Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet 'n Greet

Doug Taylor · August 7th, 2004, 13:15

Here's some photos but I'll try and add some commentary later!

I've got some hilarious movies, but I've got to wait until I get home in orde to compress them for the internet!

I_Money · August 7th, 2004, 13:35

Who was crowned go karting champ? I had to hold back as it was no fun just racing around miles ahead of you.

My bowling game was less impressive.

Doug Taylor · August 7th, 2004, 13:57

I think it started with a race, and ended up with drive by shooting re-enactments, "Spin the Penguin" and "Smear the Chris" [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

August 7th, 2004, 14:20

It looks like you all had a great time. Can't wait to see the videos.

mpenguin1 · August 7th, 2004, 14:32

Glad that everybody had a good time!

Darren, Omar, Iain, I have extra goodie bags in case you want to stop by & pick them up or perhaps Ed can swing by for you.

Once again, it was our pleasure to organize this, and we had just as much fun showing you guys around.

Mike

CaptainChris87 · August 7th, 2004, 15:34

ey Thank you Mike, for the Coke, couldve been better if you got me the samehtign everyone else was drinking....., Thank you DOug fo rthe blowing match, I clicked your links 30 times, for Ari-ben and ATP.......had a good time, it was awsome, wish we can do it again sometime., cant wait to see the videos.....errr "smear the chris..." [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buck.gif[/img]

CaptainChris87 · August 7th, 2004, 15:35

when do you guys (mr and MRs. Taylor) go back to AZ?

CaptainChris87 · August 7th, 2004, 15:36

Tried to take my turn of "spinning the penguin" but diddnt do a good of a job as the rest of the gang...

CaptainMatt · August 7th, 2004, 17:05

My camera performed horribly yesterday. These are the only pictures that semi came out. I wish we could have taken pictures of the Boeing plant. (No Cameras allowed!)

-Heres our instructor telling us about the MD11 door and how to operate the beast.

-Another pic the MD11 door Demo

-The MD80 Mockup to train cabin procedures and proper exit methods and smoke in the cockpit. The guy loaded us up in it and then filled it with smoke, it was quite an experience.

-Here the first run in the MD11 Sim, our instructor was this german guy. He was helpful and guided us all to how to fly the thing. Surprisely the MD11 was pretty easy to fly.

-I was messing around with the exposure settings of my camera and got this shot. Heres Doug and CaptainChris. Doug is showing us all how it's done in the MD11. I was impressed with how real the Sim is. It really feels like we were moving. One thing this picture doesn't show is the rest of us standing in the back of the Sim being thrown around. Goodtimes.

-Heres me trying to figure out the seatbelt on the MD11. We all got to do a takeoff and landing at KSFO. The Cockpit was amazing.

-Another pic of the sim

-Heres a pic of the outside of the MD11 sim. This is one of the many sims Alteon has. I got my camera taken away since it wasn't allowed at Boeing, I couldn’t take any picture of the other sims alteon has. We got to sit in a 737NG, MD80, and a 737-200 sim. All were really cool, and it was a treat to have Doug with us to explain everything and share all his memories with us!

After the Sim ride we headed over to the Longbeach Boeing plant. We were privileged to get to board a brand spanking new B717. A test pilot for Boeing led the tour. The thing just rolled off the assembly line had zero flight time, and even had the new airplane smell. It was a Midwest Airlines 717, the cabin was incredible and the cockpit was really neat. All Glass upfront.

We then piled into a mini van and went to the assembly line of the B717. The old MD building was huge. I was very impressed with how Boeing does it. We got to walk into two planes being built for AirTran and see some really cool things. The Tour was led by some Boeing Exec and he did a fabulous job of showing us around.

I want to Thank Mike(MPenguin1) and Ed for setting this up. They went above and beyond, and really showed us a goodtime. Also I would like to thank Doug and Kristie, Without Jetcareers, none of this would have happened.

It was also nice meeting everyone. I'm bummed I missed out on last nights activities.

chrisesp · August 7th, 2004, 18:04

What is Alteon?

jonnyb · August 7th, 2004, 19:10

Damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish I woulda been there! Sounds like y'all had a great time. That's great. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Sprint100 · August 7th, 2004, 19:38

[ QUOTE ]
Damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish I woulda been there! Sounds like y'all had a great time. That's great. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ]

Sorry I missed out [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Doing that Phoenix, AZ and Valencia, CA back and forth thing. Plus I had some more questions about the sim hydraulics for you Mike LOL [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

mpenguin1 · August 7th, 2004, 19:55

[ QUOTE ]
What is Alteon?

