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G. Rhodes
Sep 7, 20245 min read
The Floating City
I took a trip to Stockholm a while back and was very impressed with what I discovered. Stockholm is among the cleanest capital cities in...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 31, 20245 min read
The U-2 and the Flight Over Moscow
Even today, the Lockheed U-2 is considered to be one of the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built. Nicknamed "Dragon Lady,”...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 24, 20248 min read
Airliners International at Kansas City
Several years ago, I discovered an organization called Airliners International and was pleased to attend their three-day convention in...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 17, 20245 min read
The Mystery Surrounding MH370
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 a decade ago with 239 persons on board remains one of the world’s greatest aviation...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 10, 20245 min read
From Rome to Home
Departing the Silver Spirit on Thursday morning, May 16 was as seamless as our arrival some ten days earlier. Having packed our bags the...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 3, 20244 min read
Airline Ticket Pricing
Many of us have tried to find the best strategies for buying airline tickets. Some say Tuesday is the best day to book a trip and...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 27, 20246 min read
More Adventures Aboard the Silver Spirit
The fourth day of our cruise was a relatively quiet one. By eight o’clock that Thursday morning, the Silver Spirit had docked in Bari,...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 20, 20244 min read
Why Fuel is Stored in the Wings
There are a number of good reasons why modern aircraft manufacturers have elected to place the primary fuel tanks in the wings. An...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 13, 20245 min read
On the Silver Spirit
Cruise embarkation day finally arrived and, after a lovely stay in Venice, we were anxious to board the Silver Spirit for our 10-day...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 6, 20245 min read
Islands Close to Home
The world is full of beautiful places and there’s no shortage of idyllic islands to take your breath away as you wind down from the...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 29, 20246 min read
Our Visit to Venice
Beset by any number of mishaps on our journey to Italy, we were looking forward to a trouble-free and enjoyable few days in Venice prior...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 22, 20245 min read
What Will the Next Decade Bring?
The global aviation industry has experienced what might be considered severe turbulence in the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic hit...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 15, 20246 min read
A Few Hiccups en Route to Italy
With over a year’s worth of planning behind us, we set out for Europe at the very beginning of May along with three other couples. The...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 8, 20245 min read
How Does Air Traffic Control Work?
If you’ve ever looked at the world map on Flight Radar 24, you’re bound to wonder how all the aircraft in the skies at any given time...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 1, 20246 min read
Colorado Bound
I took another weekend trip to Colorado recently to visit with family. Fortunately, I was able to secure United Mileage Plus Award...
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G. Rhodes
May 25, 20244 min read
The World's Largest Commercial Aircraft
Anyone who’s flown within the US in recent years has most probably been on board a Boeing 737 or an Airbus A320, the two best selling...
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G. Rhodes
May 18, 20245 min read
Off to Manila
A multi-stop business trip through Southeast Asia once landed me somewhere I never thought I’d have occasion to visit - Manila. It’s been...
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G. Rhodes
May 11, 20244 min read
One Airline's Very Special Amenity
If you’re lucky enough to fly in international First or Business Class, perhaps you’re looking forward to more than just a comfortable...
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G. Rhodes
May 4, 20246 min read
Jewel of the Southwest
Several years ago, my wife and I enjoyed a relaxing springtime weekend in captivating Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. Located in the...
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G. Rhodes
Apr 27, 20244 min read
Crossing the Atlantic Before the Airplane
We think nothing of hopping on a jet airplane to cross the Atlantic Ocean for Europe and our choices abound in terms of available...
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