Episode 173 - Startups

Aired on March 20, 2023

Drew has a surprise snow event and last minute deice operation while Doug is back from a bumpy trip to Kona, Hawaii. Drew’s private pilot training is on hold while he waits for his medical to clear and shares some tips for prospective private pilots. Also on this episode:

• Aviation word of the day - RAT (ram air turbine)

• Flair Airlines gets 737s repossesed

• Northern Pacific Airways of Alaska announces it first route - LAX to Las Vegas…of course

• Saudi Arabia launches Riyahd Air to compete with the ME3

• Doug talks about a rejected takeoff he witnessed at SFO

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