[/ QUOTE ]

Ouch! JUST KIDDING

Alteon, is a subsiderary of Boeing, we train the pilots in aircraft over 100 seats, provide Corporate F/A training & safety/culinary training for Corporate crew members, tech training for all aircraft, etc. When
Boeing sells aircraft they provide the customers with a certain number of credit, which the customer can
use for training or other. We may provide training to the airlines or lease our simulator directly to the airlines. Our customer base goes from A - Z, Airtran, Alaska, America, FAA, Delta, FAA, various BBJ customers and FBO's, just to name a few of our various customers. Sometimes we are approached directly by an airline when they are still in the beginning stages and we assist in the airline getting started.

Long Beach has the following simulators - MD11, 737-200, MD82, MD88, 717, 737NG. There are about
20 Alteon Training Centers World Wide.

Perhaps the most exciting thing is that our Seattle office is working directly with Boeing on building training plans on the 7E7 for both pilot & technical training plans for pilots, F/A's, & mechanics.

MarineNav · August 7th, 2004, 21:05

Hello All,

Damn, I'm jealous! You guys and girls had a great time and were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Kudos for our Alteon connection!

Hmmm, there's one more item to put on my Super Lotto Jackpot What-to-Get Shopping List...a REAL flight sim!

Regards,

JR

I_Money · August 7th, 2004, 21:52

[ QUOTE ]

Hmmm, there's one more item to put on my Super Lotto Jackpot What-to-Get Shopping List...a REAL flight sim!

[/ QUOTE ]

I doubt winning the CA lotto once would cover half the cost of one of them.

chrisesp · August 7th, 2004, 22:40

Man I so would've driven (Or hoped on jetblue) down there for that, if you ever go again let me know!

That sounds awsome!

I_Money · August 7th, 2004, 22:49

Last night was awesome - we had guys at many different levels - and everyone just got on great. I spoke to Darrin today (to see if he had checked the sports scores on ACARS - Doug told him how), and he mentioned even though he onlylurked JC occasionally he had an awesome time and will be joining, so expect him on here, and a perspective section once he has finished moving.

CaptainChris87 · August 7th, 2004, 22:56

YEs Thank YOu DOug for making this website possible, and for the enjoyable experiences it offered and will be offering, Mr.Penguin thank you agiin for the excellent tour, it mad eme realize the extensive process of what it takes for an aircraft to be built, it was a once in a lifetime sight!, the giveaways are awsome, Thank you again to all!, err gotta work on my bowling skills...

CaptainChris87 · August 7th, 2004, 22:57

Errr By the way iain what did you guys do after, me, Ed and Darrin left that night.... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

CaptainChris87 · August 7th, 2004, 22:59

I have a few pics I wanan put up, But I need a website that would gve me the UBB doe for them.......or would compress them???

CaptainChris87 · August 7th, 2004, 23:02

Where is Darrin now? and was he baleto see the scores on his ACRS?

I_Money · August 7th, 2004, 23:05

Mate can't say - when Dougie T, Mrs. JC, and E.N. hit the town you know something big is happening.

The thing I realised last night, there is no other career where there is a site as indepth about a career. You think about that and realise that JC is more then that everyone here is so accesible, the 'head cheese' comes to town to drink beers, and go hog wild racing go-karts, if you have a question it will get answered, if you have never been flying, someone will take you, guys here show you around their ride when they are in town, etc. JC is really just something magical - much like Disneyland, but cooler.

CaptainChris87 · August 7th, 2004, 23:24

errr ey dude IM me sometime at OCsoph562....

I_Money · August 8th, 2004, 00:09

Darrin was in Denver eating when I called him - I think he is overnighting in WA. He was just excited that he only had 2 legs today.

CaptainChris87 · August 8th, 2004, 00:36

agree with you on tht one Iain, we should preserve this site and even increace its greatness......anyone else got pics??

