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08-20-2010, 12:25 PM
#111
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Sailing is correct, there is another bill in committee in addition to the part of the FAA Re-Authorization bill that asked the FAA to "Study and report back." Either way it is a front burner issue for many and they could give two hoots what it does to your personal life.
08-20-2010, 12:27 PM
#112
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Originally Posted by gloopy
Yeah I know I was being sarcastic of course. Wouldn't put anything past some people though.
I hope people are right in saying commuter restrictions have died in committee this time around (at least).
I hope people are right in saying commuter restrictions have died in committee this time around (at least).
It has not died. One is still in committee and the other one is very vague. That does not mean that some knucklehead incident by one of us will make them actually have to report back or have this bill sitting in committee go to the floor overnight. That is why everyone need to realize that their actions effect a group of 100K professional aviators in this country.
08-20-2010, 03:06 PM
#113
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
There is a bill in congress right now to require rules for commuters. The ATA has not made a peep about it. In fact they often bring up commuting when ALPA pushes for better rest rules. It looks like this bill will die in committee. As I mentioned another accident and it ALPA wont be able to kill it next time.
Pilots can sue all they want. They wont get far. There must have been at least 100 or more lawsuits about age 60 over the years. The courts always ruled the FAA can control items regarding flight safety.
We as pilots don't help ourselves much in this regard also. Most pilots commute so they are properly rested before a trip. We have however many who don't.
Pilots can sue all they want. They wont get far. There must have been at least 100 or more lawsuits about age 60 over the years. The courts always ruled the FAA can control items regarding flight safety.
We as pilots don't help ourselves much in this regard also. Most pilots commute so they are properly rested before a trip. We have however many who don't.
Originally Posted by acl65pilot
Sailing is correct, there is another bill in committee in addition to the part of the FAA Re-Authorization bill that asked the FAA to "Study and report back." Either way it is a front burner issue for many and they could give two hoots what it does to your personal life.
08-22-2010, 08:09 PM
#115
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Originally Posted by il0101
I wanted to get some input from some DTW and MSP guys. What are the number of crews in MSP on the 320 and the 88; how many in DTW (320)? What does a typical pairing look like on the 320 and the 88? Thanks.
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