121.5
05-27-2015, 07:10 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by scambo1
They are both military trained pilots.
Is your point that in situations of extreme danger or emergencies that most of the current generation of pilots cannot react and respond in a life saving way?
Are you aware that there were crashes "back in the day?" Generationally speaking only.
I don't think you will find much disagreement that using guard for monkey noises and fart sounds is unacceptable behavior.
However, your correlation of guard vs emergency response is at a minimum a leap of nonsequiturian proportions.
Is your point that in situations of extreme danger or emergencies that most of the current generation of pilots cannot react and respond in a life saving way?
Are you aware that there were crashes "back in the day?" Generationally speaking only.
I don't think you will find much disagreement that using guard for monkey noises and fart sounds is unacceptable behavior.
However, your correlation of guard vs emergency response is at a minimum a leap of nonsequiturian proportions.
My point is this...if someone needs to use 121.5, but can't because juveniles are busy entertaining themselves then that is a problem.
Go to company frequency if you want to be a jerk.
You say that making fart sounds and monkey noises is unprofessional. I completely agree! So many on here and in the air don't seem to agree.
As for the two captains I mentioned, I have the utmost respect for them because they are professionals - before, during and after their accidents, not because of the accidents.
05-27-2015, 08:06 AM
#33
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121.5
Originally Posted by GuppyPuppy
I rarely visit this site, much less post.
It seems that there has been a recent increase in unprofessional behavior on 121.5. I was hoping that this new generation of "professionals" could carry the torch. Sadly, I don't think most of the new generation of airline pilots could hold a candle to the likes of Captain Sullenberger or Captain Haynes when it comes to professionalism.
It seems that there has been a recent increase in unprofessional behavior on 121.5. I was hoping that this new generation of "professionals" could carry the torch. Sadly, I don't think most of the new generation of airline pilots could hold a candle to the likes of Captain Sullenberger or Captain Haynes when it comes to professionalism.
Not a big Sullenberger fan. Haynes is a good example of an outstanding professional pilot, though. I agree with you completely on professionalism and the misuse of 121.5. It ****es me off when I hear fart noises and movie sfx clogging up the frequency. I don't know why you're catching so much flak for calling people out on it, but I can't say I'm really surprised. Welcome to the internet, where even the village idiot has a voice...
05-27-2015, 08:06 AM
#34
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FWIW
It's not all the younger generation. I had a capt (late 50's) get on guard because he was bored and call delta ramp (I do not work for delta and this was in cruise).
Please if we are complaining about being professional please lead by example and not drawl conclusion.
I think most of the ramp/company/pa calls are done on purpose. Just to get the gaurd police on patrol.
It's not all the younger generation. I had a capt (late 50's) get on guard because he was bored and call delta ramp (I do not work for delta and this was in cruise).
Please if we are complaining about being professional please lead by example and not drawl conclusion.
I think most of the ramp/company/pa calls are done on purpose. Just to get the gaurd police on patrol.
05-27-2015, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Speedbird2263
Heard an actual emergency on guard once from a very frightened GA aviator and just before ATC chimed in, someone had the brilliant idea to mention in what seemed all seriousness "you're on guard"... Twice 
....I was just blown away. 
The "jokes" on guard do get old though. Carry On.
-2263
....I was just blown away. The "jokes" on guard do get old though. Carry On.-2263
The most annoying thing is when someone replies to a ramp call with "cleared in, left side to the gate". That is beyond juvenile and downright unsafe.
05-27-2015, 08:25 AM
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Had the guard police all over me last year while we were trying to assist a Canadian herc flying an SAR at the west end of Lake Ontario. Only time I've ever told someone to shut up over a radio.
BUT, it won't stop and it's not worth getting bent out of shape over. Many will remember that most of the OIF/OEF SIPR chatrooms were all trivia, sexting, and "hitting with a large trout".
BUT, it won't stop and it's not worth getting bent out of shape over. Many will remember that most of the OIF/OEF SIPR chatrooms were all trivia, sexting, and "hitting with a large trout".
05-27-2015, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by GuppyPuppy
I rarely visit this site, much less post.
It seems that there has been a recent increase in unprofessional behavior on 121.5. I was hoping that this new generation of "professionals" could carry the torch. Sadly, I don't think most of the new generation of airline pilots could hold a candle to the likes of Captain Sullenberger or Captain Haynes when it comes to professionalism.
It seems that there has been a recent increase in unprofessional behavior on 121.5. I was hoping that this new generation of "professionals" could carry the torch. Sadly, I don't think most of the new generation of airline pilots could hold a candle to the likes of Captain Sullenberger or Captain Haynes when it comes to professionalism.
05-27-2015, 08:35 AM
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Many of us have SOP's that require monitoring guard. I wouldn't mind the chatter so much if ANY of it was funny. Step up your game or ŚTFÜ. And if you're clearing people into a ramp then karma will get you eventually. Possibly but the guy sitting next to you who thinks you're a POS and happens to have a say where you get hired someday.
Also for those of you who get on there and lecture guys about being professional, that's exactly what they want and you're only making it worse.
Also for those of you who get on there and lecture guys about being professional, that's exactly what they want and you're only making it worse.
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