Robert Ward

@JBalloonist

Hot-air ballooning, technology and aviation geek. Current grad student . Aspiring data scientist.

Dayton, OH
Joined March 2007
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  1. Retweeted
    2 hours ago

    You should know how Wall Street & politicians conspire to take your money through bullshit fees. Few people understand how evil this is

    It's Fiduciary Friday (finally) (for now, at least)
    3 replies 16 retweets 38 likes
  2. 15 hours ago

    Finish Data Scientist w/ Python track and then get to work on my ML algorithm for my task-list

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  3. Retweeted
    Jun 5
    Replying to

    Privatization of ATC will make the NAS look more like the National Power Grid. A hopeless mess held together by duct tape and expertise.

    6 replies 66 retweets 246 likes
  4. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    ATC in Trumps world!

    11 retweets 15 likes
  5. Retweeted
    Jun 8

    OH NO. Chao just responded to question about increased pilot training costs/hindrances by saying, "I'm not familiar with this issue." 😖 🤬

    2 replies 2 retweets 7 likes
  6. Retweeted
    Jun 7

    Do you know where this picture was taken? Give us your best guess!

    1 reply 1 retweet
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    Jun 6

    When asked to choose between a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, remember your history.

    Edward releases a statement on the Trump administration's recent arrest of an alleged journalistic source
    192 replies 2,921 retweets 5,253 likes
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    Jun 6

    Trump said he plans to privatize air traffic control so I look forward to overhearing my drive-thru cashier landing a plane between orders.

    189 replies 1,252 retweets 8,051 likes
  9. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Integration into Messages as an iMessage app. Send and receive money authenticate with Apple Pay. Get money in Apple Pay Cash card.

    3 retweets 4 likes
  10. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    It will be tragic. It's a bad move.

    Replying to @flytruenorth
    How are airlines going to fill all their pilot positions in 10-20 years if they make becoming a pilot even more expensive? 😞
    2 retweets 7 likes
  11. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Trump's new budget & ATC privatization proposal come with fees for aircraft operators. This will change general aviation in a bad way. 😖

    3 replies 4 retweets 5 likes
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    Jun 5
    Replying to

    3/3 More in a “real” post at the Atlantic when I can. For now, this is low down the list of changes the US needs.

    8 replies 18 retweets 79 likes
  13. Retweeted
    Jun 5
    Replying to

    2/3 But a lot easier to imagine destructive changes. We now have safest travel system world has ever known. Other things need fixing first.

    7 replies 40 retweets 135 likes
  14. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    1/2 Privatizing air-traffic control: been debated forever. I am in “ain’t broke / don’t fix it” camp. Can imagine theoretical improvements.

    12 replies 81 retweets 172 likes
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    Jun 5

    President Trump says he'll make ATC into a separate nonprofit, enabling "cheaper, faster & safer" air travel...

    1 reply 3 retweets 2 likes
  16. Jun 5

    Despite the fact that the FAA can sometimes be a pain for pilots, this is a terrible idea.

    Replying to @UpFirst
    This would remove the job of tracking and guiding airplanes from the purview of the Federal Aviation Administration.
  17. May 26

    Happy 40th Anniversary Star Wars! via

    2 retweets 2 likes
  18. May 24

    Had a great time last night at Data X Cincinnati learning how to make better visualizations. Thanks !

    2 retweets 1 like
  19. Retweeted
    May 16

    LOL at this advice from a millionaire Here's my response:

    Millionaire to millennials: Stop buying avocado toast if you want to buy a home
    9 replies 44 retweets 122 likes
  20. Retweeted
    May 16

    I can feel the rage from here. It's awesome.

    3 replies 9 retweets 33 likes

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