial airliner crashes, both worldwide and in the US.
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