Originally Posted by AYLflyer

I'm sorry, as a semi noob what's the problem with VDA? I've put in for it, but have never been called for one.

RSA's, nope. No thanks. That's just poor staffing if everyday they need RSAs. But VDA? I've actually asked a lot of guys about this because I wanted to see what's deemed acceptable. Every guy I've flown with from a variety of bases has said VDAs are fine. 190% and it's not mandatory, so if you don't want to fly, don't fly. If it's late night after a day of weather and crews have timed out and all reserves are spent, why would taking a VDA be a negative thing?

Also the guys who keep spewing negative things about their own guys is ridiculous. I lurk but rarely post, but it's really bothersome to see so many guys lash out at their fellow pilots for no reason. "There's no unity here", "It won't happen". Wow, I mean ALPA was voted in was it not? 9 out of 10 guys I see are wearing lanyards and want market rate. I know I'll be at the rally supporting the group. I wonder how many naysayers will actually be there.