I'm at least curious about it.

 

For a break from the levity: FOCUS....scope is a multi-faceted front, the new manufacturer entrants are the newest gnat to buzz in:

Scope Clauses May Affect Use Of New RJs


"Airlines also can use pay increases or other benefit or work rule improvements to try to win concessions from the unions on scope"

Look out for Embraer, Mitsu, and Bombardier...their weight problems on the sub 100 seat jets will become our battleground.

Mitsu plans on certifying their 90 seater to a lower weight for NA, to get under scope clauses....but that is the camel's nose.

carry on

8

 

An open letter to my fellow APC'ers........

I must open this letter with an apology and end it with a request.

I have let down my family, my friends, my delta brothers and sisters, and, most importantly, our eminence Lee Moak.

It has been approximately 6 weeks now since I first exchanged hands with the that white powered demon and since then my life has descended into chaos. What started out as a simple recommendation from a fellow crew member as a way to combat that uncomfortable, not-so-fresh summer feeling we are all familiar with has turned into fixation to which I have been unable to abstain.

It began simple enough. A few couple average shakes and applications, a refreshing little tingle, then off on my way. Before I knew it I was going through any entire bottle before noon while hiding in the ATL crew room bathroom stall feening my next fix. I wanted to tingle ALL the time, and not for just those first few minutes after application.

My wife says I'm disconnected, my kids no longer recognize me, my friends don't call anymore. Gold Bond Medicated powder has become my life as I struggle to get a handle back on what's important.

Unfortunately HIMS is unable to treat me because over the counter men's skin care product addictions do not qualify as substance addiction by the AMA. The captains I fly with want nothing to do with me on the layover as my tingling induced medicated powder benders have become well reputed throughout my base.

So here I sit, listening to Jon Bon Jovi albums, half naked, covered in Gold Bond Medicated powder. I ask you keep me in your thoughts while heeding my warning, for that lusty, sensual, tingling allure was apparently too much for this flyboy.

With warmest regards,
DH

 

There's been a lot about the MD88's and LGBP concerns. The board here on APC vigorously debated the LGBP issue. Some thought this was a junior pilot issue, since they see the LGBP more than anyone else. Some say they should be inserted and then shown to the Captain when pulled out. Others thought showing the LGBP in public was too "in your face" and thought those who handle LGBP's should keep it to themselves. A lot of the LGBP's are black, and that's an issue. Some of the LGBP are rumored to be of Chinese origin and some were handled by Muslims.

I just pointed out the Landing Gear Brake Pin debate on APC does not matter because the brakes on the landing gear of an MD88 don't work anyway, so who cares if they are worn out?

 

Carl made a joke, and it was kinda funny.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Spackler View Post:
I see on Deltanet the pictures of the Longevity Based Pay pride parade. I'll keep looking for tsquare somewhere in that crowd.

T makes a joke which was kinda funny :
Carl,
I was taking pictures. I got a nice one of you on the main float.
Carl goes: touche

T goes:I didn't think his "joke" was all that funny. Hopefully Carl doesn't quit his day job... or maybe he should, then you could move up a number.

T only thinks it's funny when he tells it.
If you can't take the heat, take your ball and go home

 

I thought it was already public knowledge, even if a news release hasn't been put out.

All ex-EVA Air with 5 coming in 2014; 3 in 2015; 3 in 2016.

 

I just kind of skimmed the last few pages but it seems some here are saying we can get more pay if we come out of the closet? I like more pay. Is there a test?

 

Well it's because when something is all caps it catches your attention. I can't remember my consumer behavior classes but there was a list of things to catch attention and all caps is one of them.

And after you read Deltanet news, you see a lot of LGBT. So it's the first thing I see and then I wonder, what's T talking about?

 

N9810f,

You may be right....i was under the impression that these were additional airframes that were not accounted for in the great Mighty Dog world culling...spoke with my rep who had no knowledge of them and cannot locate the source of the article after much a googling and yahooizing...when mentioned to a several check airman, they just stared at me with drool coming out of the corner of their mouths....maybe its just me, though....i have that way with captains.....but...did have one that said it was true and hen informed the other check airman that the info has not been released yet....sooooo....take it for what its worth....maybe there's a cartoon hiding in here somewhere...DW

 

Good grief, GMAFB.


I'm reminded of what someone posted not long ago here: It's OK if you're not gay.