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Old 07-22-2008, 08:46 AM
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I got it! Severe lack of caffeine...
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Old 07-23-2008, 08:29 AM
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I like the smokeless engines in both videos!

I've got to give the SW F/A (or was she a stewardress then) credit- she didn't flinch when that plane went over- and you know it was loud!
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Old 07-23-2008, 12:00 PM
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Haven't you heard, old is in!

No matter if it is an old plane or an old pilot
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Originally Posted by The Juice
Haven't you heard, old is in!

No matter if it is an old plane or an old pilot
Or old F/A
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Old 07-24-2008, 10:50 PM
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The oldest ones are over 2.5 times past thier designed cycle limits... compared to a 727 they are made out of styrofoam.
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