Captain to FE - Overnight
01-16-2007 | 11:15 AM
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So did you just let her continue writing? And how did you get to 500' and not realize your FE was not into the fight?
01-16-2007 | 12:02 PM
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01-16-2007 | 12:03 PM
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Hmmmm, is there a story here?
01-16-2007 | 06:49 PM
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Yeah the napping in the airplane thing has always been a hot item, not to mention illegal per the feds (although I have not found it written anywhere.) Can anyone point us to FAR XXX.XXX or OPS Scec whatever that says sleeping in the cockpit is not allowed and will result in severe disciplinary action up to and including termination and the loss of your license?
However, and not that I would know anything about it, but it seems that a controlled (read, mutually agreed upon with all crewmembers) 20 minute nap at altitude would make for a much safer approach and landing. NASA thinks so, but what do I know I just fly night freight for a living..........
However, and not that I would know anything about it, but it seems that a controlled (read, mutually agreed upon with all crewmembers) 20 minute nap at altitude would make for a much safer approach and landing. NASA thinks so, but what do I know I just fly night freight for a living..........
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01-17-2007 | 01:48 AM
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so, besides sleepin, err examing the back of the eye-lids, what else do you guys do while plugging away at the night sky? Lap-tops? Books? 99 bottles of beer on the wall? 21 questions? . . .
01-17-2007 | 04:10 AM
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01-17-2007 | 08:27 AM
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And, then I study the FOM for the remainder of the flight.
01-17-2007 | 10:08 AM
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I thought I'd add my .02 about retirement in general. My first six months with Delta I was on reserve when we were hiring like gangbusters (60/month) was on reserve and never got called - I had enough money, wasn't working and hated it. If a guy is physically capable, can pass the physical, and wants to keep working he should. I have flown with 50 something Captains that couldn't see over their bellies, fell asleep during cruise (every leg) and really had no business flying. On the other hand, I know some 60 and 70 year olds sharper than most of us. I don't ever plan to retire because that is the quickest way to dig your own grave. I would like the "option" to fly past 60 (I'm only 49) and when I get there be able to make the decision. Everyone here should have the same option and you can plan ahead.
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