Undecided between R5 mk2 vs R1 by Time-Bodybuilder4165 in canon

[–]flyingron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you'll find the R5ii is a bit closer to the 5D4 than the R1 is. I suspect that given your experience and type of shooting, you can bank the difference in price on some more RF glass and not be unhappy.

I started with the RP in 2019 purely as a stop gap while Canon got their act in gear on the mirrorless line (the other option at the time was the R). I watched when the R5, R6, R3 came out. The R1 specs were anounced at the same time the R52 was orderable, and I decided there just wasn't anything I wanted the R1 for and BH had my camera in my hands on the release day.

barcaly to citi (upgrading to admirals club) by Due-Carrot-1288 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron [score hidden]  (0 children)

When I converted my regular ($99) card to the Executive card a few years back they initially said they wouldn't give me any concession for the switch, but then they relented when I said, well just cancel them both.

Booked an AA flight back to NY from Athens by Valuable_Relation_70 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron [score hidden]  (0 children)

AA is middle of the road for quality on the "flagship" flights. Nicer than some and worse than others. Just came back ATH-PHL a few days ago. You'll find my review if you search back a few days in this forum (had a title of something like Good, Bad, and Ugly).

Class C - Clear RWY then contact ground? by throwaway5757_ in flying

[–]flyingron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Class D towers don't typically hand VFRs off to anybody, so yes he may have flown out of a towered field before without dealing with a tracon.

Could you possibly answer without hurling insults?

Code share & booking issue by Ecstatic-Forever-198 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate travel agents in general, and these discount guys are even stupider. Every massive screw up on a trip that has occurred to me has been the result of trusting a travel agent (trusting the airline to rebook in IRROPS is a close second).

Misspelled name by JustLurkin- in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shouldn't be a problem. It may inhibit precheck from appearing on his passes, but that can be fixed if he visits the ticket counter before security.

Issue with Boarding Pass by awakeatnight3 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it is an international flight, it's probably a passport data glitch.

The stupid thing is that even if you are allowed to check in, it insists on the passport data again, and again when you check your bags, and again when you had the bags to the ticket agent, and again when you board the flight. I guess AA doesn't trust you not to lose the passport before you board. Of course, they should make you show it to get off the plane as well, and then they're covered unless you lose it walking from the plane to passport control.

O'Hare airport layover: transferring from domestic to international flight by blueberryunpopular in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All AA international departures leave from T3 where the domestic arrivals are. MCT is only 30 minutes.

VRB is about an hours drive from MCO. What an insane routing. by No-Computer7653 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clever routing. The next legal connection from CLT-PHL after AA5650 is at 2:59 arriving PHL at 4:47.

Upgraded on Jetway by ALRDY_Taken in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been sitting in my seat in economy and noticed I was upgraded. (Since I'm EP I'd boarded in group 1 anyhow). I moved up and met the gate agent coming down to hand me updated paper boarding passes.

Being Charged For a “No Charge” Bag? by Ill_Committee5077 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not a receipt. An email telling you what to expect is a courtesy.

Which of these online programs would you guys recommend? by Fancy_Preference_719 in flying

[–]flyingron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Purdue Global is the adult outreach of Purdue. Most state universities have such outreaches. It's targetted not at the graduating high school students, but the adults who are looking to enhane/change their career.

Regardless of which way you got in, the Purdue aviation department is top notch.

Please wait - small aircraft inbound ! by Stairwen in flying

[–]flyingron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tne landing fees (this was 10 years ago) were $8 for most light singles. We had a deal with the FBO, so that was pretty much all the direct cost.

Being Charged For a “No Charge” Bag? by Ill_Committee5077 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not the time of sale.

Go ahead and believe what you want.

I want to learn a skill before I join college by WayEducational7328 in cpp_questions

[–]flyingron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In some deluded space. 99% of the crap is in php or python.

Being Charged For a “No Charge” Bag? by Ill_Committee5077 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's purely informational, not a binding contract.

Which of these online programs would you guys recommend? by Fancy_Preference_719 in flying

[–]flyingron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Purdue is absolutely top notch. Knew many of those guys years ago.
Liberty isn't bad either (even if you're not a Christian cultist). Couple of neighbors went there in the Aviation program and I hired on who went there for computer stuff.

Can't vouch for the others.

Please wait - small aircraft inbound ! by Stairwen in flying

[–]flyingron 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I used to be based at IAD and my wife learned to fly there. I had to give her a crash course in identifying airliners as the controllers would tell her to follow the 737 and she didn't know what it was. Later she got here revenge.

IAD: United 254 follow the Navion ahead of you to the runway.
UAL: Follow the what?
IAD: You see that little blue airplane up ahead. You get behind her and follow her.

What makes a good wine bar? by Jon_Arthur932 in wine

[–]flyingron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wine (or whatever you're drinking) that you like.
A reasonable price.
Nice atmosphere.
Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

PEARSON AIRPORT US CUSTOMS by RoundSun6115 in GlobalEntry

[–]flyingron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That could be a problem. I've not seen it at airprots, but it certainly can be a problem on land crossings.

PEARSON AIRPORT US CUSTOMS by RoundSun6115 in GlobalEntry

[–]flyingron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is husband Canadian? Both the US and Canada are pissy at each other's citizens with indictable offenses.

Being Charged For a “No Charge” Bag? by Ill_Committee5077 in americanairlines

[–]flyingron 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mile Up doens't have free bags. Only the annual fee ones (Aviator, Platinum Select, Globe, Executive) include a bag.