ZapBrannigan

Ok ladies and gentlemen,

Enough is enough. For years we have listened to the escalating sophomoric chatter on guard. It is only getting worse. We are a captive audience, forced to listen to this garbage. Worse yet, ATC is listening as well. At the very least these childish back and fourths block the frequency for someone who might really need it. They prevent it from being used to locate aircraft who have missed a handoff. But I think most importantly, it is an unprofessional distraction that paints us - all of us - in a bad light.

I would like to call upon all of you, Captains and First Officers alike to do something simple. If your flying partner is screwing around on guard, tell them to knock it off. It's childish. It isn't funny. We can joke around all we want in the cockpit, but transmitting our amateur comedy for the world to hear is destructive.

If someone mistakenly calls ops on guard. Just let it go. Nobody needs to have a hair trigger to correct them. They will figure it out when they don't get a response. But just as bad as those that are spring loaded to shout "guard" are the copycat comedians that have to chime in too, ultimately ending in some stupid crack about Delta or "Dad".

Grow up. And demand the same level of maturity from those you fly with. If you agree, copy and share this post to your social media. Hopefully we can put an end to this practice.

/rant



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awax

Guuuuuaaaaarrrrrddd!

PerfInit

Recommend everyone take detailed notes including location, time, altitude, etc and file a complaint with the FCC here:

https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us

When there are enough complaints, The FCC will start "actively listening" and recording the transmissions from the various field offices nation-wide. They do have Direction Finding equipment as well. If enough folks start complaining, perhaps something will get done.

If the perpetrators are not identifying themselves by stating their full callsign during the transmission (N-number or Company/Flight number) then essentially they are violating FCC regulations and should be dealt with accordingly.

Shindo

The other night someone was playing "alliance ackbar" on guard. Very bad taste, this what happens when you give children RJs.

TiredSoul

I dislike the Guard Nazi's as much as I like the Guard juvenile delinquents.
Knock it off to all 'y'all....dang it

seminolepilot

Correction, this is what happens when you give children airplanes. It's amazing that some guys can get through the day with their level of maturity.

Riverside

Haha newb.

GogglesPisano

They all think they're funny. But they're not. Pathetic.

mainlineAF

I cringe every time I hear someone on guard. You're not funny. Your jokes are corny. Shut the f up.

BoilerUP

My particular favorite is when some panicked GA pilot transmits on guard for assistance because they are having an actual emergency (like an engine failure, forced landing, are lost, etc.) and all you hear are squeals from fools stepping on each other to say GUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARD.

Yeah, people making PAs or calls to Ramp/Ops on guard are "funny" - laugh quietly to yourself and act like the damn professional you desire to be compensated as.