Originally Posted by texavia (Post 888163)

What is up with this?

19 folks have got up and walked out of training recently and that of the 19 there are 4 lawsuits filed so far.

These numbers are the best info available to someone (coming off of furlough bypass) I know that did in fact get up and walk out at ATL.

Originally Posted by slowplay (Post 888068)

You need to clarify your question, but this is what I remember.

If you're asking about Flexible Spending accounts(FSA), then yes, they can coordinate benefits. If you're asking about Health Savings accounts (HSA), then no, they can't coordinate. To use an HSA your only coverage can be a high deductible plan, and TriCare isn't one of those. Call ALPA R&I to get the real info.

Originally Posted by Tkline (Post 888187)

Sorry to break discussion, but can some of you IAH commuters tell me where you park??? Have to turn in my XJT badge and am trying to figure out where the best place to park is for my jaunts to and from training. Thanks in advance!!!:)

Originally Posted by Sink r8 (Post 888131)

OK, take a look at the NTSB animation:

YouTube - Colgan 3407 NTSB Animation with Sound

When you say the Captain "allegedly" made an error, what exactly do you mean?

The Captain crashed the plane, independently of the fact the F/O was also trying to help him crash the plane. Look at the speed tape (which reflects stall speed for existing flap settings, not the settings he wished for), look at the power levers, and look at the elevator and aileron inputs throughout this sad evolution.

IOW, he F/O was trying very hard for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in this horror movie, but he was notnethelss the lead actor, and the director. Considering his actions in the years prior, and his (alleged) falsifications of records, I'd say he wrote the script too.

I stand by my assertion: this accident had little to do with fatigue. You're mistakenly assuming that even if she had rolled out of bed all nice and fresh, she would have the skills and experience to overcome his desperate attempts to crash the thing. Looking at her act of retracting the flaps, even once the adrenalin flowed... I just don't see it. In other words, her being tired was not the accident link that needed to be broken, her presence and was the accident link.

Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 888268)

I agree, even in my most fatigued state I would not raise flaps in an aggravated stall. :eek:

FWIW, I think I got more rest when I commuted half way across the country. You cannot stop home life when at home, but commuting forces you to leave and focus on you.

Originally Posted by texavia (Post 888163)

What is up with this?

19 folks have got up and walked out of training recently and that of the 19 there are 4 lawsuits filed so far.

These numbers are the best info available to someone (coming off of furlough bypass) I know that did in fact get up and walk out at ATL.