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Old SLC Chief Pilot passed just passed away. 61 years old. He was one heck of a guy. Had him and his family non-rev on a flight a few weeks back going on a cruise. Made me realize we need to spend more time with those who matter and less time with stuff that doesn't.

Jim was a great guy, he will be missed. Tailwinds always.

Cheers
George

TheManager

03-13-2014 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1601776)

Sad to hear. Do you know if it was glioblastoma? I never met Jim but I've had two close friends, also Delta Pilots, who died of that in the past 3 years.

It's supposed to be 'rare' but I've heard of a lot of pilots getting it. It's survival rate is only 3%.

Very sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a fantastic example of a leader and an all around great guy.

Not sure of the glioblastoma diagnosis, but I understand that it was some type of brain tumor.

And yes, on the glioblastoma rate with Delta pilots, it appears to be higher than average.

Cubdrick

03-14-2014 12:38 AM

Condolences to his friends and family. From all mentions he was a great man.

In 2010, Jim pinned the wings on his then newly hired son, MG.

orvil

03-14-2014 05:12 AM

Just read the Wiki on glioblastoma. The article notes a link between the disease and radiation. The survival rate is pretty poor.

FIIGMO

03-14-2014 06:09 AM

Does any 73N guys out there have the link to the 73N study guide that is maintained by a DAL 73N LCA?

If anyone could please PM me the link I would appreciate it....

Thanks

FIIG

Amish Pilot

03-14-2014 06:47 AM

I need Help from Computer Nerd!

Hi Guys, here is the deal, I am trying to do my aircraft systems distance learning via company issued USB drive. The only computer that I have is a MAC running OS X. The company only supports Windows and I don't really want to buy another laptop to use just to complete this distance learning.

Plan 1 is to load Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 on my Mac via boot camp.

Plan 2 is to buy a cheap refurbished Windows laptop.

What do the nerds think and why?

Thanks

LeineLodge

03-14-2014 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FIIGMO (Post 1601942)

Does any 73N guys out there have the link to the 73N study guide that is maintained by a DAL 73N LCA?

If anyone could please PM me the link I would appreciate it....

Thanks

FIIG

PM Sent....

full of luv

03-14-2014 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Pilot (Post 1601973)

If you do get a cheap windows machine (what I keep around for just this reason and to reliably run ezbid) remember that windows XP will be unsupported by this April and Vista is either unsupported or soon to be as well.

AeroCrewSolut

03-14-2014 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Pilot (Post 1601973)

Call your training manager and they will ship you a loaner laptop.

Amish Pilot

03-14-2014 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by full of luv (Post 1601996)

Thanks for the info.

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