Basic questions about QOL at AA
12-01-2021, 10:00 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by thrust
How recently is “RECENTLY”?
95+ years of tradition, unheeded by progress.
12-01-2021, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EMBFlyer
Considering the practice generally went away in the 60s (with the exception of Russia), and AA kept it well into the 90s, I'd say that's fairly recent.
95+ years of tradition, unheeded by progress.
95+ years of tradition, unheeded by progress.
12-01-2021, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Arado 234
Don't forget the hand motion that was involved with the gear up call. Been there since the DC2, only taken out of the training manual recently.
12-01-2021, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Saabs
I don’t see it too much in CLT, but occasionally I do.
12-01-2021, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by PRS Guitars
Its nearly 100% with LAA guys, I don’t let it bug me, but try not to add any frivolous callouts or hand motions my self
12-02-2021, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Arado 234
I have not gotten a clear answer on cross division pick up. Neither from the union nor the company. I always get a different answer.
12-02-2021, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Dobbs18
Same....its a muscle memory thing more than anything else so I try to not let it bother me. Most guys try not to do it now, but I am sure there is something I do that has driven someone bonkers but I hope not!
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