Timbo

So...why weren't you listed? I've been on my phone making my listing as I was walking up to the gate, just to avoid this nonsense. Like you, I commute from a place (MCO-ATL) with hourly flights. I often get to MCO an hour or so early if the traffic isn't too bad. On the crew bus I'm on the phone trying to book the earlier JS if it looks like I'll be there 15 prior to pushback. I can't even count all the F/A jumpseats I've taken to get an off line pilot onto the cockpit j/s. BUT... when I'm positive space DH'ng, (unless it's a short flight like 1hr) I'm taking my seat in the back. I have asked the Gate Agent if every non-rev was going to get on, and offered to sit up front if it would help a non-rev get on.

BTW, why can we sit in F/A jumpseats but the F/A's can't sit in the cockpit?

forgot to bid

As odd as this sounds there was a 737 FO turned 717 A who couldn't stand the free Telex. So he said he told the company they have to give him something better. Idk what that means, but he proudly carries around a company 1 cup DC he calls his own. Pulls it out of a bag they come from mx with.

forgot to bid

Why don't we have a like button on this forum? I want to hit like.

Timbo

Thanks for dropping in and taking me for a ride in your beautifully restored Pacer! My only regret was I didn't get to take you to the great Mexican place for dinner, or out on the lake for some wet fun.

You should probably put your plane on floats and leave it in my backyard so I can keep an eye on it next winter....

I promise not to fly it... too much!

hockeypilot44

At 30 prior it won't let you list. Ask me how I know. I'm talking about a tighter connection. I have literally walked up 7 minutes prior to departure and made it. I've also missed it.

OceanCrosser

Well, probably because it is "not all about me". Yes.. I am entitled to that seat in the cabin but, if I can aid someone getting on the jet plane, then I will do so. I have commuted (by choice) for most of my 37 years here and I have truly appreciated any effort to accommodate those needing a lift.

To debate the the ignorant comment is would be a wasted effort.

sigh....

OC

GogglesPisano

Yup. The idea of touching, let alone actually using, community headsets is sort of, well ... causes twitching for me at least.

qball

If that creeps you out...don't even start thinking about your hotel room. That's why you grab a fist full of sani wipes before you blast 😛

Timbo

When I was hired nobody used any headsets, period. Delta had a few on board (the 727's) that looked like something you'd see in a WWII movie, but we never used them.

Then, in the summer of 1987, Delta had a string of 'unfortunate events' which prompted the FAA to do an examination, i.e. months of cockpit ride-alongs to check our procedures. After about 3 months, the FAA concluded we all needed to start wearing headsets.

I guess if you wear a headset, you won't try to takeoff with no flaps, or land at the wrong airport, etc.

Anyway...we all went out and bought our own headsets, and Delta bought those heavy, awkward, DC's for the fleet. One thing I noticed after a few months using my own headset, using that mic to talk, vs. the hand held mic, I got sick less often.

Since then, I've been using my own headset, even on the jumpseat to work. I really don't care if when I get into a jet, the DC is still plugged in, it takes what, about 3 seconds, to unplug it and plug your own in? I've got much bigger issues on my mind...

like...

What's for dinner??

badflaps

I just know that in '87, you always wore a headset, faithfully guarding comm. #2.