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G. Rhodes
Oct 28, 20236 min read
Beyond The Runways: The Story of Chicago O'Hare
Early airfields and airports grew from the use of airplanes for military, agricultural, airmail, and even aerial observation purposes....
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G. Rhodes
Oct 21, 20236 min read
A Trip to China's Capital City
For most os us, China’s been a land of mystery for decades. Western cultures are based on individualism rather than collectivism. In our...
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G. Rhodes
Oct 14, 20235 min read
The Ins and Outs of Landing Gear
While no-one would deny that landing gear is a necessary and vital component of any aircraft, how much attention do we pay to it when...
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G. Rhodes
Oct 7, 20236 min read
Land of the Rising Sun
I had the good fortune to visit the Japanese capital city of Tokyo on an annual basis for a number of years. My usual route was aboard...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 30, 20235 min read
Into the Sunset: The Story of US Airways
Some of us can remember a time when any number of US airlines graced the skies, both near and far. Most dated back to the early days of...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 23, 20236 min read
The Jewels of the North Carolina Coast
For a good many years we owned a condominium in the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina where we spent countless summer weeks...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 16, 20235 min read
A Look Back at the "Golden Age"
We’ve all seen the photographs. Cocktail lounges in the sky, five course meals being enjoyed by well-dressed passengers, caviar served...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 9, 20235 min read
The Charms of Copenhagen
After arriving at the Copenhagen Airport, Customs & Immigration processing time was minimal and before too long, I was in a taxi en route...
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G. Rhodes
Sep 2, 20236 min read
Safety Features Aboard Today's Airliners
A modern airliner is a complex piece of machinery. Fitted with sophisticated navigation equipment, it can take off in near zero...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 26, 20235 min read
Jetting Off to Scandinavia
Scandinavian cities present a treasure trove of excellent locations to explore and I’ve been most fortunate to have visited a good number...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 19, 20236 min read
Skip Those Airport Security Lines
If you’ve been in any airports lately, you’ve probably noticed that air travel is back in full swing. Officials with the US...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 12, 20237 min read
Airliners International at Dallas-Fort Worth
Several years ago, I discovered an organization called Airliners International and was pleased to attend their three-day convention last...
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G. Rhodes
Aug 5, 20235 min read
Five Epic Cable Car Rides
Trekking along a rugged trail up the side of a mountain and being rewarded with spectacular views is one thrilling way to experience...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 29, 20235 min read
South Africa's Windy City
My first visit to South Africa took me to Port Elizabeth, located on the country's Sunshine Coast. As an avid Star Alliance Gold member,...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 22, 20235 min read
What Sets Cockpit Crew Apart?
We’ve all been in airports and seen flight crews pass by, including cockpit crew, some with four bars on their jacket sleeves and...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 15, 20235 min read
On The Mountaintop
On the Thursday before the Memorial Day weekend, we took a trip to the mountains of North Georgia to visit some Florida friends who had...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 8, 20234 min read
The Challenges of Night Flying
Flying after sunset presents unique challenges and rewards. To receive a Private Pilot’s License in the US, the Federal Aviation...
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G. Rhodes
Jul 1, 20236 min read
The Allure of Asheville
Spring was in the air when we ventured to Asheville in western North Carolina with two other couples from Raleigh in early May. We met...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 24, 20235 min read
Tracking Every Plane in the Sky
On an average day, more than 200,000 flights take off and land all across the world. This number includes commercial, cargo and charter...
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G. Rhodes
Jun 17, 20237 min read
A Rocky Mountain Weekend
Late April offered an excellent opportunity for me to head west for another trip to Colorado to visit with family. Southwest Airlines had...
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