Welcome, Amiruddin!
I hope you find some pleasure in this list, because you guys sure are in a
tough spot right now. I can never figure why the flight crew is subject to
the same restrictions as the passengers. As one U.S. pilot pointed out as the
security detail broke off the nail file part of his nail clippers and then
handed the clipper part back to him, he wouldn't need the nail file in order
to crash the plane. (They hauled him off and charged him with federal crimes,
he spent at least a couple of days in jail while the charges were filed). I
have this neat working pen, that when you pull off the top half, it exposes a
5" long surgical steel dagger...that would make a nice weapon for you
guys.... oh, nevermind, before I get in trouble... <g>....
George S.
amiruddinshah743@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Greetings everyone, this is an introduction. My name is Amiruddin and reside
> in Singapore. On my birthday in 1979, I was gifted my first SLR – an OM1N
> and has been using Olympus ever since. I was introduced to this list
> courtesy of Gary Reese (bought his Zuiko 50mm 1.4) and have bought items
> from Tom Scales, Gary Schloss, Chip Stratton and Scott Gomez.
> I currently own 5 bodies and several lenses. However I must admit that I am
> grateful for eBay for the OM purchases that is not available to Singapore.
> I am a Flight Engineer on the B747 working for Japan Airlines but based in
> Singapore. I do get to fly to the states rather often though. Flying now is
> hard work even for the cockpit crew. We are subjected to the same
> restrictions as passengers regarding hand carried items. No working tools
> e.g. screw drivers, are allowed. The only weapon allowed are the all
> reliable CROSS pens.
> My thanks, Amiruddin.
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