kai2k1 0 #1 January 28, 2004 Well, I officially claim myself King Idiot until midnight tonight CST. I played the odds at work today and lost. I ran out of fuel 13 miles from where I'm supposed to deliver every day. The company had to send out a repair truck to bring me 10 gallons of fuel so that I could make it to the next truck stop to deliver my load. And I was almost 2 hours late due to aforementioned incident. Thanks for the rant.... There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #2 January 28, 2004 You are an idiot!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 January 28, 2004 I'm sorry for you. That's one reason when I'm on a road trip, I never let the gas needle fall pass 1/4 of a tank. I don't want to run out of gas. Oh well, lesson learned. Now you know how far you can push it.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #4 January 28, 2004 There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 January 28, 2004 Admission is the first step... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #6 January 28, 2004 The real question....will you do that one again?She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JadedLady 0 #7 January 28, 2004 It is not stupidity, it is a learning experience... or scientific research, whatever makes youy feel better. I find myself constantly testing my tank's limit. I think we may come from the same gene pool, most likely the shallow end! ;)~~~~ Rachel ~~~~~~~~~~~ -Converting the world one whuffo at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #8 January 28, 2004 HELL NO!!!! lmao, Ive traveled that route for 2 years or roughly 250,000 miles and NEVER have run out of fuel. The one time that I try to push it, I end up screwing myself. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #9 January 28, 2004 YEAH, It was research!! lmao, thanks for the laugh There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #10 January 28, 2004 Not that those of us who fly for a living have the answers to anything, but I thought this might apply. One of the sayings we have goes like this: The three most useless things to you as a pilot are the altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel you didn't bring with you. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #11 January 28, 2004 I just (pm'd) told him he would be a crappy pilot !! Can't just pull of to the side of the road and wait for help ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #12 January 28, 2004 QuoteNot that those of us who fly for a living have the answers to anything, but I thought this might apply. One of the sayings we have goes like this: The three most useless things to you as a pilot are the altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel you didn't bring with you. You can never have too much fuel on board a plane........ Unless you're on fire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #13 January 28, 2004 Hehehehe. Ya know, I landed to take on fuel in Cape G. years ago on my way to St. Louis and then Quantum leap. Did it again later on my way to the WFFC. Nice pork sandwiches they have at that FBO. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JadedLady 0 #14 January 28, 2004 QuoteThe three most useless things to you as a pilot are the altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel you didn't bring with you.Quote All I can say is... ouch...~~~~ Rachel ~~~~~~~~~~~ -Converting the world one whuffo at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #15 January 28, 2004 QuoteYou can never have too much fuel on board a plane........ Unless you're on fire. Would you believe the folks in the blue bus driver uniforms have found a way to thumb their noses at this rule? I firmly believe in it, but some of their aircraft can't get off the ground with a full bag o' gas and a full payload, so they take off with a partial fuel load and top off with a tanker at altitude. Heaven forbid that either the tanker or receiver's fuel transfer system fail. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diverdriver 7 #16 January 28, 2004 QuoteHeaven forbid that either the tanker or receiver's fuel transfer system fail. Yah.....really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #17 January 28, 2004 QuoteAll I can say is... ouch... Oh, I wasn't trying to slam our intrepid driver. I feel for him - I do. Ya' out there, Rick? Who among us hasn't run out of gas or been with someone when they pushed the limit a little too much and muttered when the engine sputtered? And ya' know what, it's a good thing that Rick can pull over and call Time out if that happens... which I'm guessing it won't, at least not for a long, long time. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diverdriver 7 #18 January 28, 2004 QuoteAnd ya' know what, it's a good thing that Rick can pull over and call Time out if that happens... which I'm guessing it won't, at least not for a long, long time. Silly little 45 minute fuel reserve rulzzzz.....get in the way of ALL the fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #19 January 28, 2004 Hmmmmmmmm. You know, I shouldn't be so hard on our friends in our sister service. Hell, in flight refueling is so commonplace these days . . . I can hit a drogue better than I can fly the ball. But I just like to take jabs at my Air Farce brethren whenever I can. FunBobby P.S. I grow weary of my work conditions. Your company hiring? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kai2k1 0 #20 January 28, 2004 Hell NO I wont. the funny thing about it all is when I got to the truck stop and filled up both tanks, they took 230 gallons of diesel. Ive never had to fill them up over 190. Dont worry about the criticism, I deserve every bit of it. BTW, When is the next time you'll make it out to Quantum Leap? There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diverdriver 7 #21 January 28, 2004 QuoteHmmmmmmmm. You know, I shouldn't be so hard on our friends in our sister service. Hell, in flight refueling is so commonplace these days . . . I can hit a drogue better than I can fly the ball. But I just like to take jabs at my Air Farce brethren whenever I can. FunBobby P.S. I grow weary of my work conditions. Your company hiring? Man....I hate the squids and the blue boys just the same. Both turned me down for academy entry cuz my eyesight. I thumb my nose in your general direction! Yah, we're hiring. But I suggest you get here sooner rather than later. Seniority is everything and every class that goes by means that much longer before you upgrade.