Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
There are few things as headache inducing as getting in a hotel van at 0430 that is filled with chatty cart mules. It is truly amazing the mundane things that they can so spiritedly debate at that hour of the morning.
So long as they aren't waiting for the van ride to talk on their phone I'm fine with it. Talking face to face is all well and good, it's the cell phone chatter that drives me nuts. Can't you wait 11 minutes to call someone?
If you feel the same have your fellow pilot call your phone when you sit down in the van. Answer it then say loudly "Sorry I can't talk right now. I'm in the hotel van. I'll call you back after I check in."
Works great.