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Old 10-23-2007 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by xjsaab
I bought some waterproof shoes from Red Wing and have been very happy with them. It sucks having to take them and all your winter gear off going through security but welcome to winter ops. Yet another good reason to be an FFDO ;-) Side note has anyone seen the Air Canada crew winter jackets? Fur lined parkas I'd love to have one of those on a DVL highspeed. It's bitter cold out there. FO's get yourself something that covers you face to. Those winds cut like knives. Also I like/use the mittens that flip open so you can use your fingers. I got a good pair at REI. Long underwear is good to. Did I mention it's cold in the SAAB? ;-) You'll look back on these years and smile. The flying is tough and brutal, but the crews work through it together and you'll have great memories from it.
Yeah I like it when your in INL (international Falls aka The ice box of America or the chimney of Minnesota) when it is -39F amd they have the reddy hot (aircart) hooked up and you go this wont be so bad. Then you see they have it shoved up the kazoo on the engine just so it will start. NOW THATS A MINNESOTA WINTER UP NORTH!!!