A Military Poser in the ALPA Magazine?
03-28-2010 | 05:52 PM
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I have a the scan of the article from the BaseOps site, but I don't want to violate any copyrights or anything by posting it here. Opinions on if that's okay or not?
If you follow the link to the BaseOps thread, the article is still posted there.
If you follow the link to the BaseOps thread, the article is still posted there.
03-28-2010 | 05:54 PM
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I've seen this guy around, also have had a few of my FA's comment on his inappropriate flirtatious demeanor around them. As far as the firefighting gig goes, I think he has some permanent damage (amputation) of a finger or two from a jaws of life incident. That's what I heard he tells people. Generally he's done nothing to [edit; upset me], but I sure hope he's not full of lies about his past, as he would have no place in aviation. If his past has been portrayed correctly then we can all apologize. He just sounds like he's full of [edit; bad information] every time he speaks.
03-28-2010 | 05:58 PM
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Look for this line at the bottom of the page:
ALPA Members: Read the entire Air Line Pilot magazine online. Click here to log in and begin reading
03-28-2010 | 06:07 PM
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And here is the real SWA pilots blog. Sound familiar?
HUD Approach
By: Ray Stark - Phoenix-based Captain
WEB HUD at Breakout.jpg
(click on photo to enlarge)
This photo was taken from the cockpit jump seat and it shows the view through the Heads Up Display (HUD) that Southwest Pilots use to find the airport in weather. It repeats all the necessary flight instrument data that the main instruments on the dash depict, all in one easy to find location. The nifty thing about the HUD is it allows SWA Captains to remain focused out in the distance looking for the runway at Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) on the approach. That is the final time the Pilot can continue the approach. If the runway is not in sight by then, the pilot must execute the "go around" procedure.
The airspeed information is to the left (not in view in this photo), altitude to the right, radar altitude below and to the right of the "DH 150" notation (this denotes that the "decision height" is 150 feet--the point at which the decision to land or go around must be made) and most importantly, the Flight Path Vector symbol on or near the runway. That is a pretty accurate instantaneous estimate by the HUD computer where the aircraft is flying to, in this case, just to the right of the runway aside the touchdown point. The Flight Path Vector Symbol also shows the airspeed relative to the speed selected by the Pilots for the approach, as well as whether the aircraft is accelerating (gaining energy) or slowing down (losing energy) relative to that selected speed. This is great information to have because it is often your first indication of an upcoming loss of airspeed, as in a windshear event.
The HUD. Another great tool we use to get our passengers where they need to be, safely and securely. (My partner was flying this approach and I was monitoring through the HUD for this picture.) Note the nifty runway identification lights illuminating where the runway starts.
Captain Ray Stark
HUD Approach
By: Ray Stark - Phoenix-based Captain
WEB HUD at Breakout.jpg
(click on photo to enlarge)
This photo was taken from the cockpit jump seat and it shows the view through the Heads Up Display (HUD) that Southwest Pilots use to find the airport in weather. It repeats all the necessary flight instrument data that the main instruments on the dash depict, all in one easy to find location. The nifty thing about the HUD is it allows SWA Captains to remain focused out in the distance looking for the runway at Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) on the approach. That is the final time the Pilot can continue the approach. If the runway is not in sight by then, the pilot must execute the "go around" procedure.
The airspeed information is to the left (not in view in this photo), altitude to the right, radar altitude below and to the right of the "DH 150" notation (this denotes that the "decision height" is 150 feet--the point at which the decision to land or go around must be made) and most importantly, the Flight Path Vector symbol on or near the runway. That is a pretty accurate instantaneous estimate by the HUD computer where the aircraft is flying to, in this case, just to the right of the runway aside the touchdown point. The Flight Path Vector Symbol also shows the airspeed relative to the speed selected by the Pilots for the approach, as well as whether the aircraft is accelerating (gaining energy) or slowing down (losing energy) relative to that selected speed. This is great information to have because it is often your first indication of an upcoming loss of airspeed, as in a windshear event.
The HUD. Another great tool we use to get our passengers where they need to be, safely and securely. (My partner was flying this approach and I was monitoring through the HUD for this picture.) Note the nifty runway identification lights illuminating where the runway starts.
Captain Ray Stark
03-28-2010 | 06:07 PM
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http://www.alpa.org/portals/alpa/mag...10magazine.pdf
You can try this link to. Whole thing kind of made me sick. After reading this whole thread, I think the guy must have mental issues. I can't believe ALL the guys on the panel that selected him for this couldn't add up dates and places. Hard to fit UPT/B-course/MQT between 2005 and August 2006. To be fair, I'm not sure how much time they spend checking these things. The reporter should've figured it out, though. I expect ALPA to make a public retraction and apology. "He IS ALPA." Right.
