I’ll let the video speak for itself…
~Capt’n Chris

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CHICAGO, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — More than 1,000 pilots applied for 100 positions at United in the first 10 days that the company sought applications. The company is looking to hire 100 experienced pilots by the end of this year.

“We are impressed by the volume of applications and, more importantly, by the caliber and diversity of the candidates applying for these positions,” said Captain Hank Krakowski, vice president, Flight Operations. “We set extremely high standards for our pilots and are looking for the best of the best to join our distinguished team.”

United officially opened the online application site at united.com/pilot on Monday, July 16. This is the first time the company has hired new pilots since 2001. This latest hiring effort is being driven by United’s expansion of flying into international markets. The online application site remains open for interested candidates.

Newly hired pilots will begin training at United’s state-of-the-art Flight Training Center in Denver as early as October, with the first group expected to be flying for United by the end of the year. A full listing of qualifications for pilot applicants can be found at united.com/pilot.

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Monument Valley, Utah
5-12-07

Pilot Steve Jones briefly glances at his manifold guage after feeling a surge in his prop and accidentally strikes a pylon. Ouch!
~Capt’n Chris

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Here’s a cool little page I found on Weather.Com- Click Here to View…
It’s live radar with airport delay overlays. Pretty cool…

~Capt’n Chris

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You may have seen the recent reports about 8 year old Bryan Moore just trying to get home from Cortez, Colorado, only to be told by Great Lake Airlines that he was on a terrorist no-fly list. Maybe he just kicks too much ass at Halo or Quake and they thought that posed a threat?

According to 8 year old Bryan, “They almost got me scheduled in and then the lady just bowed her head and said, ‘We can’t get you on this plane, you’re a terrorist.’” Imagine how that felt to an 8 year old.

Apparently Bryan’s name matched another name on the no fly list and he was red flagged. But there are procedures according to the TSA that are supposed to catch this. The airline is supposed to make the necessary changes and let the child board. Supposedly. However for Bryan, this didn’t happen quick enough because his flight left without him and he ended up having to catch another flight the next day.

What a pisser. And all in the name of national security.
~Capt’n Chris

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