I remember back in 99 or 00, a dal flight out of SLC, the flight crew leaving the cockpit door open, during taxi, all the way up to take off, was this normal for pre- 9/11?

The captains at FedEx I fly with are a cut above most of the guys I've seen post here. They let me make ALL the PAs, and often even do all the flying so I can concentrate on practing to make that perfect PA call. I think that on the job training is critical as I don't remember being given ANY training on making PAs in ground school or in IOE.

Sounds like you need CRM re-current training, you sound so nice yourself.

Now Now kids, If you want to **** and moan about this anymore, exchange phone numbers and get it over with!

That's awesome! In the corporate world, I'll even go a step beyond and let the FO familiarize themselve with the coffeemaker and other galley implements. Wouldn't want them to feel as if they weren't fully part of the team!

:D

I've found, without a doubt, the boxes are much more at ease when the First Officer gives the the breifing. ;)
When we do have human passangers it goes something like this; "Folks, we're next for departure, please return your flight attendant to her original up-right and locked position, thank you very much.":)
fbh

Good comeback, Captain. Hope your PA's are more creative than that--otherwise, maybe you SHOULD let your F/O's make the PA's.

;)

When you have one more stripe than me, then you can tell me what I should do.

Most passengers couldn't give a turd about flying, but I bet if you said something like, "Ladies and gentlemen: You're getting the WHOLE can of soda today instead of half of it!", you'd get their attention. :D

I've always thought that instead of seat belts, they should have bars that come down[like on amusement park rides]. The bar stays down until the ride is over.