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turbulence

Rocking Ain’t the Word

January 22, 2009

in Aviation, Travel

I realize this blog has degenerated into a collection of rants on my recent flying experiences, but I can’t help myself. The saga continues. Last Saturday I flew from Tulsa to Houston and then on to Victoria, Texas. It was probably the most unpleasant flight I’ve ever had in my life. (And I am blogging [...]

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Ner⋅bu⋅lent

January 16, 2009

in Aviation, Travel

/ˈnɜrbyələnt/
-adjective
1. Being in a state of anxiety, especially over the possibility of turbulence. 2. Scared to fly.
My new contribution to the English language!
By now I am sure you have all heard about the US Airways A320 that “landed” in the Hudson River. What a fantastic example of how to ditch an airplane in a very densely populated [...]

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