Nicholas Bartolotta 912967 Posted March 20, 2006 at 01:23 PM Posted March 20, 2006 at 01:23 PM Wow, I thought it would seem longer, but it's flown by actually pretty fast - 5 days till the VATUSA convention!!! For anyone who wants to track my flight, I'll be on: ATA flight 4205, service from New York (LGA) to Chicago (MDW) departing at 8:09pm, arriving 9:40pm on Friday ATA flight 4220, service from Chicago (MDW) to New York (LGA) departing at 12:28pm, arriving 3:27pm on Sunday I'm really looking forward to meeting you all in person! Nick Bartolotta - ZSE Instructor, pilot at large "Just fly it on down to within a inch of the runway and let it drop in from there." - Capt. Don Lanham, ATA Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Horan 901577 Posted March 20, 2006 at 04:59 PM Posted March 20, 2006 at 04:59 PM Get lots of picture; and have fun! Matt www.vatsim.net/prc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Williams 849847 Posted March 21, 2006 at 02:08 AM Posted March 21, 2006 at 02:08 AM I wish that I could make it guys, but I have to work. I have been looking for trips with ORD overnights but I have been unable to find any. Maybe next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Klapper 884347 Posted March 21, 2006 at 03:40 AM Posted March 21, 2006 at 03:40 AM I wish that I could make it guys, but I have to work. I have been looking for trips with ORD overnights but I have been unable to find any. Maybe next year. If you ever get married, you better wear this shirt some day Ethan Klapper VATUSA13 VATUSA Deputy Events Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Miller 873677 Posted March 21, 2006 at 10:18 PM Posted March 21, 2006 at 10:18 PM Wow, I thought it would seem longer, but it's flown by actually pretty fast - 5 days till the VATUSA convention!!! For anyone who wants to track my flight, I'll be on: ATA flight 4205, service from New York (LGA) to Chicago (MDW) departing at 8:09pm, arriving 9:40pm on Friday ATA flight 4220, service from Chicago (MDW) to New York (LGA) departing at 12:28pm, arriving 3:27pm on Sunday I'm really looking forward to meeting you all in person! What made you choose ATA? lol Andrew Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted March 22, 2006 at 12:03 AM Posted March 22, 2006 at 12:03 AM (edited) As if anyone cares , my itinerary: Friday, March 24th: Boston, MA (BOS) to Chicago, IL (ORD) United Airlines 535 (A319) Departs @ 12:00 PM // Arrive @ 1:39 PM Sunday, March 26th Chicago, IL (ORD) to Boston, MA (BOS) United Airlines 878 (B752) Departs @ 6:00 pm // Arrive @ 9:19 PM Total airfare (including taxes): USD 238.40 Let's see who gets the award for lowest fare and strangest itinerary - i'll be presenting the winner with a block of fine cheese Edited March 22, 2006 at 12:12 AM by Guest Chris Smith Hundreds of Real-World Airlines and Routes for you to fly at http://www.ndbair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Bartolotta 912967 Posted March 22, 2006 at 12:07 AM Author Posted March 22, 2006 at 12:07 AM Wow, I thought it would seem longer, but it's flown by actually pretty fast - 5 days till the VATUSA convention!!! For anyone who wants to track my flight, I'll be on: ATA flight 4205, service from New York (LGA) to Chicago (MDW) departing at 8:09pm, arriving 9:40pm on Friday ATA flight 4220, service from Chicago (MDW) to New York (LGA) departing at 12:28pm, arriving 3:27pm on Sunday I'm really looking forward to meeting you all in person! What made you choose ATA? lol Well they had the lowest fares, of course! Nick Bartolotta - ZSE Instructor, pilot at large "Just fly it on down to within a inch of the runway and let it drop in from there." - Capt. Don Lanham, ATA Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zameda 810257 Posted March 22, 2006 at 02:29 AM Posted March 22, 2006 at 02:29 AM Let's see who gets the award for lowest fare and strangest itinerary - i'll be presenting the winner with a block of fine cheese Friday, March 24th: Aurora, IL (ZAU) to Chicago, IL (ORD) Mark's Magical Mystery Truck (Silverado LongBox) Departs @ 2:15 PM // Arrive @ 3:30 PM (traffic and staffing permitting) Sunday, March 26th Chicago, IL (ORD) to Aurora, IL (HOME) Mark's Magical Mystery Truck (Silverado LongBox) Departs @ when I want // Arrive @ 1 hour later Total gas costs (including taxes): USD 238.40 (dangit, stinking fuel costs) Mark Zameda VATUSA6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Bartolotta 912967 Posted March 22, 2006 at 02:32 AM Author Posted March 22, 2006 at 02:32 AM Let's see who gets the award for lowest fare and strangest itinerary - i'll be presenting the winner with a block of fine cheese Friday, March 24th: Aurora, IL (ZAU) to Chicago, IL (ORD) Mark's Magical