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11-08-2006, 01:57 PM

vagabond

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Plane Names

I just returned from another good day of flying today. At my FBO waiting around, I rudely leaned over to listen in on a conversation. Someone said that FedEx names its planes with employee names. Does that mean there is a plane out there called "Tony" or "Redeye?"

11-08-2006, 02:02 PM

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Actually they'er named after employee's kids. Get a new plane and a kid's name is pulled out of a hat. We have, Tony, Sean, Daniel, Ginger, Drew, April, and even Two Bears.

11-08-2006, 02:13 PM

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We have, Tony, Sean, Daniel, Ginger, Drew, April, and even Two Bears.

I haven't seen a "Tony" (doesn't mean there isn't one) but I've seen a few rather unique names.

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11-08-2006, 02:28 PM

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What do you mean "unique?" I am almost afraid to ask!

11-08-2006, 02:28 PM

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Wasn't the name Shi-thead (prounounced Shi-thayed) pulled out of the hat? Pretty sure they figured that one out...

11-08-2006, 02:42 PM

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What do you mean "unique?" I am almost afraid to ask!

I probably shouldn't have even opened my mouth about it.

hmmmm

let's say they reflect different cultures

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11-08-2006, 02:56 PM

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I am resurrecting this old joke that is near and dear to me. Hope no FedEx plane has any of these names!

Title: Chinese speaking English to a Chinese phone operator
Caller : Hello, can I speak to Annie Wan ??
Operator : Yes, you can speak to me.
Caller: No, I want to speak to Annie Wan!
Operator: You are talking to someone! Who is this?
Caller: I'm Sum Wan .And I need to talk to Annie Wan! It's urgent.
Operator: I know u are someone and u want to talk to anyone! But what's
this urgent matter about?
Caller: Well just tell my sister Annie Wan that our brother,Noe
Wan was involved in an accident. Noe Wan got injured and now Noe Wan is being sent to the hospital. Right now, Avery Wan is on his way to the hospital.
Operator: Look if no one was injured and no one was sent to the hospital
from the accident that isn't an urgent matter!
You may find this hilarious but I don't have time for this!
Caller: You are so rude! Who are you?
Operator: I'm Saw Lee.

Caller: Yes! You should be sorry. Now give me your name!!

11-08-2006, 05:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OHab

Actually they'er named after employee's kids. Get a new plane and a kid's name is pulled out of a hat. We have, Tony, Sean, Daniel, Ginger, Drew, April, and even Two Bears.

I believe, in order to put the childs name in "the hat" he or she has to be under than 14 years old at the time their name is submitted. And yes, we have a very diverse bunch of names adorning our jets. It's actually a neat thing. I flew one of our MD-11's out of Hong Kong with my sons name on it. I took a few photos and he now has it hanging on the wall in his office. It wasn't named for him, but was cool nonetheless. However, I don't remember seeing "Redeye" on any of the planes, but it could happen.