Originally Posted by LNL76 (Post 1452171)

Seriously?! EVERY FA you know/work with/come in contact with at the KCM line would "create a firestorm" over that? :eek: :confused:

Originally Posted by NERD (Post 1452430)

But you are an idiot and your opinion is worthless. You are an expert on all things aviation(let me guess, riddle, und or purdue?)whether Ntsb matters, bi lateral agreements between foreign countries(which support the hometown airline either with direct subsidies or housing, school, transportation, etc, etc to cover up the subsidies) that hangs around the pinchanickle threads bragging about how wonderful your lcc is. The only reason that your airline exists, along with JetBlue and spirit is because of pilots willing to work for less. It is easy to start a hip, fun airline with a bunch of *****s willing to work for half of our ch11 rates. AND YES, I'VE HAD A COUPLE!

Originally Posted by IBPilot

ohhhh but you haven't met Shy, speaking of knowing EVERYTHING

Originally Posted by LNL76 (Post 1452207)

Do pilots mind standing behind a young, nubile FA with a nice butt and great legs who's fishing through her bag...

Originally Posted by bcrosier (Post 1452902)

I presume one of us will get back to you on that just as soon as we find one! :D

Originally Posted by bcrosier (Post 1452902)

I presume one of us will get back to you on that just as soon as we find one! :D

Originally Posted by LNL76 (Post 1452207)

Hey Denny...you seem mature and a voice of reason. Do pilots mind standing behind a young, nubile FA with a nice butt and great legs who's fishing through her bag OR just the cat ranchers? Inquiring minds want to know! :D

Originally Posted by EYBusdriver (Post 1453546)

Do any of you carry a camera on board? And take pictures? I'll have my little anecdote after a few replies.

Originally Posted by EYBusdriver (Post 1453546)

Do any of you carry a camera on board? And take pictures? I'll have my little anecdote after a few replies.

Originally Posted by WingLeveler (Post 1454515)

My buddy recently flew with a captain who, upon finding out where my friend was laying over, tells him about the great time he had the last time he had a layover in that city. The captain then hands his phone to my buddy so he can see all of the cool pictures he took. My friend apparently scrolled too far and found the picture of the captain's tool. My buddy shut down the phone quickly in hopes that the two jumpseaters didn't see it. Fortunately, the captain was only flying the first turn and not the whole trip.

Originally Posted by WingLeveler (Post 1454515)

My buddy recently flew with a captain who, upon finding out where my friend was laying over, tells him about the great time he had the last time he had a layover in that city. The captain then hands his phone to my buddy so he can see all of the cool pictures he took. My friend apparently scrolled too far and found the picture of the captain's tool.

Originally Posted by WingLeveler (Post 1454515)

My buddy recently flew with a captain who, upon finding out where my friend was laying over, tells him about the great time he had the last time he had a layover in that city. The captain then hands his phone to my buddy so he can see all of the cool pictures he took. My friend apparently scrolled too far and found the picture of the captain's tool. My buddy shut down the phone quickly in hopes that the two jumpseaters didn't see it. Fortunately, the captain was only flying the first turn and not the whole trip.

Originally Posted by WingLeveler (Post 1454515)

My buddy recently flew with a captain who, upon finding out where my friend was laying over, tells him about the great time he had the last time he had a layover in that city. The captain then hands his phone to my buddy so he can see all of the cool pictures he took. My friend apparently scrolled too far and found the picture of the captain's tool. My buddy shut down the phone quickly in hopes that the two jumpseaters didn't see it. Fortunately, the captain was only flying the first turn and not the whole trip.

Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 1457233)

I would like to see the pilot profession do away with the seniority system altogether. Pilots should be hired and promoted based on their ability and not solely on how long they have been with the company. I've flown with some captains who have no business being PIC's and I've flown with some FO's who are better than most the captains I have ever flown with.

Events such as safety violations, hard landings, or other problems should be marks on your record and a reason for the company to put a higher performing pilot ahead of you in terms of responsibility. When you get laid off from an airline, you shouldn't have to start at the bottom making crap despite your vast experience. Captains should be able to be hired off the street if their experience and ability merits it. This would eliminate a lot of the "pay your dues" philosophy. Work harder and be a better pilot and you should be promoted faster.

Almost every other professional industry in the world does it this way. Why do we need to be different?

Originally Posted by mike734 (Post 1457530)

Mostly applies to passengers but pilots can do this also.

People who step out of the elevator, theater, airliner, crew bus/van, or any other confined space and stop, right in the path, to adjust something, greet a friend, orient themselves or any other idiotic activity. STEP OUT OF THE WAY! Please.

Originally Posted by mike734 (Post 1457530)

Mostly applies to passengers but pilots can do this also.

People who step out of the elevator, theater, airliner, crew bus/van, or any other confined space and stop, right in the path, to adjust something, greet a friend, orient themselves or any other idiotic activity. STEP OUT OF THE WAY! Please.

