Hrkdrivr

Sent the emails, got a return call (missed it) from one of my Seantor's staffers who left a real live voice mail and invited me to call back. I'm kind of impressed.

hammer189

Looking for Pilot shirts. Short sleeve,tall. Neck size 19 1/2". Used to know a web site that gave discounts but I can't find it any more. Any info. is appreciated. Thanks

hockeypilot44

I need pants. I have heard Kohl's, but I went there today and couldn't find anything. Any suggestions?

scambo1

Get in line.

MikeF16

I just ordered a few from A Cut Above. They have nice comfort band around the neck. Other places to order would be Abbots, Crew Outfitters, and M&H.

Purple Drank

You have called me out personally more than once for this reason. May I ask why you have never called out those "mudslingers" who happen to tote the DALPA/company line?

Here's where I'm at. I am personally offended that DALPA cultivates such a cozy relationship with the company at our expense, and for whatever reason, is unable or unwilling to strike an aggressive stance--even when the company steamrolls us. (SD memo after FAR 117, AF/KLM JV, etc.)

I also take it personally when DALPA and/or company operatives (who may or may not be on FPL while posting here) do everything they can to convince us we ought to be happy with "marginal" gains in this negotiating environment. Why would "our" "union" want to do that? It doesn't compute for me.

I firmly believe those guys are taking food out of my kids' mouths. I simply cannot fathom why we are paying huge money to an organization where line pilots are nowhere near a top priority, and where our money is badly wasted on epicurean delights for connected ALPA bureaucrats. Why does the BoD meeting need to be in a Florida Westin? Why is our money being spent on booze? Did you see that DALPA spent more than $280,000 on "neckties?" How are folks OK with that?

So I will continue to call out the expectation managers, apologists, and everyone else who tries to take money out of our pockets; politely when possible, and aggressively when necessary. I refuse to let the entrenched ALPA crowd set the agenda and frame the issues.

Jughead135

Well, to be fair, the line is already there--you don't even have to take a number (you already have one!)....

Flying Elvis

I bought 5 of the Crew Outfitter shirts that were supposed to be like the Cut Above shorts. Comfortable for sure, and I like the velcro pockets and really like the CoolMax collar, but the thin poly-cotton fabric bunches up at the seams if you get the iron too hot. Not a big fan.

Planning to go with the heavier-weight fabric Van Heusen Commander next time. Unfortunately they don't have a tapered cut as far as I can find, but that's what a mil tuck is for, right?

LeineLodge

At least this post lays out why you feel the need to snipe everything. If you really feel like you're being robbed by your own union I truly feel bad for you.

I know this next part is one of your favorite punching bags, but try getting involved. There are plenty of ways to get involved with ALPA (your career/future) that are of a non-political nature. I had similar trust issues to yours right around the merger, and decided to get involved with some of the feel good ALPA stuff where you get to see the direct connection between your actions and a problem being solved for a pilot. I'm sure you'll come up with a witty rebuttal to blow off this suggestion, but it would do you a lot of good to see the "lot of good" being done on a daily basis by your fellow pilots.

Who knows, maybe you could be part of the solution that you seek. You seem to have a lot of answers, so why don't you help fix what you see to be a problem? And don't give me any BS about "the entrenched", "the establishment" yadayadayada.

hammer189

Answering my own post. Bad form, sorry. Sitting on the crapper the web site came to me. I do some of my best work there!
pilot supplies purdy neat bags Strong Bags Pilot Pete Supplies
Discount for repeat customers. I taper and sew my shirts because a 19.5" neck ='s a 50"+ waist and I'm not that fat yet!
Happy holidays to all. Love the APD option!!