To my memory, 727 had a flaw in handling upon landing which caused a few stall undershots. One case at Salt Lake City, caused the loss of the sales manager at a small company in New England where I was employed in the late 60's. Everyone turned out for his funeral; he had just married the boss's daughter and moved into a new house in Wellesley. FAA finally responded by mandating 40 degree over 30 for flap setting on landing. Approaching Washington National one time I was seated toward the rear and noted a swaying side to side instability before we touched down and I wondered if this was the edge of the problem. Otherwise, seemed to be a very good plane.

(Written on 18/01/2019)(Permalink)

Would love to see performance specs on this. E.G., top speed at altitude. Wonder how it handled with one engine landing.

(Written on 11/01/2019)(Permalink)

Does anyone know where this plane was headed? Hope it was not an insurance job.

(Written on 09/11/2018)(Permalink)

Reminds me of the time back in 1965, when, during joint military maneuvers, the Royal Canadian Air Force plane broke the sound barrier over Boston around 3:00 in the morning. Please, someone tell me he didn't do that on purpose. The American Revolution lives!

(Written on 05/10/2018)(Permalink)

On our amateur radio license renewal application, we are asked what we do to reduce RF radiation exposure to those near our equipment. Makes one think a bit. With WiFi we are all constantly exposed to high frequency while aboard; let's hope we don't get a sunburn. Otherwise, I am in favor of it.

(Written on 05/10/2018)(Permalink)

Yes, luckily they didn't write it off to a prank student call from a local school.

(Written on 14/09/2018)(Permalink)

I can remember the day when a Super G Connie waiting to take off revved up all four at National Airport in Washington at the end of the runway which was next to passing highway. Picked up a VW Microbus and blew it to and into a nearby pond over several hundred feet away.

(Written on 17/08/2018)(Permalink)

I do not like the psychological social control function involved. With this stuff they make the customer feel as if it is unreasonable to complain and also a second class citizen not worthy of expecting better treatment. Thus our standard of living is lowered, like going to jail.

(Written on 20/07/2018)(Permalink)

I remember: too many Massachusetts fatties sitting in the same row. Think plane took off at Charlotte, and pilot immediately lost control to tail heavy.

(Written on 20/07/2018)(Permalink)

Too many youthful executives out to build their resumes. Is this the price of a poor economy? They will ruin the business for any corporation. If the customer did not fly at all, they could save a lot of fuel as well.

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