Perhaps instead of "fly-alongs", these planes can be limited to demonstration flights and static displays. The risk to the general population flying on these is probably too great. I know it's a major funding source for the preservation, but perhaps, a well-financed benefactor(s) can be sought out to bridge the funding gap.

(Written on 04/10/2019)(Permalink)

Michael, nice video. So sad for the lives lost and the loss of this irreplaceable relic of our great past.

(Written on 04/10/2019)(Permalink)

sharon, the ADA Law doesn't back you up on this. The "training" does not have to be performed by any recognized group - the Service Animal can be trained by any individual. Also, no identification or documentation can be required. https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm is a general guideline. You can browse other pages on the www.ada.gov site to get more specific guidelines.

(Written on 09/08/2019)(Permalink)

Brad, as a followup: I don't know if the ACAA supersedes ADA, but ADA stipulates that only no documentation is required for Service Animals and only two questions may be asked. 1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and 2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? The ADA does not classify ESA's as Service Animals and Service Animals are defined, exclusively as dogs.

(Written on 09/08/2019)(Permalink)

ESA's do not qualify as Service Animals under the American with Disabilities Act and as such can be denied boarding by airlines, presumably even in states where ESA's have more protection than the ADA requires since airlines are federally regulated. Service animals cannot be required to have a fee paid to allow them access. The animal must be "under control" at all times and if the animal exhibits actions that put a person at a safety risk then it can be requested that the animal be removed from the premises. The handler must be given the option to remain on the premises after removing the animal. No documentation can be required to "prove" an animal is a trained service animal. A handler can be asked two questions: 1) Is the animal a service animal trained to perform a task? 2) What task(s) is/are the animal trained to perform? The animal does not have to be wearing anything to indicate it is a service animal.

(Written on 26/07/2019)(Permalink)

Any thoughts on where this took place? The 220 clearly shows a Canadian Flag on its port aft fuselage at 0:57 and 2:07, but hard to make out any markings on any of the others (I think I see a "D" tail number on one of the planes as well).

(Written on 21/06/2019)(Permalink)

Sad ending to what could have been a great life together. Prayers for the families, friends and co-workers.

(Written on 11/08/2017)(Permalink)

The pilot is responsible for the safety of each and every passenger. He / She is to do whatever has to be done to be sure that each passenger arrives safely. If all he has to do is fly the plane, computers have taken most of this process out of the hands of the pilots. He was aware of the emergency before being told to land the plane. If he had a warning for a mechanical problem, he addresses it at the time of the warning, he doesn't wait for failure to then "act accordingly"...

(Written on 09/06/2017)(Permalink)

Great job by the nurse, first for stepping up, next for keeping the situation calm. Not too sure about the Pilot's response - asking what he should do instead of immediately seeking clearance for an emergency landing.

(Written on 02/06/2017)(Permalink)

I disagree wholeheartedly about good stories not bringing ratings - look at the stories that go viral on social media and a significant many of them, if not the majority, are "feel good" events. I don't understand why mainstream media doesn't jump on the bandwagon of social media and present these types of stories (the ones that do are simply showing the viral videos that are already on social media, but not getting their own stories to report on).

(Written on 19/05/2017)(Permalink)