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If Cooper was in his mid-40s, he could have had 25+ years experience as a crew member on military aircraft without being a pilot. In that time, he could have easily acquired all the experience and knowledge that was necessary to make his statements about IFR clearances and parachutes. It was not necessary for the hijacked airliner to file a formal IFR paperwork for a clearance. They had everything they needed when they were told by the FAA personnel at SEATAC that they could do "anything you need to do and we will keep people out of your way."

Trump on E. Jean Carroll: "I’ve never met this person in my life." Also Trump on E. Jean Carroll, from his deposition: "I think she said [rape] was sexy, didn’t she? She said it was very sexy to be raped . . . she said that rape was sexy." From "never saw her before" to "she loved it" in no time at all.

Yes,, Cooper had acquired aviation knowledge/experience somewhere, not necessarily as a pilot but most likely in the military..

Bingo,, look into military base IFR procedures in Vietnam.

Cooper told Tina: 'I have a grudge, but not with your airlines' Does this imply 'some other airline' ? Maybe people should shift from tie particles Ti alloys, to pilots with a grudge against some airline in 1971 ? Who else other than pilots knows about IFR clearance... there is your clue..

You have no apologies to make to anyone you haven't short scooped their share of fajitas. Skydekker isn't wrong to observe that we were approaching banana republic status. But that has changed now that we're once again leading the way in so many truly important areas. Skydekker needs to acknowledge that truth and also the truth of his own countries failings. To wit, if we are a Banana Republic how would he describe his own country in the face of today's challenges?

Angry enough to shoot somebody, I'd reckon

Cooper told Tina: 'I have a grudge, but not with your airlines' Does this imply 'some other airline' ? Maybe people should shift from tie particles Ti alloys, to pilots with a grudge against some airline in 1971 ? I actually think that's pretty well-explored as an option, though, yes? I also think that someone in the position he was in, one way or another--desperate enough to sacrifice his own life and potentially end dozens of others--would clearly feel some kind of resigned vengeance or anger. If someone offered that word as an option, I could see it being easy enough to agree with, only taking issue with the "airline" part. I'd be curious to know Carr or Himmy's take on that element.

Edwards blog - January 11, 2023 D. B. Cooper and Flight 305: the IFR clearance In the FBI's new release “D.B. Cooper Part 78”, on pages 85-86, in a memo dated December 13, 1971 from the Special Agent in Charge at Minneapolis to his or her counterpart at Seattle, we may read the following: “[redacted] advised that in reviewing conversations held by the pilot during the hijacking the comment was made by the hijacker concerning IFR clearance, "you can pick it up in the air." This indicates to [redacted] that the hijacker has flying background inasmuch as he knew procedures for IFR clearance.” Cooper told Tina: 'I have a grudge, but not with your airlines' Does this imply 'some other airline' ? Maybe people should shift from tie particles Ti alloys, to pilots with a grudge against some airline in 1971 ?

It’s not uncommon for people to be ignorant and gullible. What’s your point? What's your point, that Brent's link is more of a "joke site" than Phil's? Brent simply did a search for "Hunter Biden's net worth" and picked the first link that came up, Phil did a general search for "net worth" and picked the second link (which was the first relevant link for his purpose) Brent's link portrays Hunter in a more positive light, listing his assets and various sources of income without including any debts that may offset those assets. Phil's link focuses more on his debts and how his money was lost in shady business deals, drugs and loose women. Neither seem to offer any commentary/spin on the current questions surrounding Hunter's residence at Biden's home and his access to confidential documents at a time when he was apparently more vulnerable and unstable than any other point in his life.

It’s not uncommon for people to be ignorant and gullible. What’s your point?

Yes! Not a single western nation that has imposed strict laws on gun possession has gun violence lower than the USA. Not Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Ireland. . . . Clearly they should all copy the examples of Alabama, Missouri or Louisiana, havens of safety. </sarcasm>

Fly Free Jarno. No doubt he helped me take my flying to another level thanks to his tunnel coaching. We didn't always agree on everything but it was always a valuable conversation, and I enjoyed his company when I got a chance.