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #22 January 28, 2004 HAHAHAHAHA! Okay, I wasn't going to tell this, but . . . because of much stronger than anticipated headwinds, I once landed in Dallas with 2 very bright lights on . . . "L Fuel Low" "R Fuel Low." I almost asked for a high base a "practice" simulated flameout approach . . . The nice gentleman from the flight line services, after he had refueled the aircraft, kindly asked me "This is a standard X-X, right? The tanks hold X gallons, right?" "Yep." He pointed to the fuel receipt, looked at me and disapprovingly shook his head. I just sheepishly thanked him and went away hoping he didn't say anything. I'm sure you have many similar tales.... FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #23 January 28, 2004 S Q U I D ?????? Hey! I resemble that remark! Haha. Ummmm, sorry about your eyes. But you get to have a beer after you're done flying for the day. Sometimes I don't get a beer for months! FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #24 January 28, 2004 Oh, don't beat yourself up, Kai...that's what WE'RE here for!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FunBobby 0 #25 January 28, 2004 Sorry - not soon. No occasion to head that way right now or any time in the near future. Cheers - FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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FunBobby 0 #15 January 28, 2004 QuoteYou can never have too much fuel on board a plane........ Unless you're on fire. Would you believe the folks in the blue bus driver uniforms have found a way to thumb their noses at this rule? I firmly believe in it, but some of their aircraft can't get off the ground with a full bag o' gas and a full payload, so they take off with a partial fuel load and top off with a tanker at altitude. Heaven forbid that either the tanker or receiver's fuel transfer system fail. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #16 January 28, 2004 QuoteHeaven forbid that either the tanker or receiver's fuel transfer system fail. Yah.....really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #17 January 28, 2004 QuoteAll I can say is... ouch... Oh, I wasn't trying to slam our intrepid driver. I feel for him - I do. Ya' out there, Rick? Who among us hasn't run out of gas or been with someone when they pushed the limit a little too much and muttered when the engine sputtered? And ya' know what, it's a good thing that Rick can pull over and call Time out if that happens... which I'm guessing it won't, at least not for a long, long time. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #18 January 28, 2004 QuoteAnd ya' know what, it's a good thing that Rick can pull over and call Time out if that happens... which I'm guessing it won't, at least not for a long, long time. Silly little 45 minute fuel reserve rulzzzz.....get in the way of ALL the fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #19 January 28, 2004 Hmmmmmmmm. You know, I shouldn't be so hard on our friends in our sister service. Hell, in flight refueling is so commonplace these days . . . I can hit a drogue better than I can fly the ball. But I just like to take jabs at my Air Farce brethren whenever I can. FunBobby P.S. I grow weary of my work conditions. Your company hiring? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #20 January 28, 2004 Hell NO I wont. the funny thing about it all is when I got to the truck stop and filled up both tanks, they took 230 gallons of diesel. Ive never had to fill them up over 190. Dont worry about the criticism, I deserve every bit of it. BTW, When is the next time you'll make it out to Quantum Leap? There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #21 January 28, 2004 QuoteHmmmmmmmm. You know, I shouldn't be so hard on our friends in our sister service. Hell, in flight refueling is so commonplace these days . . . I can hit a drogue better than I can fly the ball. But I just like to take jabs at my Air Farce brethren whenever I can. FunBobby P.S. I grow weary of my work conditions. Your company hiring? Man....I hate the squids and the blue boys just the same. Both turned me down for academy entry cuz my eyesight. I thumb my nose in your general direction! Yah, we're hiring. But I suggest you get here sooner rather than later. Seniority is everything and every class that goes by means that much longer before you upgrade.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #22 January 28, 2004 HAHAHAHAHA! Okay, I wasn't going to tell this, but . . . because of much stronger than anticipated headwinds, I once landed in Dallas with 2 very bright lights on . . . "L Fuel Low" "R Fuel Low." I almost asked for a high base a "practice" simulated flameout approach . . . The nice gentleman from the flight line services, after he had refueled the aircraft, kindly asked me "This is a standard X-X, right? The tanks hold X gallons, right?" "Yep." He pointed to the fuel receipt, looked at me and disapprovingly shook his head. I just sheepishly thanked him and went away hoping he didn't say anything. I'm sure you have many similar tales.... FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #23 January 28, 2004 S Q U I D ?????? Hey! I resemble that remark! Haha. Ummmm, sorry about your eyes. But you get to have a beer after you're done flying for the day. Sometimes I don't get a beer for months! FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 January 28, 2004 Oh, don't beat yourself up, Kai...that's what WE'RE here for!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #25 January 28, 2004 Sorry - not soon. No occasion to head that way right now or any time in the near future. Cheers - FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
