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Old 01-30-2011, 07:07 AM
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I'm sorry to hear about Eric and I wish the best for his family.

That whole episode and the way they built up drama about the explosives and flying so close to Russian airspace was totally over the top for me.

"Check for Migs dude!"

When they couldn't get a hold of ANC center "OH my GOD!"

I think these two guys were clowning for the camera. At least I hope they don't act that way for real. That episode kind of soured me on the whole series. Give me a friggin break!!
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Old 01-30-2011, 07:38 AM
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I'm sorry to hear about Eric and I wish the best for his family.

That whole episode and the way they built up drama about the explosives and flying so close to Russian airspace was totally over the top for me.

"Check for Migs dude!"

When they couldn't get a hold of ANC center "OH my GOD!"

I think these two guys were clowning for the camera. At least I hope they don't act that way for real. That episode kind of soured me on the whole series. Give me a friggin break!!
Agree 100% on all accounts. The CA commanding "punch it" on the takeoff roll on the leg to Barrow got me.

I'm sure it's being played up for the camera to keep the audience tuned in. We'd watch it just for the flying, but Joe Citizen needs the drama.

Now I wonder how much was enhanced on "Deadliest Catch"?
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Old 01-30-2011, 07:52 AM
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Watching the rerun now. It's obvious they enhanced the loss of radio to ANC center. Clipped audio and buzzes where there is really only silence.

Sigh.
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Old 01-31-2011, 10:07 AM
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Sad to hear of his passing.

I thought it was hilarious him wanting to "blow it up" while flying cargo that could blow up!

God Speed
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Agree 100% on all accounts. The CA commanding "punch it" on the takeoff roll on the leg to Barrow got me.

I'm sure it's being played up for the camera to keep the audience tuned in. We'd watch it just for the flying, but Joe Citizen needs the drama.

Now I wonder how much was enhanced on "Deadliest Catch"?
I heard its actually much worse than what they depict on Deadliest Catch from former crabbers who did it in the 80s and 90s. Folks smoking meth to stay awake for the long hours, physical altercations etc. During a ban, a bunch of people went over to Russia and they said it was even scarier, such as people getting thrown off the boat if they became a problem.
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I keep waiting to see a cameo appearance of FlyorDie in his DC-6 taking pics of the little ramper girl in Ukletlleettee or wherever it is she hangs out.

Where you at FOD?? Have to say you have been slacking in the pic posting dept. I know its dark and cold and all but come on!!

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Old 02-02-2011, 02:00 AM
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I keep waiting to see a cameo appearance of FlyorDie in his DC-6 taking pics of the little ramper girl in Ukletlleettee or wherever it is she hangs out.

Where you at FOD?? Have to say you have been slacking in the pic posting dept. I know its dark and cold and all but come on!!

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I think he might be digging himself out at the moment. Or at the school house!
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