Who Are These Kooks? Is This For Real?
01-13-2024 | 05:27 PM
#161
Gets Weekends Off
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S3B are virtually worthless. Buying tickets is a bit liberating. I can bang my fist on the counter and demand to know why the flight is late!
01-13-2024 | 05:31 PM
#162
On Reserve
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Tantric celibate
in 17 years, I have never had to cover for an old guy. A couple of times at the regional for a younger guy. Not saying that it doesn't happen but not my experience
01-13-2024 | 05:46 PM
#164
Leaves Biscoff crumbs
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From: Blue Juice Taste Tester
01-13-2024 | 06:06 PM
#165
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Joined: Apr 2007
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IIRC the insurance balance carries over til the 30th and then gets deducted. ALPA dues will accrue and you get a bill in the mail when your account is reconciled.
01-13-2024 | 06:39 PM
#166
Can’t find crew pickup
Joined: Jun 2021
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At Delta? Or someplace before?
I've never had to cover for anyone.
There was one 757 Cap I had at recurrent in about 1990 who'd just come off 25 years on the 727, who didn't like to "push buttons" on the FMS. So I did as much of that as the IP would allow but finally I got a tap on the shoulder from the IP who mouthed the words, "Let him do it." So I had to watch as he struggled but he got it done.
And to keep it even, I once had a 777 FO at recurrent who was so worthless the IP nearly busted him in the oral! He didn't know about half of the walk around slides! YGTBSM! Then when we got into the box I was pretty much single pilot. I was dismissed from the debriefing....never saw him again.
I've never had to cover for anyone.
There was one 757 Cap I had at recurrent in about 1990 who'd just come off 25 years on the 727, who didn't like to "push buttons" on the FMS. So I did as much of that as the IP would allow but finally I got a tap on the shoulder from the IP who mouthed the words, "Let him do it." So I had to watch as he struggled but he got it done.
And to keep it even, I once had a 777 FO at recurrent who was so worthless the IP nearly busted him in the oral! He didn't know about half of the walk around slides! YGTBSM! Then when we got into the box I was pretty much single pilot. I was dismissed from the debriefing....never saw him again.
01-14-2024 | 02:17 AM
#167
Line Holder
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Slingin' Gear and Drinkin' Beer
01-14-2024 | 03:25 AM
#168
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So since precedent set, Id say the most trouble I've had were with new hires of all flavor of background on the 88. It was a humbling airplane. I never ever thought about that I "saved" the other pilot, rather just being an engaged PM/captain.
We all have our good and bad days. I hope the other crew member is there to help me out on those bad days, I'm certainly there for them. I wish we'd knock off this generational thing, it's not healthy attitude to have. Just my opinion on the matter and last I'll be posting about it.
01-14-2024 | 04:22 AM
#169
Can’t find crew pickup
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Reeeaaaalllllly. I question this statement. As I do the others posting similar. Moreso for the attitude. We're a team up there, not a mistake unless we both make it. I never kept a score card like some of you here seem to do, as captain or FO.
So since precedent set, Id say the most trouble I've had were with new hires of all flavor of background on the 88. It was a humbling airplane. I never ever thought about that I "saved" the other pilot, rather just being an engaged PM/captain.
We all have our good and bad days. I hope the other crew member is there to help me out on those bad days, I'm certainly there for them. I wish we'd knock off this generational thing, it's not healthy attitude to have. Just my opinion on the matter and last I'll be posting about it.
So since precedent set, Id say the most trouble I've had were with new hires of all flavor of background on the 88. It was a humbling airplane. I never ever thought about that I "saved" the other pilot, rather just being an engaged PM/captain.
We all have our good and bad days. I hope the other crew member is there to help me out on those bad days, I'm certainly there for them. I wish we'd knock off this generational thing, it's not healthy attitude to have. Just my opinion on the matter and last I'll be posting about it.
My response it more to the people that claim that there’s no risk in moving the age to 67, because there is. Father Time is an undefeated champion, and it wins quicker in some than others, that’s my point. Regardless if you are 64 or 24, it’s coming for us all.
01-14-2024 | 05:05 AM
#170
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Reeeaaaalllllly. I question this statement. As I do the others posting similar. Moreso for the attitude. We're a team up there, not a mistake unless we both make it. I never kept a score card like some of you here seem to do, as captain or FO.
So since precedent set, Id say the most trouble I've had were with new hires of all flavor of background on the 88. It was a humbling airplane. I never ever thought about that I "saved" the other pilot, rather just being an engaged PM/captain.
We all have our good and bad days. I hope the other crew member is there to help me out on those bad days, I'm certainly there for them. I wish we'd knock off this generational thing, it's not healthy attitude to have. Just my opinion on the matter and last I'll be posting about it.
So since precedent set, Id say the most trouble I've had were with new hires of all flavor of background on the 88. It was a humbling airplane. I never ever thought about that I "saved" the other pilot, rather just being an engaged PM/captain.
We all have our good and bad days. I hope the other crew member is there to help me out on those bad days, I'm certainly there for them. I wish we'd knock off this generational thing, it's not healthy attitude to have. Just my opinion on the matter and last I'll be posting about it.
