Tool of the day
04-17-2012 | 06:51 AM
#61
Can't abide NAI
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From: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler
So why has no one mentioned this tool? He still regularly flies First Class on Continental using his pass benefits.
04-17-2012 | 06:57 AM
#63
Sho me da money!
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From: B25, Left
04-17-2012 | 07:09 AM
#64
Gets Weekends Off
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From: CRJ FO
I think the most pervasive useless PA-ism has got to be visibility. I hear it all the time from guys who give an otherwise concise, informative PA. "Weather at the destination, calm winds, clear skies, good visibility, a temperature of XX degrees..."
I get that we're just reading it right off the ATIS, but do you think the average passenger gives two craps about the visibility? Unless it's a CATII down to minimums it probably won't affect their drive home. I feel like if you're going to give them the visibility you might as well tell them the altimeter setting because they probably care about as much. Most captains I've mentioned it to just laugh and agree that they have no idea why they say it.
"At this time" is the other one that drives me nuts. The airport is the only place you'll hear it and you can seriously hear it 9 times before the door closes. Have you ever sat down at home and said, "Alright kids, at this time we're going to eat dinner." "At this time, I'd like to ask that you take out the trash."
I get that we're just reading it right off the ATIS, but do you think the average passenger gives two craps about the visibility? Unless it's a CATII down to minimums it probably won't affect their drive home. I feel like if you're going to give them the visibility you might as well tell them the altimeter setting because they probably care about as much. Most captains I've mentioned it to just laugh and agree that they have no idea why they say it.
"At this time" is the other one that drives me nuts. The airport is the only place you'll hear it and you can seriously hear it 9 times before the door closes. Have you ever sat down at home and said, "Alright kids, at this time we're going to eat dinner." "At this time, I'd like to ask that you take out the trash."
04-17-2012 | 08:02 AM
#67
Gets Weekends Off
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From: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
I will nominate myself as the first for starting this. A very close 2nd goes to the compass capt. (we will call him Bob) who gave his cheesy welcome aboard PA from the cabin(I know they want them to do that, but most don't) Besides mentioning the current weather in Msp, he let everyone know what the temps were 3 days ago. It gets better though. He mentioned that he was going to "allow" FO Joe to fly this leg and what an outstanding co-pilot he is and how someday when he earns enough time, he to will be a compass capt. So, to you Bob I award you the tool of the day award. Who's next?
I also nominate the bible thumping skippers who love to give long sermons at 6:00 at level off as the sun is just about to appear above the horizon.
04-17-2012 | 08:10 AM
#68
Happy to be here
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From: A-320A
Not sure he made millions, but most want to continue to work so they can save that money.
04-17-2012 | 08:25 AM
#69
Gets Weekends Off
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From: ATL717A
As far as bible thumping, I've never had the pleasure, but there's a time and a place for everything. Flying isn't either of those categories, imho.
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