I love this article

"A Federal Aviation Administration spokesman says there's no specific prohibition against flying naked."

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2003/2003-04-25-sw-naked-pilots.htm

Actually, for an airline pilot, this would technically be illegal.  Airlines operate under their own operating guidelines that are approved by the FAA.  Those guidelines have to meet or exceed all FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations), but once approved by the FAA, those guidelines essentially replace the applicable FARs.  All of the major airlines have uniform requirements listed in the regulated, FAA-overseen portion of their operations manuals, so technically, these pilots were likely in violation and will likely get a hearing notice from the NTSB.

I'm not an aviation lawyer, but I did hook up with a provider at a Holiday Inn Express last night ;^)

How many have become members of this exclusive club?

You know what I always found stupid???

Flight Attendants have to wear nylons, even though they are flammable.  I hated wearing them... so hard to work around when I wanted to play with a cute passenger in the Lavatory....LOL

xoxo
Brooke

I'm a member... did it for the "been there, done that" aspect. I already discussed the details in an earlier post about flying.

I'm not sure how "exclusive" the club is, more like "uncomfortable".

I recommend chartering a private jet so you have some room, if you just have to join this club.

O.

They have a site (see link). Note that Virgin (somehow the name seems inappropriate) will now provide you with the facilities to join.

As a pilot, I know a couple pilots that have joined, but damn if I can figure out how to join and fly at the same time.

Re:Mile high procedure

It does depend on the aircraft type, but a reliable 3 axis autopilot is required, and it helps if you are enroute on an IFR flight plan so you have some radar protection.  It also helps to have a petite and flexible woman.

Re:Mile high procedure

I don't remember there being a /BJ equipment suffix, but I could be wrong.  ;^)

I've found French is a little easier to deal with than FS and works fine with either a 2-axis AP or an aircraft and conditions conducive to very steady trimming.  I agree, FS would best be left to those with autopilots.  It would seem to me that one of the newer GPS' with roll steering could fly a holding pattern, so there's be no chance of busting airspace.

It would seem to me that an enterprising pilot and an equally enterprising provider could team up and create a "fantasy fulfillment service."

Of course, just to take the lingo thing one step too far...  How should my needle respond when I'm flying her localizer back course?

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