Y2K5SRT
Enthusiast
With the recent scare of Conner Avenue closing at some point, some folks were lamenting the possible demise of our beloved Viper. But as just about everybody knows, the Viper is that very rare breed known as a "halo vehicle". One that, while not being a huge seller, is practically a household name and known by auto enthusiasts worldwide. Well, I came across a couple of interesting examples of the Viper's reach as a halo vehicle recently.
As this is the RT/10 & GTS forum, you will enjoy this one (I posted the second example in the SRT forum): The other day I was on a Southwest Airlines flight for the umpteenth time this year. But unlike previous trips I forgot to bring a book or newspaper. Read the in-flight magazine cover to cover and perused the Sky Mall magazine for the 50th time. Then I did the unthinkable - I actually read the Safety Information Card! Sure, we all tell the flight attendants we have it memorized when we are lucky enough to get an exit row seat, but c'mon - actually read the thing? That's for amateurs.
So as I amused myself with the illustrated instructions (Important safety note: Apparently it is okay to go out the rear doors when flying over mountains but not when you are sinking tail-first in water), I came across a graphic that commanded a closer look...
Wait a minute, what's that? I think it's.....yep, almost positive it's....
You bet your astronaut, it's a Viper baby! From the side coves to the front fascia to the stripes and rear glass, it appears that EVERY Southwest Airline plane has a boatload, er, planeload of VIPERS!
And that, my friends is an example of a halo vehicle. And yes, I asked permission before taking this particular card.
As this is the RT/10 & GTS forum, you will enjoy this one (I posted the second example in the SRT forum): The other day I was on a Southwest Airlines flight for the umpteenth time this year. But unlike previous trips I forgot to bring a book or newspaper. Read the in-flight magazine cover to cover and perused the Sky Mall magazine for the 50th time. Then I did the unthinkable - I actually read the Safety Information Card! Sure, we all tell the flight attendants we have it memorized when we are lucky enough to get an exit row seat, but c'mon - actually read the thing? That's for amateurs.
So as I amused myself with the illustrated instructions (Important safety note: Apparently it is okay to go out the rear doors when flying over mountains but not when you are sinking tail-first in water), I came across a graphic that commanded a closer look...
Wait a minute, what's that? I think it's.....yep, almost positive it's....
You bet your astronaut, it's a Viper baby! From the side coves to the front fascia to the stripes and rear glass, it appears that EVERY Southwest Airline plane has a boatload, er, planeload of VIPERS!
And that, my friends is an example of a halo vehicle. And yes, I asked permission before taking this particular card.
We have been to every single Walmart inbetween! 