August 7th, 2004, 13:15	#1
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,824 Blog Entries: 1	Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n Greet Here's some photos but I'll try and add some commentary later! I've got some hilarious movies, but I've got to wait until I get home in orde to compress them for the internet!

August 7th, 2004, 13:35	#2
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,645	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n Greet Who was crowned go karting champ? I had to hold back as it was no fun just racing around miles ahead of you. My bowling game was less impressive.

August 7th, 2004, 13:57	#3
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,824 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n Greet I think it started with a race, and ended up with drive by shooting re-enactments, "Spin the Penguin" and "Smear the Chris" [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

August 7th, 2004, 14:20	#4
Lurker Posts: n/a	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G It looks like you all had a great time. Can't wait to see the videos.

August 7th, 2004, 14:32	#5
mpenguin1 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 9,868 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n Greet Glad that everybody had a good time! Darren, Omar, Iain, I have extra goodie bags in case you want to stop by & pick them up or perhaps Ed can swing by for you. Once again, it was our pleasure to organize this, and we had just as much fun showing you guys around. Mike

August 7th, 2004, 15:34	#6
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n Greet ey Thank you Mike, for the Coke, couldve been better if you got me the samehtign everyone else was drinking....., Thank you DOug fo rthe blowing match, I clicked your links 30 times, for Ari-ben and ATP.......had a good time, it was awsome, wish we can do it again sometime., cant wait to see the videos.....errr "smear the chris..." [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buck.gif[/img]

August 7th, 2004, 15:35	#7
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n Greet when do you guys (mr and MRs. Taylor) go back to AZ?

August 7th, 2004, 15:36	#8
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n Greet Tried to take my turn of "spinning the penguin" but diddnt do a good of a job as the rest of the gang...

August 7th, 2004, 17:05	#9
CaptainMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Space Shuttle Posts: 620	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G My camera performed horribly yesterday. These are the only pictures that semi came out. I wish we could have taken pictures of the Boeing plant. (No Cameras allowed!) -Heres our instructor telling us about the MD11 door and how to operate the beast. -Another pic the MD11 door Demo -The MD80 Mockup to train cabin procedures and proper exit methods and smoke in the cockpit. The guy loaded us up in it and then filled it with smoke, it was quite an experience. -Here the first run in the MD11 Sim, our instructor was this german guy. He was helpful and guided us all to how to fly the thing. Surprisely the MD11 was pretty easy to fly. -I was messing around with the exposure settings of my camera and got this shot. Heres Doug and CaptainChris. Doug is showing us all how it's done in the MD11. I was impressed with how real the Sim is. It really feels like we were moving. One thing this picture doesn't show is the rest of us standing in the back of the Sim being thrown around. Goodtimes. -Heres me trying to figure out the seatbelt on the MD11. We all got to do a takeoff and landing at KSFO. The Cockpit was amazing. -Another pic of the sim -Heres a pic of the outside of the MD11 sim. This is one of the many sims Alteon has. I got my camera taken away since it wasn't allowed at Boeing, I couldn’t take any picture of the other sims alteon has. We got to sit in a 737NG, MD80, and a 737-200 sim. All were really cool, and it was a treat to have Doug with us to explain everything and share all his memories with us! After the Sim ride we headed over to the Longbeach Boeing plant. We were privileged to get to board a brand spanking new B717. A test pilot for Boeing led the tour. The thing just rolled off the assembly line had zero flight time, and even had the new airplane smell. It was a Midwest Airlines 717, the cabin was incredible and the cockpit was really neat. All Glass upfront. We then piled into a mini van and went to the assembly line of the B717. The old MD building was huge. I was very impressed with how Boeing does it. We got to walk into two planes being built for AirTran and see some really cool things. The Tour was led by some Boeing Exec and he did a fabulous job of showing us around. I want to Thank Mike(MPenguin1) and Ed for setting this up. They went above and beyond, and really showed us a goodtime. Also I would like to thank Doug and Kristie, Without Jetcareers, none of this would have happened. It was also nice meeting everyone. I'm bummed I missed out on last nights activities.

August 7th, 2004, 18:04	#10
chrisesp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 386	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G What is Alteon?

