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09-11-2012, 07:51 AM
#2641
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
Originally Posted by Fly782
Agree on all parts except the broken planes. Some Majors carry just as many DMIs as the little guys. Especially Big D and US.
When the pilots are dressed like this:
... the mechanics think twice about not fixing something.
09-11-2012, 08:06 AM
#2642
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,722
Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
Timbo
And, in your case, it takes 3 Co-Pirates watching you!
GF
And, in your case, it takes 3 Co-Pirates watching you!
GF
Hey, when it comes to 'work', somebody has to do it...
might as well be somebody else!
09-11-2012, 08:12 AM
#2643
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2009
Position: AN124 FE
Posts: 1,226
Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
If by Big D, you mean DL, then you must be kidding... this past summer we had a period where only 1 out of 10 airplanes had a single deferral. My experience has been commensurate with that.
When the pilots are dressed like this:
... the mechanics think twice about not fixing something.
When the pilots are dressed like this:
... the mechanics think twice about not fixing something.
09-11-2012, 09:22 AM
#2647
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,722
Originally Posted by Rolf
Timbo,
Please don't belittle what we captains do! Bringing class and good looks to the operation is work too. That certain je ne sais quois is what bring people back(i'm sure).
Please don't belittle what we captains do! Bringing class and good looks to the operation is work too. That certain je ne sais quois is what bring people back(i'm sure).
Standing around, looking good is what I do best!
It is far better to Look Good, than to actually Be Good!
My favorite trick is to send the little kids up to the cockpit to sit in my seat, then stand behind their Hot Mamma's in short skirts, while they bend over to take pictures!
09-11-2012, 10:24 AM
#2648
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: 767A (Ret)
Posts: 6,248
Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
Rolf
I always thought being captain should be like a ship's captain. Supervising other people, yucking it up with the celebrities in First, attending a pre-arrival cocktail party.
GF
I always thought being captain should be like a ship's captain. Supervising other people, yucking it up with the celebrities in First, attending a pre-arrival cocktail party.
GF
09-11-2012, 01:42 PM
#2650
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: blueJet
Posts: 4,511
Originally Posted by lolwut
I'm a pilot and riding on RJs makes me nervous. The pilots are more likely to be fatigued, less experienced, flying a broken airplane, etc.
(Two pilots and two FAs.)
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