Time for the blue flu?

I’m operating as “safely” and within SOP at all times. I think the majority of pilots are doing the same. Take a look in the lobgook and at the inflight control panel. I see lots of guys using both engines for safety and taxiing at safe speeds. I eliminate ALL distractions and make sure I fully understand the ENTIRE release. Guys are doing this and it’s quatifiable and noticeable.

But when I don’t extend the duty day because it’s not a wise and safe decision there are still numbskulls who coming running from the layover when the phone rings to “Oh man I was putting on my swim trunks and they called to give me a great deal!” You don’t say? Follow that up with a saved the day stand up PA and you’ve got the 1%’er douching it up. Don’t be that guy.

-Bubs