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Straight Talk on Great Circles
Why do airplane routes look funny on world maps? The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, right? If you want to fly, boat, bike, or drive, following a straight line saves time […]
Month: April 2014
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16 Year Old Survives In Wheel Well?
Here’s a link to the AP Story: 16-year-old survives in wheel well of Maui flight I’m very skeptical about this one. Authorities claim the kid survived the 5 hour flight from San Jose to Maui at […]
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EVA Air – Business Class Review
In February, 2014, my schedule included a reposition flight on Taipei-based carrier EVA Air. EVA has a strong presence in Asia. Their passenger and cargo jets can be spotted at major cities worldwide. My first officer […]