Originally Posted by
John Pennekamp
I like to tell the new FOs that the best way to make friends with Beal is to hurry out to the airplane, complete the safety check, get everything warmed up and ready, program the FMS and ACARS... then put a Diet Coke in his cup holder and a seat belt extender neatly folded on his seat. He really likes that.
I heard also if you carry a box of Twinkies, his blood sugar never gets low and he won't be cranky at all! Also isn't bad to brush up on your Zagat restaurant reviews either!