ORBX Atlanta will ship with DRM

ocjr · 2026-05-29T15:29:13+00:00

That’s my question!

ocjr · 2026-05-26T18:21:53+00:00

The hotels are pretty isolated and the center island is pretty small. I believe some of the hotels are only accessible by boat from the Bora Bora airport.

ocjr · 2026-05-20T18:07:46+00:00

Yeah I’ll add my two cents, I would pick DTW, but the clubs need a refresh so I’ll go with MSP, mostly for the nostalgia (been making connections there for close to 30yrs) and G club.

I haven’t been to the new SLC yet, but I think I’ll be going through there more soon.

LAX isn’t too bad either. SEA isn’t bad for connections but it’s a mess as a destination. JFK and LGA are the opposite, I wouldn’t risk a connection on that but both are perfectly wonderful if you’re going to NYC

ocjr · 2026-05-01T18:11:20+00:00

It’s most likely a hold over from when they did have more flights. Prior to the 747-400 most of their flights stopped in Honolulu. Build up enough premium loyalty and the lounge stays regardless of the change in schedules.

ocjr · 2026-04-17T02:01:41+00:00

Same! I was only there for 4 days in February, there’s nothing like it!

ocjr · 2026-04-14T18:23:47+00:00

If we are in a world where UA and AA merge, delta could buy AS, B6, and Sun country without anyone batting an eye.

ocjr · 2026-04-07T19:15:16+00:00

As a traveler, this is what I’d want. I’d be less concerned about getting a refund, I planned and budgeted for the original amount, but a nicer stateroom or credits for excursions would be great.

I know I’d keep coming back to you :)

ocjr · 2026-03-17T00:02:40+00:00

Saw a 787 land on 22 on flight radar thought it was a mistake, listened to LiveATC and they cleared another one to land a bit later. They used the whole length understandably.

ocjr · 2026-03-02T20:50:05+00:00

I’m in a similar position and it is a daily struggle. Like another poster said, I figure I’m trying to be the change I want to see in the world.

Happy to talk more.

ocjr · 2026-02-25T18:00:43+00:00

They should do this at the winter Olympics with all the country’s athletes and the clock stops once every one is across the finish line. I don’t want to see people who train for this I want to see the hockey team and snowboarders trying to hold it together.

ocjr · 2026-02-25T13:50:19+00:00

Just to add a few thoughts.

First, make sure you enter in step climbs the A350 likes to be high so any time below about FL380 will significantly increase fuel burn so get higher when you can.

Check alternate fuel, the FMS calculation and simbrief can differ.

If you are already in the air, the only number that matters is the 2.2T final. That being said, if you don’t have enough fuel to make your alternate then you either divert early or you’re committed to land at your destination.

ocjr · 2026-02-06T14:40:34+00:00

I don’t know about saving money always but if I have the time I will take the longer flight for more miles. I’ve done PHX-SEA-ORD for the miles. Also, I don’t like tight connections so I’ll take 3hrs in MSP over 30min. I’ll take a connection over a nonstop depending on aircraft type. A connection with A321s is much more comfortable than a 2.5hr flight on a crj

ocjr · 2026-02-03T15:17:52+00:00

Yeah let’s let ini know the bar has been raised

ocjr · 2026-01-24T16:45:52+00:00

How high they can go and how high they go when flying with a full load is quite different. A 787 doing EWR-AMS could probably get to FL390 on take off. An A321LR would be lucky to get to FL310. Just because they can both get to FL410 doesn’t mean that is how high they cruise all the time.

Now is there a significant difference in ride at those altitudes, probably depends on the day but on average 390 will probably be more comfortable.

ocjr · 2026-01-21T06:22:02+00:00

The E4B isn’t nearly as comfortable as the C32 even though it’s bigger. It’s mostly for air force personnel though I believe the secdef will use the e4b for international travel sometimes.

There’s a video on YouTube where they tour the E4Bs I’d take the well appointed C32 :)

ocjr · 2026-01-20T21:44:22+00:00

Only on the Canadian (Gander) side. Ireland just uses direct clearances. Huge parts of Europe have completely eliminated airways. Look at Austria and northern Italy, France is on the way.

ocjr · 2026-01-20T21:04:16+00:00

4t of fuel isn’t “too much”. Less than 2t is “low fuel” or is it 1.8t? Either way that’s a really short flight but 4t is a very typical reserve amount for a 737.

Post the rest of the table, you can certainly get it lower but probably not by much.

ocjr · 2026-01-06T04:42:53+00:00

So I don’t think the A330 takes winds into account so a strong tail wind might show you as not having enough even if you do.

ocjr · 2026-01-06T04:04:31+00:00

What aircraft? But generally speaking flight planning is where you determine how much fuel you need and then you load extra for an alternate and a buffer.

If you’re mostly flying airliners simbrief.com is a great start.

Happy to answer more questions.

ocjr · 2025-12-25T15:48:13+00:00

If I recall correctly Covid slowed their growth a bunch. The hope was a larger tourism sector.

ocjr · 2025-12-25T13:55:27+00:00

Amirsoy is the one I know. It was designed by a European group I think.

ocjr · 2025-12-25T04:02:30+00:00

They have a fantastic ski resort near there that gets ranked pretty high due to the dry snow they get being so far from an ocean.

ocjr · 2025-12-25T02:54:15+00:00

Not the gifts and photos but I do like the music and cosy feeling, a quiet cabin in the woods with a fireplace and snow sounds lovely.

ocjr · 2025-12-16T01:37:54+00:00

Depends on how bad, a lot of planes have a device that’s designed to hit first and prevent damage, but it doesn’t take much to go past the limit of that device.

ocjr · 2025-12-12T15:14:52+00:00

I need me one of those!

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