Slowing your Roll

Flying back from San Francisco I had a revelation.

You see, we had a lay over in Dallas at Love field.

However, we started descending and slowing down before Wichita Falls.

I thought it odd.

I mean, how long does it take a plane to stop?

I checked Google Maps today and this is my result.

Over 2 hours by car.

I think about how others in the past have told me how they are upset. They just can’t seem to cut carbs. It’s too hard!

Well, unless you are a harrier jump jet, I reckon it would be.

Now, I’m calling no one a Boeing 737, but I imagine in this case a typical jet can be analog to a typical person.

Some people need to descend and slow down gradually.

Some people need to lap the airport a few times.

Some people are gonna say “Screw this” and look for another airport.

Some will tell flight control, or whoever is leading you to ‘Eff Off’ and try it themselves.

And some people will decide to trust the system, get lined up, take their time, going at their comfort level, and land.

I’m not saying the landing is easy.

I’m not saying there is not turbulence.

I’m saying, it’s worth it.

And if you don’t like the coffee we serve, you can always take off.. For a while… You’ll be back.