Make Better PAs!
03-20-2007 | 04:05 PM
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03-20-2007 | 06:28 PM
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I don't let my F/O's make announcements anymore because of the bonehead things I have heard over the years. But one neat thing we have at United is “channel 9” which is usually set for ATC. But when we near level-off and I turn the seatbelt sign off, I ask the pax to join me on channel 9. I talk about the a/c, who is flying, and several other aviation things that you can never talk about over the P.A.
So those who don’t want to hear anything from me don’t have to and those that do get more than they asked for. Neat feature.
So those who don’t want to hear anything from me don’t have to and those that do get more than they asked for. Neat feature.
03-20-2007 | 07:10 PM
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Do you let the F/O fly or does he just run the checklists? I guess you don't get your charm and wit until the 4th stripe. Would it be OK during a ground evac with you incapacitated for the F/O to make a PA announcement? Great, now looks like with Age 60 that I will get 25 years instead of 20 more years to get paired with you. Keep your beer money.
03-20-2007 | 08:12 PM
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I don't let my F/O's make announcements anymore because of the bonehead things I have heard over the years. But one neat thing we have at United is “channel 9” which is usually set for ATC. But when we near level-off and I turn the seatbelt sign off, I ask the pax to join me on channel 9. I talk about the a/c, who is flying, and several other aviation things that you can never talk about over the P.A.
So those who don’t want to hear anything from me don’t have to and those that do get more than they asked for. Neat feature.
So those who don’t want to hear anything from me don’t have to and those that do get more than they asked for. Neat feature.
Can't I get your employee number so I can add you to my avoid list?
Bonehead F/O
03-20-2007 | 08:42 PM
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I know, I know -- VLP did a very naughty thing.
03-20-2007 | 10:26 PM
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From: 767/757 Capt.
Do you let the F/O fly or does he just run the checklists? I guess you don't get your charm and wit until the 4th stripe. Would it be OK during a ground evac with you incapacitated for the F/O to make a PA announcement? Great, now looks like with Age 60 that I will get 25 years instead of 20 more years to get paired with you. Keep your beer money.
I would probably let you get me coffee. Think you can handle that.
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03-20-2007 | 11:27 PM
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That attitude of, "only the FO can make mistakes" and "I as the captain am perfect" is what causes accidents.
What if your FO was a Public Relations person?
In not letting him make PA's you would: 1. under utilize a valuable resource and 2. miss an opprotunity to learn.
Remember that no one is perfect and that there is always some one out there who is better than you at everything.
There is a reason why there are two (or three. or four) people up there.
What if your FO was a Public Relations person?
In not letting him make PA's you would: 1. under utilize a valuable resource and 2. miss an opprotunity to learn.
Remember that no one is perfect and that there is always some one out there who is better than you at everything.
There is a reason why there are two (or three. or four) people up there.
03-21-2007 | 03:00 AM
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