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01-10-2016 | 05:47 AM
#7481
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Yeah, Mike... that probably wasn't the way to go... since DAL pilots have done the same thing. It was before you got here, but if it can be done - every airline has done it. Except Qantas.
01-10-2016 | 06:00 AM
#7482
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Every airline has their pros and cons, individually it's what is best for you and your family. This my airline is better than yours is getting old. All have positive's and all have made mistakes.
01-10-2016 | 06:46 AM
#7483
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Asked him about it. His response was classic. "What, you want me to leave it in my car in the employee lot? Do you know how irresponsible that would be?" Gotta love his logic!
01-10-2016 | 07:15 AM
#7484
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01-10-2016 | 07:55 AM
#7485
Line Holder
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From: B-737
01-10-2016 | 07:59 AM
#7486
Otto
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From: Turkish Pile Driver
01-10-2016 | 08:02 AM
#7487
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Being an airline pilot used to be a profession everyone looked up to. Over the past 15-20 years it's been ridiculed and people think that 'oh, like a bus driver, but in the air. These guys just push some buttons. Big deal'. His behavior does nothing but reinforce this erroneous thinking.
Also, I think it's important for the public and for your passengers, let alone your crew, to display (and act in a manner demonstrating) professionalism and somberness that such a position demands.
Passengers need to know you are capable of handling things and such antics give the wrong impression. (This guy may be the best damn pilot since Lindberg, but perception is reality).
Your crew needs to know they will HAVE to follow your guidelines in case of an emergency no matter what. Camaraderie of this nature does nothing to establish oneself as head of the peking order. People simply won't take you seriously and even if they do, they will do so reluctantly.
I'm sorry, but this is an utter embarrassment.
Just my 2 cents.
Also, I think it's important for the public and for your passengers, let alone your crew, to display (and act in a manner demonstrating) professionalism and somberness that such a position demands.
Passengers need to know you are capable of handling things and such antics give the wrong impression. (This guy may be the best damn pilot since Lindberg, but perception is reality).
Your crew needs to know they will HAVE to follow your guidelines in case of an emergency no matter what. Camaraderie of this nature does nothing to establish oneself as head of the peking order. People simply won't take you seriously and even if they do, they will do so reluctantly.
I'm sorry, but this is an utter embarrassment.
Just my 2 cents.
, he got the attention he wanted. What's that saying about good and bad publicity? The quote about fly it like he stole it, hate to say it, but I've heard it before sitting in the back!
01-10-2016 | 08:03 AM
#7488
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From: Narrow/Left Wide/Right
01-10-2016 | 08:40 AM
#7490
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To be fair to the DAL pilots, after the investigation it was discovered that the airport authority had actually built the taxiway where the runway should have been.
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