Originally Posted by
AirWillie
Oh brother. Another 172 pilot who thinks they know how the airlines work. These people ie gov have no idea how the airlines work. It's very obvious that they are asking the wrong questions and are focusing on things that are not important. They're probably gong to make it harder for us pilots. Lack of training is not the issue. We train on stalls. It's flying 101. Also, the fact of the matter is that Colgan knew everything legally possible about both pilot's back ground. Apparently you can fail 141 training and still have the records show that you passed all. That's not Colgan's fault. Raising the mins won't change anything as these pilots were already high timers for regional standards. I hope this doesn't turn into a circus.
Actually, you are dead wrong my friend. You should check your facts ahead of time before ranting that a congressman doesnt know what he is talking about just because it is an aviation matter and you are an expert. Dont make yourself look like just another flamebaiter. Mr. Boccieri is a Major is the U.S. Air Force, and a C-130 Hercules pilot.
This matter does concern him, because he is a politician and a highly decorated and experienced aviator. I would say that he does have the credentials to speak on this matter. What are your credentials? Perhaps he is trying to hold Colgan accountable for their lack of oversight. What his letter states is negilible to the fact that you decided he is a C-172 weekend warrior whom knows nothing about aviation. Great post, flame on buddy.