Mystery Truck (Silverado LongBox) Departs @ 2:15 PM // Arrive @ 3:30 PM (traffic and staffing permitting) Sunday, March 26th Chicago, IL (ORD) to Aurora, IL (HOME) Mark's Magical Mystery Truck (Silverado LongBox) Departs @ when I want // Arrive @ 1 hour later Total gas costs (including taxes): USD 238.40 (dangit, stinking fuel costs) Dang, that beats mine...but, do you get complimentary coffee, juices, and soft drinks? Nick Bartolotta - ZSE Instructor, pilot at large "Just fly it on down to within a inch of the runway and let it drop in from there." - Capt. Don Lanham, ATA Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Ferry 942166 Posted March 22, 2006 at 03:20 AM Posted March 22, 2006 at 03:20 AM $238 dollars for gas????????? Where do u buy gas at? Ill make it from Lowell, Indiana for about $40 roundtrip probably less. Note to self: dont stop in Aurora for gas if out that way. Tom Ferry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zameda 810257 Posted March 22, 2006 at 06:13 AM Posted March 22, 2006 at 06:13 AM okay, I embellished a tad....fuel is 2.59 a gallon out here. And my vehicle gets about 10 miles a gallon if I'm lucky...so maybe about 50 bucks round trip then. But it sounded cool Mark Zameda VATUSA6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Steckel 812541 Posted March 22, 2006 at 01:43 PM Posted March 22, 2006 at 01:43 PM (edited) Gas to drive round trip to airport - $8.53 (100 miles, 28mpg, $2.39/gal) Airport parking for 2 days - $12.00 First cl[Mod - Happy Thoughts] round trip airfare on AAL, KSTL-KORD using frequent flyer miles - $5.00 Total - $25.53 or 3.64 cents/mile (I can almost taste that cheese now) Spending quality time hobnobbing face to face with fellow ATC and flight simmers - priceless! It only takes 2 things to fly, airspeed and money! Edited March 22, 2006 at 07:32 PM by Guest Richard Steckel B206 N2183Y RW ATP/Comm Pilot ASMEL VATSIM ZKC Controller It only takes 2 things to fly, airspeed and money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Savatic 825464 Posted March 22, 2006 at 02:04 PM Posted March 22, 2006 at 02:04 PM Friday, March 24th: Grand Forks, ND(GFK) to Chicago, IL (ORD) Air Marko(1991 BMW 525i) Departs @ 11:00 AM // Arrive @ 8:00 PM (Pending how many wisconsin fuzz are out) Sunday, March 26th Chicago, IL (ORD) to Grank Forks, ND(GFK) Air Marko(1991 BMW 525i) Departs @ No later than 2pm // Arrive @ 9-11 hours after departure Total gas costs (including taxes): USD 94.40 ([Mod - Happy Thoughts]uming I get gas at $2.36 a gal) Food for myself and Pablo: USD 21.76 Parking at comeberland instead of O'hare and taking the Blue Line in to save a couple of bucks on parking: USD 9.70 Misc Drinks and redbull to keep awake: USD 10.12 Total: USD 136.52 UND ATC Major ZAU MS GO FIGHTING SIOUX "Success isn't really a result of spontaneous combustions. You must set yourselfs on fire." -Arnold H. Glasow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Hjemvick 811983 Posted March 23, 2006 at 12:06 AM Posted March 23, 2006 at 12:06 AM Have fun. CMEL.CSEL.IA.AGI.CFI.CFII.MEI.CRJ2.FO.Furloughed Part of the Acey 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Brummett Posted March 23, 2006 at 03:13 AM Posted March 23, 2006 at 03:13 AM AAL702 Tulsa Intl (KTUL) departs 2:52PM 03/23/2006 (yes that's tomorrow) to Chicago O'Hare (KORD) arrival 4:44PM I gots things to do tomorrow... Mark Brummett Website owner, http://www.zkcartcc.org ZKC Events Co-ordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Rosard 879188 Posted March 23, 2006 at 03:47 AM Posted March 23, 2006 at 03:47 AM Friday - AAL1121 PHL(3:31PM)-ORD(4:59PM) Sunday - AAL1120 ORD(11:54AM)-PHL(2:49PM) I hope this is worth it, I'll be missing the opportunity to see my HS basketball team play in the state championship on Sat night... no pressure though Josh Rosard ZDV PPL ASEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Bartolotta 912967 Posted March 24, 2006 at 11:25 AM Author Posted March 24, 2006 at 11:25 AM Hmmm, I may be coming in now on an earlier flight - going to go standby on one that arrives 7:30ish. Nick Bartolotta - ZSE Instructor, pilot at large "Just fly it on down to within a inch of the runway and let it drop in from there." - Capt. Don Lanham, ATA Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Bartolotta 912967 Posted March 24, 2006 at 07:44 PM Author Posted March 24, 2006 at 07:44 PM Leaving my house now for the convention, see you folks there! Next stop: Chicago! Nick Bartolotta - ZSE Instructor, pilot at large "Just fly it on down to within a inch of the runway and let it drop in from there." - Capt. Don Lanham, ATA Airlines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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