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Old 11-28-2009 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LOBO
Looking at the NYC 7ER B and the short call list for the 29th thru the 30th is not posted yet.

Since it is after 1500 in NYC the day before is there any consequences for that?
Interesting!! I looked at ATL and CVG ER A categories and they, likewise, do not have any 29 to 30 shortcalls listed on the reserve availability list. If you've checked your schedule....you're off the hook! But make sure you check your schedule as well as looking at the reserve list. They may not have updated the list but it could be on your schedule. Not likely but it could happen.

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Old 11-28-2009 | 12:14 PM
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They are posted as of 1613 EST!!!

W.T.F. ???
Old 11-28-2009 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NERD
Denny,

That make sense. Several trips had a "Q" and I did not know what that meant.
The "Q" is a trip a pilot is trying to drop, but can't due to reserve coverage. It is available for pick up via white slip, but not a swap with the pot. If no one picks the trip up, the assigned pilot has to fly it.
Old 11-28-2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LOBO
They are posted as of 1613 EST!!!

W.T.F. ???

I know, I called them to make sure... Off the hook..
Old 11-28-2009 | 01:15 PM
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I got called at 15:10 by crew skeds and informed of my short call tomorrow (actual person and not automated). I thought they didn't call to notify us on our last day off, maybe there has been a issue with N guys not notifying on the last day off???????
Old 11-28-2009 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1234
I got called at 15:10 by crew skeds and informed of my short call tomorrow (actual person and not automated). I thought they didn't call to notify us on our last day off, maybe there has been a issue with N guys not notifying on the last day off???????
It could that the requirement to check the schedule after 1500 on your last day off got missed in the huge number of changes you guys have to put up with. I feel for the north guys, some of which haven't been on reserve for a while - the 1500 schedule check is just one more thing for them to learn.

I'm glad the schedulers are putting the effort into calling rather than screwing the pilots with "well, you're supposed to check your schedule" and them losing money with a PD (personal drop).
Old 11-28-2009 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Desperado
Uniform button question...

How long can I expect to go before the buttons on my jacket wear completely out?

Leaving room: 4 buttons on, Getting into van: 4 buttons off,
Out of van: 4 buttons on, Entering security: 4 buttons off, Leaving security: 4 buttons on, Entering cockpit: 4 buttons off.

Repeat in reverse order at next layover.

Who's idea was this anyway??? They MUST be retired and laughing their a$$es off about now.
Yep, after I popped a few mid-rotation I take mine in and had the backside of the buttons reinforced. They put in a metal sorta thing on the inside of the jacket and some sort of fishing line stuff that can withstand the multi-buttoning and unbuttoning requirements. Works much mo betta.
Old 11-28-2009 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DAL4EVER
That blows me away that with 30 330s we only have 1 sim. Heck, we have two 777 sims for 16 a/c and they go all the time. Talk about boxing yourself into a corner. Perhaps if we get the mystery 10 330s being discussed an additional sim or an offsite approved sim will be part of the deal. Whatever prevents an exodus of WB flying from ATL I am all for.

Another 330 sim was in the works until BK, it looks like we will get the approval for the one thats in Manchester...then move to MSP. We have 32 330's
Old 11-28-2009 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzpat
Yep, after I popped a few mid-rotation I take mine in and had the backside of the buttons reinforced. They put in a metal sorta thing on the inside of the jacket and some sort of fishing line stuff that can withstand the multi-buttoning and unbuttoning requirements. Works much mo betta.
Heyas,

My GF sewed the right set of brass buttons to a strip just on the inside of the holes (looks like they're buttoned). On the inside she just put a strip of velcro, with the other side on the other half of the coat.

You can do it up with one hand in 1 second and you absolutely cannot tell the difference between it and a normal coat.

It is full of win.

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Old 11-28-2009 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NuGuy
Heyas,

My GF sewed the right set of brass buttons to a strip just on the inside of the holes (looks like they're buttoned). On the inside she just put a strip of velcro, with the other side on the other half of the coat.

You can do it up with one hand in 1 second and you absolutely cannot tell the difference between it and a normal coat.

It is full of win.

Nu
I can't do it. I equate that to wearing a clip-on-tie. It's almost impossible to tell it's a clip-on, but I still know it's a clip on thus making me feel like a used car salesman.
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