Carl,

There is one big problem. Some regional pilots have lost faith that us mainline pilots will reverse or even hold the line with scope. A growing minority are hoping regionals will morph into a larger unit. They see the failure of mainline pilots so they try to improve the crappy job they have by getting larger aircraft.

I've only been at the big D for 4 years. I was very senior at my old job. It was scary to leave but I didn't want think I hit the pinnacle of my career being an RJ pilot. I always wanted to fly for a mainline carrier.

My hope is that we can cure the scope cancer from small aircraft and the Emirates types as well. Btw, I held this belief even way back when I flew the mighty Brasilia. Before that, I didn't know any better....I was still doing drywall, spray texturing and other crap work to supplement my flying obsession. I never want to use my previous skills again...I just want to get paid a decent wage to fly.

I read the email from DPA and thought I understood it. Reading Bar's posts I'm now confused. Looks like I'll have to read it all again in the morning with a clear head.