And then there’s CMH
#1
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And then there’s CMH
It seems like a minor thing, but as an FO with one year under my belt, the reaction of CA’s when CMH shows up on the brief is a real flippin’ bummer.
Without fail, CA’s get very paranoid when we are going to CMH and if we are ferrying to CMH with nothing after it, forget about it. CA’s go into a full on depression. This is what new FO’s see. So, now I am paranoid every time CMH is on the brief.
I get it. This is apparently how EJA lures you into HQ to administer disciplinary action, but man, watching captains go through the stages of grief every time CMH shows up can be a real drag. It’s pins and needles until we are cleared for takeoff out of there. Some CA’s don’t even like being within 100NM of CMH. Somehow the boogeyman is gonna reach out and grab us. It’s no way to live.
Anyway… Rant complete. We now return to our originally scheduled program…
Without fail, CA’s get very paranoid when we are going to CMH and if we are ferrying to CMH with nothing after it, forget about it. CA’s go into a full on depression. This is what new FO’s see. So, now I am paranoid every time CMH is on the brief.
I get it. This is apparently how EJA lures you into HQ to administer disciplinary action, but man, watching captains go through the stages of grief every time CMH shows up can be a real drag. It’s pins and needles until we are cleared for takeoff out of there. Some CA’s don’t even like being within 100NM of CMH. Somehow the boogeyman is gonna reach out and grab us. It’s no way to live.
Anyway… Rant complete. We now return to our originally scheduled program…
#2
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It seems like a minor thing, but as an FO with one year under my belt, the reaction of CA’s when CMH shows up on the brief is a real flippin’ bummer.
Without fail, CA’s get very paranoid when we are going to CMH and if we are ferrying to CMH with nothing after it, forget about it. CA’s go into a full on depression. This is what new FO’s see. So, now I am paranoid every time CMH is on the brief.
I get it. This is apparently how EJA lures you into HQ to administer disciplinary action, but man, watching captains go through the stages of grief every time CMH shows up can be a real drag. It’s pins and needles until we are cleared for takeoff out of there. Some CA’s don’t even like being within 100NM of CMH. Somehow the boogeyman is gonna reach out and grab us. It’s no way to live.
Anyway… Rant complete. We now return to our originally scheduled program…
Without fail, CA’s get very paranoid when we are going to CMH and if we are ferrying to CMH with nothing after it, forget about it. CA’s go into a full on depression. This is what new FO’s see. So, now I am paranoid every time CMH is on the brief.
I get it. This is apparently how EJA lures you into HQ to administer disciplinary action, but man, watching captains go through the stages of grief every time CMH shows up can be a real drag. It’s pins and needles until we are cleared for takeoff out of there. Some CA’s don’t even like being within 100NM of CMH. Somehow the boogeyman is gonna reach out and grab us. It’s no way to live.
Anyway… Rant complete. We now return to our originally scheduled program…
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I’ll see your CMH and raise you an FAA. My current rotation started with an airline to CMH for an “FAA Flyout” in the simulator. WHAT have I done…OMG? Turns out it was just part of the process to get next year’s AQP approved by the FAA. We ran one LOE scenario in the sim while the fleet training director tried different malfunctions to see what they could and couldn’t effectively use. The FAA wasn’t even there. Very low key. Plus, ended up getting 3.3 hours FDP for less than 2.0 in the sim.
#6
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I’ll see your CMH and raise you an FAA. My current rotation started with an airline to CMH for an “FAA Flyout” in the simulator. WHAT have I done…OMG? Turns out it was just part of the process to get next year’s AQP approved by the FAA. We ran one LOE scenario in the sim while the fleet training director tried different malfunctions to see what they could and couldn’t effectively use. The FAA wasn’t even there. Very low key. Plus, ended up getting 3.3 hours FDP for less than 2.0 in the sim.
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're NOT out to get you....
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I did my first AQP last May in CMH. Sim one included a Fed to observe our instructor. Real nice guy who did not interfere in our session at all, and posed no threat to any of us. The only ones who should feel threatened are either not prepared or crappy pilots/instructors to begin with. Besides, they are evaluating the program more than the crews.
#9
I did my first AQP last May in CMH. Sim one included a Fed to observe our instructor. Real nice guy who did not interfere in our session at all, and posed no threat to any of us. The only ones who should feel threatened are either not prepared or crappy pilots/instructors to begin with. Besides, they are evaluating the program more than the crews.
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LOLOL!
If management wanted a pilot in CMH for discipline, it wouldn’t be via flying a QS tail.
It would be a very deliberate process with the Union involved, a briefing to travel to CMH and there would have been a request for documentation in writing.
It’s not an iffy thing.
What did your Captain do to feel so guilty. LOLOL!!
If management wanted a pilot in CMH for discipline, it wouldn’t be via flying a QS tail.
It would be a very deliberate process with the Union involved, a briefing to travel to CMH and there would have been a request for documentation in writing.
It’s not an iffy thing.
What did your Captain do to feel so guilty. LOLOL!!