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06-07-2012, 10:23 PM

#1591

80ktsClamp

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Position: Poodle Whisperer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Senior Skipper

When some kid starts to play games on guard, I just deselect the radio; it keeps my blood pressure down...

I turn the volume up on the speaker. Raises the captain's blood pressure thereby quickening my seniority advancement.

06-07-2012, 11:22 PM

#1592

Senior Skipper

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Position: the correct seat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

I turn the volume up on the speaker. Raises the captain's blood pressure thereby quickening my seniority advancement.

Hmmmm. Never thought of that. Thanks for the tip.

06-07-2012, 11:25 PM

#1593

Senior Skipper

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Quote:

Originally Posted by captjns

The other day I was flying over the bay of Bengal. There was a very irritated QATAR chappy complaining to Chennai information that he had to repeat his position three times to three different controllers in the space of 3 minutes.

He went on to remind the individual on the radio that he sits in the same room with three other guys, and should be able to communicate position reports to one another.

Very entertaining, though this Skygod, definitely from the land of corned beef on white bread and mayonnaise, needed to be reminded to lighten up and remember that he was no longer in Kansas.

To which Captain Skygod’s response was, All my F/O and myself could say is WOW! Good luck to you Captain Skygod where ever you may be and be sure to win friends and influence others with that attitude.

Had I been the controller, my next transmission would have been

Captain Skygod, Chennai TMU is now issuing flow control instructions. Advise when ready to copy holding instructions.

06-08-2012, 04:08 AM

#1594

captjns

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Senior Skipper

Had I been the controller, my next transmission would have been

Captain Skygod, Chennai TMU is now issuing flow control instructions. Advise when ready to copy holding instructions.

Chennai information merely VHF version of Chennai Radio which is HF, used for position reports, PIREPS and requests for different altitudes. At best the radio operator on the ground could have done is requested the pilot's name. But at the end of the day, all he needs to do is contact the DGCA who would in turn contact QATAR to lodge a complaint against the PIC for such rudeness.

06-08-2012, 02:29 PM

#1595

Sailor

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A NKS (spirit) CA, (my co-worker) treating the FO like an idiot, just because he wanted to impress a jump seater.

06-08-2012, 03:05 PM

#1596

N9373M

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Joined APC: Dec 2009

Position: 127.0.0.1

Posts: 2,115

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor

A NKS (spirit) CA, (my co-worker) treating the FO like an idiot, just because he wanted to impress a jump seater.

Were you the FO? Was the jumpseater female?

06-08-2012, 09:29 PM

#1597

throttleweenie

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Joined APC: Aug 2008

Position: A-320 Capt

Posts: 270

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senior Skipper

When some kid starts to play games on guard, I just deselect the radio; it keeps my blood pressure down...

I turn the volume up on the speaker. Raises the captain's blood pressure thereby quickening my seniority advancement.

Dude, if you want to make us captains clear out of your seat sooner than later, you need to buy copious amounts of beer, french fries, and cardiac-burgers on layovers, and bring some nice cigars too. Then take us out for a blow-a-lung run the next morning.

Never worked for me as an F/O but it sure was worth a try.