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05-24-2015 | 06:15 AM
#6341
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
When did it become normal to brief passengers on past career exploits, planes flown, military vs. civilian background, what I had for breakfast, grooming habits of the FO, etc? I've been making PAs to passengers for almost 10 years now and have yet to find a tactful way let alone any need to work in the accomplishments or background of any crew member beyond names. A possible exception would be fake accomplishment (world roller derby champion, international aerial gymnast of the year, etc.) or birthday as a joke for a flight attendant or friend deadheading.
05-24-2015 | 06:44 AM
#6342
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From: retired 767(dl)
When did it become normal to brief passengers on past career exploits, planes flown, military vs. civilian background, what I had for breakfast, grooming habits of the FO, etc? I've been making PAs to passengers for almost 10 years now and have yet to find a tactful way let alone any need to work in the accomplishments or background of any crew member beyond names. A possible exception would be fake accomplishment (world roller derby champion, international aerial gymnast of the year, etc.) or birthday as a joke for a flight attendant or friend deadheading.
05-24-2015 | 07:36 AM
#6343
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From: B737 F/O
Additionally, I always assume on the PA that I have at max 30 seconds to make my point before people's attention spans evaporate. That theory has served me well.
05-24-2015 | 10:21 AM
#6345
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Sure, OK. You can think whatever you want. As for being embarrassed, I had a real job. MOS was 0302. Took care of my guys and made sure everyone came home. Moved on to other things. No need to relive those "glory days" like some "Iceman." Was Criket your callsign?
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You can have the last word. I got more important things to do this weekend.
05-24-2015 | 12:53 PM
#6346
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It's true. When I mention my thousands of hours of hand flown ILS's in snow storms and ice storms I get nothing.... but when I mention my two space shuttle landings in severe clear, no wind with an auto pilot doing all the work, they eat it up!
If you really want to hear them cheer, on the F/O's leg, you tell them this is his first landing in the airplane, and his wife just had triplets, and he hasn't had a good night's sleep in weeks... so be kind.
And after every "Firm" landing, on taxi in, I'll pick up the mic and say, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm sorry about that landing. It's not my fault, and it's not YOUR fault, it's the ASS Phalt!"
If you really want to hear them cheer, on the F/O's leg, you tell them this is his first landing in the airplane, and his wife just had triplets, and he hasn't had a good night's sleep in weeks... so be kind.
And after every "Firm" landing, on taxi in, I'll pick up the mic and say, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm sorry about that landing. It's not my fault, and it's not YOUR fault, it's the ASS Phalt!"
05-24-2015 | 01:33 PM
#6347
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From: B777 Left
Try making your military CV PA during and after the Vietnam war. See where that would have gotten you. Thirty five years of making pa's and only once mentioned any military service. Well actually it was the f/o apologizing for a landing I made in the 727 that dropped about 100 masks. He blamed it on two weeks active duty doing carrier quals again.. Bless his heart.
Keep the CV in your pocket for your next job.
He blamed it on two weeks active duty doing carrier quals again.. Bless his heart.Keep the CV in your pocket for your next job.
05-24-2015 | 02:19 PM
#6348
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From: retired 767(dl)
Try making your military CV PA during and after the Vietnam war. See where that would have gotten you. Thirty five years of making pa's and only once mentioned any military service. Well actually it was the f/o apologizing for a landing I made in the 727 that dropped about 100 masks. He blamed it on two weeks active duty doing carrier quals again.. Bless his heart.
Keep the CV in your pocket for your next job.
He blamed it on two weeks active duty doing carrier quals again.. Bless his heart.Keep the CV in your pocket for your next job.
05-24-2015 | 02:40 PM
#6349
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From: A320
The passenger that has waited the whole flight to pop in and say something negative. Usually in reference to a recent aviation tragedy or embarassment. Luckily it's offset with several nice replies. Just a big tool thing to do.
In a positive light it makes me glad I don't work in a cubicle next to people like that.
05-24-2015 | 03:16 PM
#6350
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From: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
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