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Old 02-04-2017, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by badflaps View Post
I remember an ol' timey movie where the pilot wore his uni to the country club dance. Right then and there I said "That's for me."
Anybody remember the Bob Newhart Show? Been watching old episodes on Hulu with the lady (don't ask why). For those unfamiliar, his neighbor is a "navigator on the big jets". That guy is ALWAYS in his uniform! Watched one episode the other night where he goes on a double date with Bob and his wife and he shows up at the restaurant IN UNIFORM! "Sorry im late. Just got in from Guam." C'mon man!
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Old 02-04-2017, 09:48 AM
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Seriously? I don't care what anyone thinks of me in my uniform. I've stopped by many stores and restaurants both to and from work. Most people are oblivious and don't notice, and the ones who do are usually nice and sometimes just curious.
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Old 02-04-2017, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GreatBigSea View Post
Deleted. This conversation is ridiculous.
No, this is actually good stuff. Tools being tools about who is a tool!!!! Only in Aviation!!!
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Old 02-04-2017, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp View Post

I never minded the "are you a pilot" inquiries. That's an easy smile, "yes," and carry on.
I usually get "Thank You for your service" in a fast food drive thru on my way home.
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Old 02-04-2017, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver02ex View Post
I usually get "Thank You for your service" in a fast food drive thru on my way home.
I did career day at my kids' middle school years ago. Showed up in uniform, complete with hat. First kid I talked to asks "how many people have you shot?"
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Old 02-04-2017, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by AirOverTheLog View Post
I nominate the tool of the day to whoever talks about the Ocean Deck at Daytona Beach
I flew with a captain that is banned from that bar after a flight...
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Old 02-04-2017, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Lemon Jello View Post
I did career day at my kids' middle school years ago. Showed up in uniform, complete with hat. First kid I talked to asks "how many people have you shot?"
Well, when I was an FFDO.......
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Old 02-04-2017, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver02ex View Post
I usually get "Thank You for your service" in a fast food drive thru on my way home.
Ha! Gotten that one... also got the police officer discount one time, to which I said "no, I just fly airliners for Delta..." They refused to remove the discount and thanked me for my humility.

Calling out light chop and asking for wind checks is pretty risky work, I suppose.
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Old 02-04-2017, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy View Post
I've always heard those things are really comfy!
NOMEX jammies (flight suit)!
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Old 02-04-2017, 04:05 PM
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Never-ever stand in front of a Ritz- Carlton in uniform. Tips ain't bad though.
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