Originally Posted by
satchip
Our way is the RP takes whomever is on break's seat. Lately I've had captains give up both legs so FOs could get landings. The old standard was CA always flew over and FO flew back. Now it's about 50/50 over or back. Most guys will give you a choice.
I know this has the potential to sound like another food fight, but I think I like our way much better. Being junior I would always be stuck with first break on your system, even if it was my leg. Trying to land in high winds and crappy wx in JFK or London with no sleep would not be safe.
One of my favorite quotes BTW. A true Air Force Vet you are. We have to stick together with all these squids and Jar Heads in this company!
I feel strongly both ways
To tell ya the truth, yes you would be stuck with the first break a lot. I remember one trip, on the way back from AMS, I gave the other FO his pick since I had "taken" the last break going over. He said he didn't care, so I shacked him with the first break again.......he wasn't happy
. Hardly talked to me at all when he came up.
Yeah, you me a and Buzz gotta stick together. Just remember, thems Jar Heads was just PE majors who couldn't pass the AFOQT. Kidding, just kidding........I'm love'en the HBO series "Pacific"! Some tough kids, I don't think I could have done that.
Ferd