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What to do when the flight crew yells BRACE!
You’ve just boarded the airplane, stowed your large bag in the overhead bin, smaller bag completely under the seat in front of you, and taken your seat. As passengers continue to file past you down the aisle, you place those headphones in your ears, crank up the Ipod, and recline…
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Mrs. Captain Chesley Sullenberg, the woman behind the man
They say behind every great man is a great woman….well here she is, Mrs. Captain Chesley Sullenberger… Lorrie Sullenberger, founder of “To Your Peak . . . Lifestyle Fitness,” is a regularly featured women’s fitness expert on ABC 7’s View From the Bay. Lorrie has an infectious enthusiasm, inspiring women…
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US Airways Captain Chesley B "Sully" Sullenberger
Chesley B “Sully” Sullenberger, Captain of US Airways flight 1549. Want to know more about this amazing man? This is what it says on his website: Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger, III is a captain for a major U.S. airline with over 40 years of flying experience. A former U.S. Air…
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Airplanes in San Francisco
I had just landed in San Francisco and was on a quick run when I spotted this adorable elderly couple just sitting on a bench looking out over the water watching the airplanes taking off and landing in San Francisco
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Even rampers love their job (and have stories to share!)
Hey there Mrs. Heather Poole, I just thought I’d type and let you know how much I enjoy stopping by Gadling to read your posts. I used to work RAMP IAD for UAL and my husband answered phones at the UAL callcenter in Sterling, VA. I really miss working at…
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Why I’m based in New York when I live in California
Dear Heather,Reading your comments about being on reserve in New York made me wonder; why don’t you fly out of LAX? I know quite a few people at United who commute west coast to IAD, but that’s primarily because you can’t get the great international flying anywhere else in the…
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A question about being a flight attendant with a small child at home
Dear Heather, You said your husband travels over 100,000 miles per year, and you are spending January away from home. Isn’t that hard on your child? I think I’d find a career that kept me home more often.DJ Dear DJ, Two weeks ago I found myself commuting home in first…
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Bret Michaels on the airplane!
“When he walked aboard the flight the first thing I saw were the boots, and then the cool jeans and long blond hair. He didn’t wear any makeup and his skin was clear and soft, a beautiful complexion. Then I noticed the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen. We were flying…
Heather Poole 