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Offline Raider179

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« on: February 03, 2005, 02:55:07 PM »
Wonder how much hands on flying he is gonna have to do?

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Offline Golfer

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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2005, 04:12:06 PM »
I actually thought 'Sir' Richard Branson was going with him, or thats what I read in Flying magazine.  Hmm...good luck!  Wonder if I can go with him, I need the flight time.

Offline Stringer

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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2005, 04:23:01 PM »
Cool, I grew up in Salina.  Learned to fly at that airport.

Offline Staga

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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2005, 05:17:01 PM »
Hmm I don't think there's a galley in that aircraft?

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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2005, 06:35:53 PM »
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Originally posted by Golfer
I actually thought 'Sir' Richard Branson was going with him, or thats what I read in Flying magazine.  Hmm...good luck!  Wonder if I can go with him, I need the flight time.


no its a solo

Offline Maverick

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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2005, 08:24:54 PM »
Galley?? Nope but I hope he's got a porta potti!
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