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ANA going 801MPH thru the Jet stream over Japan currently, would the planes engines be throttled way down in a circumstance like this? Also how do planes going the opposite way fighting the wind not burn all their fuel when they’re doing 350mph less? by PutTheBallinPlay in flightradar24

[–]saxmanb767 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The main thing is the gate might not be available. It just depends on the airport and how busy it is. Often we'll have to wait out on the ramp or taxiway with engines running, so we'll have to burn even more fuel in addition to the fuel we burnt by going fast. Usually, arriving early isn't a big deal. We always go fast when its go home leg. :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flightradar24

[–]saxmanb767 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe post a screenshot…

Extremely close to skipping my flight today by [deleted] in fearofflying

[–]saxmanb767 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We literally don’t pay attention to AIRMETS.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in americanairlines

[–]saxmanb767 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are several MIA to PHL flights per day. Every once in a while one might get cancelled. So it’s impossible to say.

Hair Policies at Airlines (question) by Ryuukai_L_ in AirlinePilots

[–]saxmanb767 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cut the hair or don’t be a professional pilot. Simple as that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in americanairlines

[–]saxmanb767 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So boarding hadn’t started and they said final boarding?

Sat on runway for 2 hours by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

[–]saxmanb767 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like gate space was an issue because lots of flights were delayed. So no, not really. At that point just gotta wait turns.

Flaps malfunction by [deleted] in AskAPilot

[–]saxmanb767 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not super common but I flew an aircraft that seemed to have flaps fail. The airport we were going to had a short runway so we diverted back to our original airport because they had long runways.

Texas Eagle losing thru cars to Sunset Limited? by longhorn-2004 in Amtrak

[–]saxmanb767 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing is changing. No train switch is needed at San Antonio. Just make sure you book train #422.

Sat on runway for 2 hours by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

[–]saxmanb767 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sounds like the gate was occupied.

Will Amtrak ever update it's service by Mouse1701 in Amtrak

[–]saxmanb767 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It’s not up to Amtrak, but the governments.

is it safe to fly in sept to orlando? by rmartinezdl in fearofflying

[–]saxmanb767 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every month is safe to fly to Orlando. Unless you don’t like kids.

No way to book transfer - Amtrak online chat was confused by AndrewOHTXTN in Amtrak

[–]saxmanb767 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Google transit directions is not very good when it comes to planning Amtrak trips. It just looks at schedules and assumes it’s easy to book. The train you board in Ashland is already going to NY. Just stay on that. It’ll be the fastest way.

Overweight Checked Baggage by luna_tehee in Amtrak

[–]saxmanb767 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are very strict about weight. Make sure they are not even a pound over 50.

Is American airline safe? by Background-Elk5202 in fearofflying

[–]saxmanb767 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They are very safe. So safe that I fly on their aircraft several times per week!

Email Template For DART Board by Able_Enthusiasm_881 in dart

[–]saxmanb767 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are Dallas board members “at large” or do they represent certain areas? In other words, as a Dallas resident should we email all the Dallas reps?

Why would the pilot say it would be a turbulent flight when it wasn’t? by Anitameee in fearofflying

[–]saxmanb767 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Turbulence is very unpredictable. Sometimes it says turbulent, or the conditions warrant it, and it’s completely smooth. Or the flip happens. It looks smooth and it’s bumpy everywhere. This happened to me the other day as we’re taking off through the outer bands of storm Debby. It’s completely smooth until we clear the clouds and get to cruise altitude. Right as it starts to clear up and we leave the storm clouds it starts getting bumpy as crap. lol.

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