Perhaps it wasn't a Q or Bombardier on that leg (well y’all would know better than I, so apparently it wasn’t lol), but I’ve flown into Buffalo/Niagara so many times, from so many different cities, I could certainly be mistaken. The Newark/Buffalo trip is one that I did make more than few times and I’m 99% sure that it was most often on a prop aircraft, not a jet. Then again, I can’t remember what I ate for breakfast most days.

However I am 100% sure I have definitely been aboard a Q…specifically because the Bombardier name caught my eye on some paperwork in the seat pouch (in college I interned for a Bombardier supplier) and I remember the “ ‘Q’ is for quiet designation” somewhere as well, and thinking “hmmm, now that I think about it, this plane is quiet for having props”.

Also the plane seemed rather unique to me in its size/configuration (been flying for 20+ years and don’t think I’ve been on a larger prop plane)…oh, and new. I remember that well too…thinking about how nice it was compared to some of the other beer-fart saturated, greasy headrested, mystery carpet-stained, 30-something yr old aircraft out there…next time you’re walking down the aisle check that out – when the sun hits the seats just right you can see all the nasty head grease…that’s why I always wear a hat if I can. Think of the couch scene in the movie ‘Coming to America’ lol (hope someone gets the reference), but I digress yet again.

I am also very familiar with approach to Buffalo on those hazy/drizzly/foggy/wet snow low ceiling nights…would often be a bit startled to see how close we were to the ground when we finally broke through the clouds. I can vividly imagine the conditions that night for the passengers and crew, as I imagine anyone can who has flown in/out of Buffalo with any regular frequency. There are too many nights like that up there…one reason why I live in Vegas now.

So regardless of when/where I was on a Q (or another Bombardier), my point is that the discussions of the incident here are helpful, especially to the laymen, because there is a void of good information in the media (as you have all discussed). COuple that with lots of TV 'experts' and misinformation and it's agitating for 'those in the know'. I feel your pain - I’m in the automotive industry so you can imagine my disgust with the recent discussion regarding *ahem* ‘bailouts’ for the big 3.

So to that end, again thanks, I appreciate the insight and perspective…and I’m probably not alone. Though I do agree to be mindful that there’s prob a few lurkers here with other intentions. Remember to treat anything you post on the interwebs like an email!

Take care
-Cheers



PS - I understand the suspicion in light of recent posts (I've read them myself) no worries. Again my point is to let you know not all of us lurkers are malcontents. *flamesuit on*