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PNWFlyer 04-16-2026 11:25 AM


Originally Posted by at6d (Post 4024148)
Lots of good info in old movies. Like never go full flaps when you are in a race with Knotcher.

that’s what happened to the Branson kid alright. Sure couldn’t tell him that, after they pealed him off that cliff.

FNGFO 04-16-2026 12:15 PM


Originally Posted by PNWFlyer (Post 4024224)
that’s what happened to the Branson kid alright. Sure couldn’t tell him that, after they pealed him off that cliff.

I learned you could adjust the mixture of a 152 through the oil service access door and then secure it with chewing gum. Came in very handy later in life.

Profane Kahuna 04-16-2026 01:38 PM


Originally Posted by havoste (Post 4023839)


Again, nothing to do with this news from 'sources'.




The source is CNBC….. and Bloomberg …… and Wall Street Journal.


I hope it doesn’t happen, but it is looking more likely.



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PNWFlyer 04-16-2026 02:03 PM


Originally Posted by FNGFO (Post 4024242)
I learned you could adjust the mixture of a 152 through the oil service access door and then secure it with chewing gum. Came in very handy later in life.

We’ll talk about that later, if you come back.

FNGFO 04-16-2026 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by PNWFlyer (Post 4024279)
We’ll talk about that later, if you come back.

Also, playing jams on a tape deck strapped to your leg can alter space time.

rickair7777 04-16-2026 02:38 PM


Originally Posted by Profane Kahuna (Post 4024271)
The source is CNBC….. and Bloomberg …… and Wall Street Journal.


I hope it doesn’t happen, but it is looking more likely.



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I don't see anything on WSJ, Reuters, etc (no Bloomberg subs).

havoste 04-16-2026 03:02 PM

All those articles are a result of the original Bloomberg article's 'insider source familiar with the matter'.

I wonder if that insider source also pitched a United and American merger earlier this week?

Seems like speculative articles like this come out right when Spirit's facing crunch time. Last time was when continued DIP funding was in doubt, articles came out saying other airlines were expecting a shutdown and getting ready to increase capacity.

ThumbsUp 04-16-2026 03:03 PM


Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 4024289)
I don't see anything on WSJ, Reuters, etc (no Bloomberg subs).

https://www.wsj.com/business/airline...surge-4a9f9dba

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/sto...TCnRVOUpkZShQ3

https://www.reuters.com/business/aut...sk-2026-04-16/



Traffic Alert 04-16-2026 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by havoste (Post 4024296)
All those articles are a result of the original Bloomberg article's 'insider source familiar with the matter'.

I wonder if that insider source also pitched a United and American merger earlier this week?

Seems like speculative articles like this come out right when Spirit's facing crunch time. Last time was when continued DIP funding was in doubt, articles came out saying other airlines were expecting a shutdown and getting ready to increase capacity.


Spirit executives didn’t even deny it though.. they just said no comment. If it wasn’t true and I hope it’s not, then you’d think they would have said so.

RJSAviator76 04-16-2026 04:26 PM


Originally Posted by flyer138 (Post 4024163)
Q- "Have you seen the new PBS program?"

A- "Have you seen my Baseball?"

Blank stare. Heaven forbid we have a little fun, even if the younger guys/gals don't get the movie references.

F138-

"Those goofy bastards are about the best thing I've got going..."


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