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02-09-2011, 10:58 AM

#21

Jetjok

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Mark,

You mean the LCA could hear you from the cabin seats in the back?

If that's the case, I agree with you.

JJ

02-09-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CloudSailor

Albie, if you're on this thread, how is it that you use the Bose X without FedEx using the intercom. Do you have to yell to hear yourself over the ANR when you have them on? The intercom isn't used on the 727?

I wear the Bose X all the time in the Mad Dog. I have to turn the radio volume WAY down, b/c normal settings blow my ears out. And I don't completely uncover one ear: I wear it slightly too high on one side, so I get sufficient noise reduction, but I can still hear my partner. As I get into the approach environment and the ambient noise level reduces, I expose more of my ear. It works fine for me and I like it, but it's not for everybody, I'm sure.

02-09-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MaydayMark

OK ... and now the rest of the story. The 2 legs I flew with this guy were a line check to the west coast and back. The LCA didn't seem to have a problem with how I handled the situation (at least he didn't mention it in his debrief?).

Sorry, but I'm sticking with my safety position on this one. His earplugs interfered with cockpit communications and that is simply not a very good thing.

If I had a captain tell me I did not have the right to protect my hearing at my discretion, I would call for the crew van and have myself removed from the trip!!!! Next I would worry he was going to tell me I needed to wear briefs instead of boxers!

02-09-2011, 02:37 PM

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MaydayMark

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Originally Posted by nitefr8dog

Sounds to me like a weak f/o looking for another excuse? After I call Flight Standards to report your unprofessional behavior, I'll be glad to call the crew van for you. Good luck with that one at the disciplinary hearing.

02-09-2011, 03:30 PM

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MD11Fr8Dog

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Originally Posted by nitefr8dog

Mayday prefers T-backs and pasties on his flight deck!

02-09-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MD11Fr8Dog

Mayday prefers T-backs and pasties on his flight deck!

I love it.

Big, orange, ear plug shaped pasties.

02-09-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MaydayMark

Sounds to me like an old geezer who can't figure out he needs to speak up. I would also call Flight Standards and the Ethics committee and let them know what a pompous a$$ you are and what a unsafe environment you create in the cockpit. Would also fill out a ASAP report at the first available chance. Good luck with that one at the disciplinary hearing. A phone call to the FAA hotline 1-800-FLY-SAFE goes along way a pushy belligerent overbearing captain if the company will not take action. All you have to do is mention "unstable".