Originally Posted by Panzon (Post 1457551)

Other variations on this theme: the group of five travelers walking abreast (slowly), right down the middle of the terminal. They're like a rolling roadblock! Or the queue in front of Starbucks or McDonalds that goes straight out from the cash registers, blocking the passengers trying to get to their gates. What's so difficult about putting a 90 degree bend in the queu, and standing along the wall instead of blocking the hallway? Or the travelers who have to stop right in the middle of the flow of traffic to look in their bags or read a text! Can't they move to the side of the hallway first?

Originally Posted by LNL76 (Post 1457566)

Yup. Also gotta love the "parents" who let their kids walk around (more like run) freely without any supervision. I just recently heard a story of a regional FA who saved a toddler from sure death by grabbing him dangerously close to a moving prop when he walked out the door during boarding while the parents were at the podium changing seats. :eek: Sorry, but if TWO adults can't handle ONE child, put the kid on one of those kid leashes.

Originally Posted by Red Forman (Post 1457598)

If you have to use a kid leash, you are not fit to be a parent.

Originally Posted by Red Forman (Post 1457598)

If you have to use a kid leash, you are not fit to be a parent.

Originally Posted by LNL76 (Post 1457620)

Really? I'm more than fit to be a parent and did a damn fine job on the 3 (including twins) I raised and toted around town. There was a two and a half year age difference and when my oldest one (son) was in his terrible twos and playing hide and seek in stores while I had the twins in a carriage, etc. it worked wonderfully. Of course, as soon as he got out of that stage, there was no need for it. While it might seem like a bad idea to some, it's actually MORE responsible than letting an child run loose and get hurt or worse.

Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 1457636)

I'm sure you are a wonderful mother...Repeat after me: Airline Pilot Forum, Airline Pilot Forum......

Originally Posted by ForeverFO (Post 1457628)

Nothing wrong with a leash. Some toddlers are rambunctious, death-seeking micro-apes, without the slightest clue about danger, or how their activities can annoy others. The leash keeps them from harm.

Originally Posted by LNL76 (Post 1457644)

I'm glad you "get" it. Thank you. :)

Originally Posted by LNL76 (Post 1457649)

This forum is open to anyone, not just pilots. There's always the ignore function if my posts annoy anyone. Hugs...... :)

Originally Posted by mike734 (Post 1457530)

Mostly applies to passengers but pilots can do this also.

People who step out of the elevator, theater, airliner, crew bus/van, or any other confined space and stop, right in the path, to adjust something, greet a friend, orient themselves or any other idiotic activity. STEP OUT OF THE WAY! Please.

Originally Posted by javaguy141 (Post 1457651)

And this is why when I am offered a "Full Business Class" I beg for the empty two rows at the back of the aircraft.

Originally Posted by LNL76 (Post 1457566)

Yup. Also gotta love the "parents" who let their kids walk around (more like run) freely without any supervision. I just recently heard a story of a regional FA who saved a toddler from sure death by grabbing him dangerously close to a moving prop when he walked out the door during boarding while the parents were at the podium changing seats. :eek: Sorry, but if TWO adults can't handle ONE child, put the kid on one of those kid leashes.

Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 1457636)

I'm sure you are a wonderful mother...Repeat after me: Airline Pilot Forum, Airline Pilot Forum......

Originally Posted by AZFlyer (Post 1457652)

On a related note, I awarded a mental TOTD award to the TSA agent that couldn't be bothered to allow myself and the other occupants of the arriving terminal train to exit the train before forcing is his way on board. There is even a PA announcement before each train arrives asking people to let everyone exit before you board (which I had previously felt to be unnecessary as doing such a thing should be a common courtesy...)

So this little TSA manlet with a douche bag chin-strap beard tries to board immediately as the doors open only to have myself and another guy who were ready to exit not give him any leeway. He looked pretty clumsy passing through the ringer. As he squeezed by I somewhat loudly (and rhetorically) asked him why he couldn't wait till we exited before entering the train. He just kept shuffling onward and shook his head mumbling under his breath. I already despise the TSA enough as it is...fuel for the fire.

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 1457922)

Just because you repeat something twice doesn't mean it is correct.

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 1457922)

Just because you repeat something twice doesn't mean it is correct. Despite the name of this forum (Airline Pilot forums) there are many sections and non-airline pilots. Corporate, non-aviation, training, instructing, fractional, etc. A flight attendant is free to post here, and the different opinions make it a good place.

Originally Posted by WingLeveler (Post 1454515)

My buddy recently flew with a captain who, upon finding out where my friend was laying over, tells him about the great time he had the last time he had a layover in that city. The captain then hands his phone to my buddy so he can see all of the cool pictures he took. My friend apparently scrolled too far and found the picture of the captain's tool. My buddy shut down the phone quickly in hopes that the two jumpseaters didn't see it. Fortunately, the captain was only flying the first turn and not the whole trip.