Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
04-10-2012, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TheManager
Not reliable. How so? Would you like to see my internet/fax records? Actually was 46 mins.
Better yet, I unfortunately find myself having to use his services now.
Should we do like they did in Zoolander? Have a walk-off? See who gets it back sooner?
Better yet, I unfortunately find myself having to use his services now.
Should we do like they did in Zoolander? Have a walk-off? See who gets it back sooner?
(And just to be certain everyone understands correctly, that was totally TIC.)
04-10-2012, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
If you get a medical issue that is reportable, call ALPA Aeromed, and if Dr Faulkner is the best solution, they will direct you to him very quickly.
04-10-2012, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
As for Aeromed, they do everything they can, which is significant.
04-10-2012, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver
Yeah, but you might slip up and tell Dr. Faulkner about the medically grounding condition you're trying to hide from the FAA while you continue to fly.
(And just to be certain everyone understands correctly, that was totally TIC.)
(And just to be certain everyone understands correctly, that was totally TIC.)
So was the Zoolander reference.
Also, gonna get on my soap box for a second. The "stone" is a bad, bad, BAD THING!
The incidents of stones in pilots is rising rapidly. Locked door + getting older + not hydrating enough + dry environment = bad news. Thought one of the 1.5L bottles a flight/day was sufficient. Not so.
1G is the magic number, and don't take any sh!t from any of the ranchers about coming out more than once a flight.
04-10-2012, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NERD
Elvis,
Back in 2010 I saw the capt. in question in NRT. Having flown with him back on the 727 I had followed his story/recovery via the wailing wall in MSP checkin. Anyhow, over many, many beers he gave me the whole story. Absolutly amazing and damn lucky. Because of him a year later I had the identical initial symptoms (which I never would have gone to the Dr. for ) I decided to go and get it checked out. Luckily for me there was no problem.
Back in 2010 I saw the capt. in question in NRT. Having flown with him back on the 727 I had followed his story/recovery via the wailing wall in MSP checkin. Anyhow, over many, many beers he gave me the whole story. Absolutly amazing and damn lucky. Because of him a year later I had the identical initial symptoms (which I never would have gone to the Dr. for ) I decided to go and get it checked out. Luckily for me there was no problem.
04-10-2012, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver
That sounds almost like an advertising slogan. Are you on the DALPA "Marketing Committee" now, ACL?
No I did not come up with "Leading the Industry" if that is what you are asking.
I have worked with Aeromed for a decade on a ton of issues. I have seen their work first had. They get the job done but you as the pilot need to be proactive too. I called them once about an issue about 15 years ago, and was underwhelmed, but after calling back with documentation etc, it went as I expected.
As Timbo stated, give us a call in 12-24 is just stupid, and if they have done that they need to get called on it. The FAA loves documentation, and the paper trail needs to start somewhere.
04-10-2012, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
Could compromise with a Galaxy II S (or as Sprint calls it, "Epic 4G Touch).
Get them for free with new service through Amazon.
If you are thinking Sprint, might want to wait until the new EVO 4G LTE comes out next month. Not sure I'd want to go WiMax for two years right now. (for Apple users including "4G," LTE is about 20 times faster than your current data service, WiMax is 4 to 10 times faster)
Get them for free with new service through Amazon.
If you are thinking Sprint, might want to wait until the new EVO 4G LTE comes out next month. Not sure I'd want to go WiMax for two years right now. (for Apple users including "4G," LTE is about 20 times faster than your current data service, WiMax is 4 to 10 times faster)
04-10-2012, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TheManager
So was the Zoolander reference.
Also, gonna get on my soap box for a second. The "stone" is a bad, bad, BAD THING!
The incidents of stones in pilots is rising rapidly. Locked door + getting older + not hydrating enough + dry environment = bad news. Thought one of the 1.5L bottles a flight/day was sufficient. Not so.
1G is the magic number, and don't take any sh!t from any of the ranchers about coming out more than once a flight.
Also, gonna get on my soap box for a second. The "stone" is a bad, bad, BAD THING!
The incidents of stones in pilots is rising rapidly. Locked door + getting older + not hydrating enough + dry environment = bad news. Thought one of the 1.5L bottles a flight/day was sufficient. Not so.
1G is the magic number, and don't take any sh!t from any of the ranchers about coming out more than once a flight.
Very true. Also dehydration can cause a lot of muscle issues as well. That generally rears its head while you are lying in bed. You will be stricken with major leg/calf cramps. That too is a sign of dehydration. My wife gets them all of the time, and it is always after she has failed to drink a liberal portion of water that day.
04-10-2012, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
No I did not come up with "Leading the Industry" if that is what you are asking.
Originally Posted by acl65pilot
I have worked with Aeromed for a decade on a ton of issues. I have seen their work first had. They get the job done but you as the pilot need to be proactive too. I called them once about an issue about 15 years ago, and was underwhelmed, but after calling back with documentation etc, it went as I expected.
If I just had a question about something related to aeromed, I would feel comfortable calling aeromed to get my question answered. But if I needed something done, I would skip AMAS and go straight to Dr. Faulkner.
Originally Posted by acl65pilot
As Timbo stated, give us a call in 12-24 is just stupid, and if they have done that they need to get called on it. The FAA loves documentation, and the paper trail needs to start somewhere.
04-10-2012, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Elvis90
I recently flew with a captain who was diagnosed with cancer back in 2007 and given 6 months to live back then. His wife got him to go to the Mayo Clinic for experimental surgery. It was very painful, but he is cancer-free this day. The reason I mention this is that the FAA permanently removed his medical, but following the successful recovery after 18 months, ALPA successfully lobbied the FAA to reinstate his medical. I am no ALPA apologist, and this captain is not happy with many things ALPA does, but he stated that were it not for ALPA, he would not be flying today.
BTW, this captain never has a bad day, because each day is like a gift, and he'll tell you that. Really enjoyed flying with him.
BTW, this captain never has a bad day, because each day is like a gift, and he'll tell you that. Really enjoyed flying with him.
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