[ComputerGuy]

I flew on Pan Am Clippers and later 707s many times across the Pacific as a kid and teenager. First Class. Those were the days.

I don't fly anymore, though.

[mabarker1]

Never been out of the USA Myself, Hawaii once in the mid 80’s so I did get some Pacific time.

I always hated having to wear a suit when I was a Kid flying on Passes. All the other people in Coach were in jeans and T-shirts. Then when I was told that with the suit if there were no Coach seats then We MIGHT get to ride 1st Class- We usually got Bumped off the A/C. I remember one time we had left the Gate and they turned the A/C back to the Gate and pulled Mom and I off to put on paying Pax. EVERYBODY glared at Us on the way off.

[stubernx98]

The FAA is a typical government operation, inefficient, incompetent, and corrupt. the EAA, AOPA and other General Aviation Organizations have been fighting the FAA over eliminating the third class medical cert. All studies indicate there is no relation to safety as proven by the LSA category which only requires a valid drivers license. the Crats are not serving the people!

FAA = Federal Anti-Aviation Admin