So just got back from CQ and the new hotel is a world of difference. It is an older hotel that has been remodeled. Breakfast in the morning including sausage and eggs along with the normal hotel breakfasts. Free internet. There were microwaves and fridges in the room room. I didn't use the van as I drove to CQ so can't comment on that part of it. Also, it is within walking distance without having to cross any busy streets of several restaurants including Chili's, Sonny's BBQ, Kubuto's Japananese Steak & Sushi and a few others. It was a nice hotel.

As for the ground instructor quiting, we started watchin a video this morning around 8am. He stepped out for a few minutes than came back in and said he was quiting and packed up his bag. He seemed upset but if he feels that strongly about something, good for him. At least he stood up for something he believed it. It's a shame we lost such a good and knowledgeable instructor though.

As for CQ in case anyone is wondering, they are still using the 2009 guide and scenarios as posted in the 2009 guide. I was wondering before I went in if there was something I was missing. Anyways, 2010 is ready to go but it includes stick shaker/pusher training in a 300 and since the sim is not approved for 300 ops, we cannot use it.

Also, the 200 training is there in case we do get some new equipment. As it was explained to us, we are doing so if we do get new equipment, we will only have to send out a difference test or booklet similar to the winter ops test to qualify the entire pilot group rather than requiring everyone to attend a difference training course in clt.

Even though they did the 200 difference stuff no one seems convinced we will actually have to do anything more. At least noone sugar-coated anything. About the only good (maybe) news was that a early retirement package has been sent to the union for approval. We shall see what comes from it.