August 7th, 2004, 19:10	#11
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G Damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish I woulda been there! Sounds like y'all had a great time. That's great. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

August 7th, 2004, 19:38	#12
Sprint100 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 5,858	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G [ QUOTE ] Damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish I woulda been there! Sounds like y'all had a great time. That's great. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Sorry I missed out [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] Doing that Phoenix, AZ and Valencia, CA back and forth thing. Plus I had some more questions about the sim hydraulics for you Mike LOL [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

August 7th, 2004, 19:55	#13
mpenguin1 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 9,868 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G [ QUOTE ] What is Alteon? [/ QUOTE ] Ouch! JUST KIDDING Alteon, is a subsiderary of Boeing, we train the pilots in aircraft over 100 seats, provide Corporate F/A training & safety/culinary training for Corporate crew members, tech training for all aircraft, etc. When Boeing sells aircraft they provide the customers with a certain number of credit, which the customer can use for training or other. We may provide training to the airlines or lease our simulator directly to the airlines. Our customer base goes from A - Z, Airtran, Alaska, America, FAA, Delta, FAA, various BBJ customers and FBO's, just to name a few of our various customers. Sometimes we are approached directly by an airline when they are still in the beginning stages and we assist in the airline getting started. Long Beach has the following simulators - MD11, 737-200, MD82, MD88, 717, 737NG. There are about 20 Alteon Training Centers World Wide. Perhaps the most exciting thing is that our Seattle office is working directly with Boeing on building training plans on the 7E7 for both pilot & technical training plans for pilots, F/A's, & mechanics.

August 7th, 2004, 21:05	#14
MarineNav Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 301	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G Hello All, Damn, I'm jealous! You guys and girls had a great time and were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Kudos for our Alteon connection! Hmmm, there's one more item to put on my Super Lotto Jackpot What-to-Get Shopping List...a REAL flight sim! Regards, JR

August 7th, 2004, 21:52	#15
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,645	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G [ QUOTE ] Hmmm, there's one more item to put on my Super Lotto Jackpot What-to-Get Shopping List...a REAL flight sim! [/ QUOTE ] I doubt winning the CA lotto once would cover half the cost of one of them.

August 7th, 2004, 22:40	#16
chrisesp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 386	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G Man I so would've driven (Or hoped on jetblue) down there for that, if you ever go again let me know! That sounds awsome!

August 7th, 2004, 22:49	#17
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,645	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G Last night was awesome - we had guys at many different levels - and everyone just got on great. I spoke to Darrin today (to see if he had checked the sports scores on ACARS - Doug told him how), and he mentioned even though he onlylurked JC occasionally he had an awesome time and will be joining, so expect him on here, and a perspective section once he has finished moving.

August 7th, 2004, 22:56	#18
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G YEs Thank YOu DOug for making this website possible, and for the enjoyable experiences it offered and will be offering, Mr.Penguin thank you agiin for the excellent tour, it mad eme realize the extensive process of what it takes for an aircraft to be built, it was a once in a lifetime sight!, the giveaways are awsome, Thank you again to all!, err gotta work on my bowling skills...

August 7th, 2004, 22:57	#19
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G Errr By the way iain what did you guys do after, me, Ed and Darrin left that night.... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

August 7th, 2004, 22:59	#20
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G I have a few pics I wanan put up, But I need a website that would gve me the UBB doe for them.......or would compress them???

August 7th, 2004, 23:02	#21
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G Where is Darrin now? and was he baleto see the scores on his ACRS?

August 7th, 2004, 23:05	#22
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,645	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G Mate can't say - when Dougie T, Mrs. JC, and E.N. hit the town you know something big is happening. The thing I realised last night, there is no other career where there is a site as indepth about a career. You think about that and realise that JC is more then that everyone here is so accesible, the 'head cheese' comes to town to drink beers, and go hog wild racing go-karts, if you have a question it will get answered, if you have never been flying, someone will take you, guys here show you around their ride when they are in town, etc. JC is really just something magical - much like Disneyland, but cooler.

August 7th, 2004, 23:24	#23
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G errr ey dude IM me sometime at OCsoph562....

August 8th, 2004, 00:09	#24
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,645	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G Darrin was in Denver eating when I called him - I think he is overnighting in WA. He was just excited that he only had 2 legs today.

August 8th, 2004, 00:36	#25
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Some pics from the Orange County/LGB Meet \'n G agree with you on tht one Iain, we should preserve this site and even increace its greatness......anyone else got pics??

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