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John Carr 04-15-2015 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by FlyinSailor (Post 1862884)
Go for the pilot with the most hours or the most well-rounded pilot?

And who's to say that those two traits CAN'T be coincident?

NOT a mil vs. civ peeing contest.

FlyinSailor 04-15-2015 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by John Carr (Post 1862887)
And who's to say that those two traits CAN'T be coincident?

NOT a mil vs. civ peeing contest.

Great point, and I did not mean for it to sound that they are independent traits.

John Carr 04-15-2015 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by FlyinSailor (Post 1862900)
Great point, and I did not mean for it to sound that they are independent traits.

As mentioned, GREAT and well rounded pilots come from BOTH of the demographics. NOBODY has a monopoly.

If only we could get to a point where the mi vs. civ douchebaggery could cease and desist.

Qpilot's comment reeked of, well, doesn't need to be said. But the flip side of the coin of those making the case for a less than 20 year service member NOT being eligible to retirement benefits; It's a choice. As well as........


Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr (Post 1862852)
...they just played the game as presented. It's neither fair nor unfair. Just fact.

They punched, knowing they wouldn't get anything.

It's neither fair nor unfair. Just fact.

Wan't it changed?


Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr (Post 1862852)
Don't like it? Talk to your congressmen/representatives and convince them to drive a change.


Falcon20 04-15-2015 06:58 PM


Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot (Post 1862846)

Do I think it's fair to be given special treatment for a second career when also having a life pension and full medical after only 20years? No, but life's not fair.

Never mind that approximately 10% of the homeless population are veterans.

Timbo 04-15-2015 07:09 PM


Originally Posted by Falcon20 (Post 1862920)
Never mind that approximately 10% of the homeless population are veterans. That and way less than half of those who join actually get a pension and retirement because they can't/won't stay until 20.

And the other 90% of the homeless are RJ pilots! :eek:. :D

130drvr 04-15-2015 07:15 PM

:rolleyes:nevermind........responding to jealousy and childishness only brings me down to your level......


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