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The answer is: Young tools with Shiny Jet Syndrome.

But seriously, you guys who doubt the security aspect have never experienced that kind of event. A few years ago a crazy guy entered the cockpit of one of our MD80s. There was a scuffle and our FOs was hurt. Stuff happens.

FFDO training is an eye opener. (or so I'm told) There are bad people out there and some if them mean us harm. Don't begrudge those who are proactive and have stepped up. Some are over zealous dorks but most are OK. Just like anything else.

gloopy

12-01-2012 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HIFLYR (Post 1303136)

who wears a tie after you shut the cockpit door?

Who wears anything after you shut the cockpit door.

Amirite?

Timbo

12-01-2012 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1303206)

Who wears anything after you shut the cockpit door.

Amirite?

That's how they roll at SWA;

Boxers.....or tighty whitey? :eek::eek:

Jughead

12-01-2012 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mike734 (Post 1303011)

When you've been through FFDO training you realize just how vulnerable you are strapped to that chair. A tie is just another advantage a terrorist has in a cockpit takeover scenario. (Or so I'm told).

And Jughead, the shirt lasts another day because the collar will stay cleaner. Did you really need me to enlighten you on that?

Yeah. I guess when you've been through that, you learn all sorts of stuff (or so I'm also told). You also learn everything you hear isn't scripture, and to use some common sense and temper things with good judgement. You learn a terrorist isn't always lurking in first class, waiting for the door to fly open, so he can jerk your head around by your tie like a rag doll.

And I suppose you did need to enlighten me. My tie isn't so filthy that it would dirty up my collar. But I like to wear clean clothes anyway, so, hey whatever you're into - it's not my business.

Timbo

12-01-2012 05:00 PM

I had an FFDO F/O give me some sheite once, when I opened the door to the F/A to grab my cup of coffee....

"HEY! What are you doing?? You need to warn me before you open the door!"

Really? WT Fark are the "Code Words" for...you tool bag?

Some of these clowns should be on Reno, 911!

Just because YOU are paranoid, does not mean Ahmed is outside the door.

Training film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB_NmZbkMKY

Jughead

12-01-2012 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1303263)

I had an FFDO F/O give me some sheite once, when I opened the door to the F/A to grab my cup of coffee....

"HEY! What are you doing?? You need to warn me before you open the door!"

So what would he do different if you "warned" him that you were going to open the door? Did he happen to see you stand up and walk to the cockpit door?
You think he'd turn in the seat, ready to draw down? Unsnap with a quick flip of the thumb? Mentally go through possible scenarios?
That's funny - wish you would've asked what difference it made.

Timbo

12-01-2012 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jughead (Post 1303269)

This guy was spring loaded to SHOOT!! I just looked at him and said,

"REALLY? REALLY? go back to sleep!" :rolleyes:

AZFlyer

12-01-2012 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1303213)

That's how they roll at SWA;

Boxers.....or tighty whitey? :eek::eek:

Implying that he wears either...

Timbo