Tool of the day
01-03-2016 | 05:47 PM
#7331
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Turns out a pilot with a major Regional was on the moving walkway behind me and picked it up, stuffing it in his pocket.
How do you know he worked for a large regional? I'm just curious as we never heard anything like this in the news or scuttlebutt around campus.
01-03-2016 | 07:13 PM
#7332
Layover Master
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From: Seated
Yes, it is.
None of the other posts involve unverified criminal charges. I believe there is a huge difference. We can disagree on that.
01-03-2016 | 07:32 PM
#7333
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From: Guppy Gear Slinger
The other day on SFO Ground...
Ground to Skywest RJ, in UAX colors: "Skywest 1234, give way to the United Airbus at Delta."
Skywest RJ: "Skywest 1234, giving way to the Airbus."
Ground: "United 999, continue taxiing, company holding for you at Delta."
The apoplectic explosion of rage from Fifi was a thing to behold. "Ground, this is United 999, he's not company! He's NOT COMPANY!!!!!!" Sounded like the guy was about to stroke out.
When Ground cleared us to follow the same Airbus to the ramp (since we were parking at the next gate over), it took all my willpower to resist saying "Roger, follow company to the ramp."
Ground to Skywest RJ, in UAX colors: "Skywest 1234, give way to the United Airbus at Delta."
Skywest RJ: "Skywest 1234, giving way to the Airbus."
Ground: "United 999, continue taxiing, company holding for you at Delta."
The apoplectic explosion of rage from Fifi was a thing to behold. "Ground, this is United 999, he's not company! He's NOT COMPANY!!!!!!" Sounded like the guy was about to stroke out.
When Ground cleared us to follow the same Airbus to the ramp (since we were parking at the next gate over), it took all my willpower to resist saying "Roger, follow company to the ramp."
01-03-2016 | 07:36 PM
#7334
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From: Guppy Gear Slinger
Although, to balance out that little exchange, there was this one in LAX not long ago.
LAX Ground to Delta 737: "Delta 123, taxi 25R full length, follow the Skywest 175."
Delta 737: "Delta 73, taxi 25R full length, follow the little guy."
Then ground calls a heavy, I think it was an Air New Zealand 777.
LAX Ground: "New Zealand One Heavy, taxi 25R full length, follow the Delta 737 just coming out of the alley."
New Zealand One Heavy: "Taxi 25R full length, New Zealand One Heavy. And...we'll follow the little guy."
I wish I could've bought that dude a beer...
LAX Ground to Delta 737: "Delta 123, taxi 25R full length, follow the Skywest 175."
Delta 737: "Delta 73, taxi 25R full length, follow the little guy."
Then ground calls a heavy, I think it was an Air New Zealand 777.
LAX Ground: "New Zealand One Heavy, taxi 25R full length, follow the Delta 737 just coming out of the alley."
New Zealand One Heavy: "Taxi 25R full length, New Zealand One Heavy. And...we'll follow the little guy."
I wish I could've bought that dude a beer...
01-03-2016 | 08:41 PM
#7335
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From: Upside down, in the weeds and on fire
I nominate the agent in PHL that started boarding us up 30 prior, then sends a couple nonrevs down about 6-7 before departure. I'm looking for the jumpseater that I spoke to when I got to the gate... no sign of her so I make the walk (now about D-2) and here comes the agent down to pull the two nonrevs off because the rev pax decided to finally show up. Grrrr. So where is my jumpseater? Not even processed... and now the agent says she can't pull her info up. Fine, I tell her, take your time because I'm not leaving without her. Finally get her on, close up, and... wait for the cargo door because the rampies are still slinging bags. Grrrr. And who gets tagged with the delay? C'mon, we should be able to board up an Arr Jay in 20 minutes and be on the clock early - it isn't rocket science.
01-04-2016 | 04:20 AM
#7336
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At a certain airport after we bypass security we have to walk to the aircraft outside, and this morning it was snow everywhere. Doesn't bother me being an ex ramper but the TOTD award goes to the Piedmont guy or gal that decided to turn out after getting de iced and stop with the tail of their aircraft facing our aircraft and the terminal/ramp area then run their engines up twice blowing everything over.
01-04-2016 | 05:38 AM
#7337
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I never said he was bashing pilots, I said he was bashing one pilot. Forgive me for being the sole person that stands up for us here. It's called "Due process", and it's part of the constitution, and it's something that I believe strongly in.
And for the record, I didn't call him a "liar", I said i was calling BS, as in not true, or at least not fully true.
And for the record, I didn't call him a "liar", I said i was calling BS, as in not true, or at least not fully true.
01-04-2016 | 06:52 AM
#7338
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I nominate the agent in PHL that started boarding us up 30 prior, then sends a couple nonrevs down about 6-7 before departure. I'm looking for the jumpseater that I spoke to when I got to the gate... no sign of her so I make the walk (now about D-2) and here comes the agent down to pull the two nonrevs off because the rev pax decided to finally show up. Grrrr. So where is my jumpseater? Not even processed... and now the agent says she can't pull her info up. Fine, I tell her, take your time because I'm not leaving without her. Finally get her on, close up, and... wait for the cargo door because the rampies are still slinging bags. Grrrr. And who gets tagged with the delay? C'mon, we should be able to board up an Arr Jay in 20 minutes and be on the clock early - it isn't rocket science.
01-04-2016 | 07:39 AM
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New Years day, late morning out of South Florida.
Unsatisfied with the limited geographic of his cabin PA, our hero decided that Guard would spread his message far and wide on his flight from FL to NY.
I've done a fine one as well in the past, (and deserved the "helpful" suggestions on comm use
)
Where it approached a low level "Toolish" level was the added,... "I am Captain "Marlboro", and along with the First Officer, you are in the capable hands of two pilots with a combined 26 years of experience as US Navy pilots"
Of course he didn't mention his FO's name during his PA.
Even bigger "Tools" were the endless idiots jumping in with "GUAAARRRRD" in the middle of the PA when there is zero chance of him hearing it and no doubt blocking more self flagellating parts of an entertaining guard PA.
Unsatisfied with the limited geographic of his cabin PA, our hero decided that Guard would spread his message far and wide on his flight from FL to NY.
I've done a fine one as well in the past, (and deserved the "helpful" suggestions on comm use
) Where it approached a low level "Toolish" level was the added,... "I am Captain "Marlboro", and along with the First Officer, you are in the capable hands of two pilots with a combined 26 years of experience as US Navy pilots"
Of course he didn't mention his FO's name during his PA.
Even bigger "Tools" were the endless idiots jumping in with "GUAAARRRRD" in the middle of the PA when there is zero chance of him hearing it and no doubt blocking more self flagellating parts of an entertaining guard PA.
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