Observation of the day
09-26-2014 | 10:29 AM
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Why is the type of pilot described by the OP the ideal? Back in the day pilots may have looked like central casting sent them over but that was also the days of "The Captain is always right" and perfectly good airplanes flying into mountains because of egos.
Stop lamenting about the so called good old days when the pilot aura made it easier for the ego to be stroked. Flight attendants are not there to be ogled like some stag party...that is the same kind of attitude that makes it easier to view women as things and not people and eventually permits some men in society to be Ray Rice or Ray McDonald. (Yes I know about Hope Solo but lets look at the percentages here)
Fact is the airplane doesn't know what a pilot looks like or who they voted for. Its not going to get there any faster or safer with a good looking, tall square-jawed pilot than it will someone with someone the OP characterizes as having a lesser appearance.
How about we strive for a safe, competent and professional pilot corps first. If some want to hold a beauty pageant...go fly for Donald Trump.
Stop lamenting about the so called good old days when the pilot aura made it easier for the ego to be stroked. Flight attendants are not there to be ogled like some stag party...that is the same kind of attitude that makes it easier to view women as things and not people and eventually permits some men in society to be Ray Rice or Ray McDonald. (Yes I know about Hope Solo but lets look at the percentages here)
Fact is the airplane doesn't know what a pilot looks like or who they voted for. Its not going to get there any faster or safer with a good looking, tall square-jawed pilot than it will someone with someone the OP characterizes as having a lesser appearance.
How about we strive for a safe, competent and professional pilot corps first. If some want to hold a beauty pageant...go fly for Donald Trump.
It's cool, you are a great stick, but probably not the thread to be preaching in. Just sayin'.
09-26-2014 | 10:29 AM
#22
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time to step away from the computer when you can't see humor and sarcasm If the post was sarcastic it is still worth pointing out that it is time for pilots to address some fundamental attitudes that exist in this industry.
I thought this was a forum to discuss ideas.
09-26-2014 | 11:38 AM
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From: Whiskey Papa
09-26-2014 | 11:55 AM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Why is the type of pilot described by the OP the ideal? Back in the day pilots may have looked like central casting sent them over but that was also the days of "The Captain is always right" and perfectly good airplanes flying into mountains because of egos.
Stop lamenting about the so called good old days when the pilot aura made it easier for the ego to be stroked. Flight attendants are not there to be ogled like some stag party...that is the same kind of attitude that makes it easier to view women as things and not people and eventually permits some men in society to be Ray Rice or Ray McDonald. (Yes I know about Hope Solo but lets look at the percentages here)
Fact is the airplane doesn't know what a pilot looks like or who they voted for. Its not going to get there any faster or safer with a good looking, tall square-jawed pilot than it will someone with someone the OP characterizes as having a lesser appearance.
How about we strive for a safe, competent and professional pilot corps first. If some want to hold a beauty pageant...go fly for Donald Trump.
Stop lamenting about the so called good old days when the pilot aura made it easier for the ego to be stroked. Flight attendants are not there to be ogled like some stag party...that is the same kind of attitude that makes it easier to view women as things and not people and eventually permits some men in society to be Ray Rice or Ray McDonald. (Yes I know about Hope Solo but lets look at the percentages here)
Fact is the airplane doesn't know what a pilot looks like or who they voted for. Its not going to get there any faster or safer with a good looking, tall square-jawed pilot than it will someone with someone the OP characterizes as having a lesser appearance.
How about we strive for a safe, competent and professional pilot corps first. If some want to hold a beauty pageant...go fly for Donald Trump.
Decades ago it was OK to be an overweight chain smoker and have three martinis with lunch. But today everybody knows that's bad for you. An out-of-shape pilot HAS to know that he's risking his medical and therefore his livelihood. If he has so little self-discipline (or concern) for his own health, well-being, and career how am I going to rely on him to be disciplined enough to do the job I need him to do?
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