Thanks, Hacker, for bringing this to light on APC.
You can try this link to. Whole thing kind of made me sick. After reading this whole thread, I think the guy must have mental issues. I can't believe ALL the guys on the panel that selected him for this couldn't add up dates and places. Hard to fit UPT/B-course/MQT between 2005 and August 2006. To be fair, I'm not sure how much time they spend checking these things. The reporter should've figured it out, though. I expect ALPA to make a public retraction and apology. "He IS ALPA." Right.
Thanks, Hacker, for bringing this to light on APC.
03-28-2010 | 06:08 PM
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I logged on and read it - what a crock. Glad one of DL's most recent hires nominated him for his ethics. 
AFA grad, SWA pilot, F16 dude (maybe F15's soon), rescue diver, paramedic, Eagle pilot, seaplane pilot, Habitat for Humanity, NYFD Ladder 2, new hire coordinator, changes water to wine. His picture even shows he does walkarounds in the daytime with a flashlight - is there anything this man can't do?
AFA grad, SWA pilot, F16 dude (maybe F15's soon), rescue diver, paramedic, Eagle pilot, seaplane pilot, Habitat for Humanity, NYFD Ladder 2, new hire coordinator, changes water to wine. His picture even shows he does walkarounds in the daytime with a flashlight - is there anything this man can't do?
And while we're on the subject of the picture, the article talks about his professional demeanor, all the while looking like he shaves with a dull spoon and not wearing the hat, (big no-no at AA/AE
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03-28-2010 | 06:15 PM
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So the jackass has been exposed as a pathological liar, an impersonator and a whole host of other crimes. The damage he has done to the profession is quite severe, I think. I am not a military pilot or ALPA, but I am embarrassed for the profession that this guy was featured in an article on the code of ethics of all things. At the minimum, I think he should lose his job, lose his certificate, made to apologize publicly, made to remove all offending references in the various social networking sites. The ALPA reporter and the editor should be sanctioned as well.
In the legal community, I am very involved in lawyer discipline. We have mechanisms in place to punish lawyers who do wrong or reflect poorly on the profession. The punishment ranges from a simple admonishment all the way to disbarment (which essentially takes their meal ticket away). If a lawyer did what this guy has done (and apparently continues to do), I would have no hesitation in recommending that he be disbarred.
In the legal community, I am very involved in lawyer discipline. We have mechanisms in place to punish lawyers who do wrong or reflect poorly on the profession. The punishment ranges from a simple admonishment all the way to disbarment (which essentially takes their meal ticket away). If a lawyer did what this guy has done (and apparently continues to do), I would have no hesitation in recommending that he be disbarred.
Funny you mention that. According to the FAA registry theres a man named John Christopher M. listed at the same address as Timothy who is a student pilot. a quick google search of his full name comes up with an intersting PDF of an attorney in Louisiana with an almost identical name who got suspended from practicing for 3 years and forced to move from the state. And from what I remember from Nesconset NY there was a lot of law offices in that area...
03-28-2010 | 06:17 PM
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Well, to be totally honest I posted here in good faith to see if there was anyone who could back up his story. I sincerely didn't want to be someone smearing an airline pilot if there was a legitimate explanation for the events in the article that just didn't seem to add up.
That being said, I also figured it was a great bust being wasted on a bunch of military punks. Thought that some actual airline pilots would find it as entertaining (or more so) than we did on BaseOps.
That being said, I also figured it was a great bust being wasted on a bunch of military punks. Thought that some actual airline pilots would find it as entertaining (or more so) than we did on BaseOps.
03-28-2010 | 06:28 PM
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I've actually rebuilt an F-15 before! Really....I have 
03-28-2010 | 06:30 PM
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Found this gem in his "notes" section:
A fraud and a clown too...
Originally Posted by Tim Martins' Facebook
The 737 has a fully Auto pilot. You just set it and forget it. Put the speed altatude and flight plan in and bam there you go. i get lots of people asking me "What do you guys do during cruse flight?" My answer is simplie. We watch TOP GUN!. What would you do if you were at 38,000 ft for 2+ hrs? It gets bord up there. A good F/O always brings his labtop and movies. Its like a move theather @ 38,000 FT. And we got all the snak packs we can eat. Sometimes Pilots like to act Sifisticated and bring News papers with you. Fun Fact Did you know that 2 full news papers pages can cover up the windshield of a boeing 737. So there you go there is my answer to the most asked question. If you have any questions plese write me as this is a daily Blog.
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