The prelim. report hinted at the pilots not deploying them. ?

 

We already knew that the Captain tried, but was unable, to deploy the thrust reversers. The F/O then deployed them. I've yet to hear an explanation for why the Captain's efforts failed.

 

Gentlemen (and Ladies, if any), I think we all understand the futility of playing "Monday morning quarterback" in the aftermath of an accident. As professional pilots, how about we wait until the NTSB publishes the final report, digest it, and then hopefully take lessons individually and organizationally that will help us avoid a repeat.

This is not the forum to chastise the pilots, pilot group, or airline over an unfortunate accident. With respect to safety, it's the same job - different uniform.

 

Have some SA Lambourne. Go back and read who you're responding to, because it's not a SWA pilot. For all we know, it could be someone from your airline.

 

Hey Lameboy,

Since I didn't get to reply to you on the thread that was closed, please do us all a favor and get off your high horse. No JS war will be happening at least not at SWA. Everyone is welcome, always have been and always will. The problem is that I always wonder when someone is just blowing smoke or is appreciative. Somehow I believe you are the former. Disparaging the poor guppy over and over is real classy. I remember when my wife asked why I didn't apply at UAL in 1988 and I said for one thing I don't fit the profile and I saw first hand the animosity in my squadron during that wonderful event in 1995. We almost had some fist fights among supposed "gentleman."

I am glad you are so happy with your lot in life because I sure am. My wife even made a comment about what a good move it was to go to SWA (in 1991). So if she is happy then I am happy (as the saying goes).

It is plain and simple. When the so called legacies figure out how to make money consistently and quit relying on bankruptcy to fix things the industry will be better off. That mirror still stares back at you in the morning so don't blame little 'ol SWA for your problems!

 

Which event was was that again?

Tom

 

LB,

After having a change of heart I figured I had better apologize for my "lameboy" comment. What do you expect from a guy with an inferiority complex because I am stuck on the guppy and have a callsign from Sesame Street.

This thread is about the accident at MDW, so I will address that. To use terms like "cowboy" , "mission accomplished", or even worse "Texas-s" probably got me going. Stick to the thread, along with facts and quit putting down those that fly somewhere else other than the "perfect" airline. Fact is there is fault to assign here and with all the "faults" that SWA has we will deal with them appropriately. Your perfect airline of couse hasn't had any problem with assigning fault over the years. So once again, look in the mirror!

 

Tom,

The Strike.

 

I heard this expression a loooong time ago.

"When it comes to airplane incidents or accidents,
If you were not there, then you don't know"

MDW is a challenge is GOOD weather.

I hope the FAA doesn't hang these guys out to dry.

 

And you shows that you are and expert when it comes to class... and after your satement about SWA.... you are a man of class... low class that is.