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#23
Just don't get into the mindset of thinking that a fatal crash can not happen to your company.
Let's keep on watching ourselves out there.
Sobering link:
http://money.cnn.com/2005/08/26/pf/jobs_jeopardy/
Let's keep on watching ourselves out there.
Sobering link:
http://money.cnn.com/2005/08/26/pf/jobs_jeopardy/
And I must say about the link...I've read that before, and they don't seem to be talking about part 135/cargo/airline operations. But I could be wrong.
"...Many of these were in the general aviation category, small aircraft manned by bush pilots, air-taxi pilots, and crop-dusters. Their equipment can be old and the maintenance less stringent than among the big airlines, adding to the danger."
#24
It doesn't sound like anyone is kidding themselves about the possibility of some accident; But I think any reasonable person can see a pattern developing at this company that doesn't look very good.
And I must say about the link...I've read that before, and they don't seem to be talking about part 135/cargo/airline operations. But I could be wrong.
"...Many of these were in the general aviation category, small aircraft manned by bush pilots, air-taxi pilots, and crop-dusters. Their equipment can be old and the maintenance less stringent than among the big airlines, adding to the danger."
And I must say about the link...I've read that before, and they don't seem to be talking about part 135/cargo/airline operations. But I could be wrong.
"...Many of these were in the general aviation category, small aircraft manned by bush pilots, air-taxi pilots, and crop-dusters. Their equipment can be old and the maintenance less stringent than among the big airlines, adding to the danger."
I agree that you can see patterns that indicate problems.
However, when a professional pilot friend tells you "see you later" and dies shortly thereafter in a plane you just flew, you will see where I am coming from. Perhaps this has happend to you already. Here is another link.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...deadly+express
Last edited by GauleyPilot; 01-26-2007 at 07:59 AM.
#25
I agree that you can see patterns that indicate problems.
However, when a professional pilot friend tells you "see you later" and dies shortly thereafter in a plane you just flew, you will see where I am coming from. Perhaps this has happend to you already. Here is another link.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...deadly+express
However, when a professional pilot friend tells you "see you later" and dies shortly thereafter in a plane you just flew, you will see where I am coming from. Perhaps this has happend to you already. Here is another link.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...deadly+express
Sorry about your friend.
#26
As far as the Miami Herald story, I do have some faults with it.
Last edited by GauleyPilot; 01-26-2007 at 01:14 PM.
#27
Thanks, Pooch. Unfortunately, I have known more than one person who died flying for a living. Some good friends, others just professionally. I love my profession, I just have a thing about safety. It bothers me when people have a false sense of safety--ie "the most dangerous part is the drive to the airport" people.
As far as the Miami Herald story, I do have some faults with it.
As far as the Miami Herald story, I do have some faults with it.
#28
Take It Easy Red Guy
I didn't say that you have a false sense of safety I was speaking in general terms. As I said before, I don't really disagree with you. After hearing you out more, I don't disagree with you at all. Im not trying to pick a fight here. I totally agree with your last post. Unfortunately, you and I know that some people don't give risk it's due.
Like I told Pooch, I love this job and respect the risk.--It seems to me you do to.
Like I told Pooch, I love this job and respect the risk.--It seems to me you do to.
Last edited by GauleyPilot; 01-26-2007 at 05:38 PM.
#29
Look guys...
Mu father passed away while flying a few years back. My mom told me she couldn't have imagined him growing old and not been able to fly. It was not the life she wanted him to have - a life outside the cockpit.
He made the last landing count- he was having trouble breathing due to a cardiac event as the MDs called it. He put the helo down on a pipeline inspection platform off-shore , shut it down, and turned the radio to an emergency frequency making it safe and easy for his passengers to call for help. Unfortunately, my the time help arrived it was too late. Regardless - his saved 4 other lives.
You guys fly for a living - people get killed for all sorts of reasons. At least you're doing what you earnestly want to. Many people end up doing what they have to. You know the types - head held down , shoulders heavy with life's burdens....
Thanks for letting me rant...
-LAFF
Mu father passed away while flying a few years back. My mom told me she couldn't have imagined him growing old and not been able to fly. It was not the life she wanted him to have - a life outside the cockpit.
He made the last landing count- he was having trouble breathing due to a cardiac event as the MDs called it. He put the helo down on a pipeline inspection platform off-shore , shut it down, and turned the radio to an emergency frequency making it safe and easy for his passengers to call for help. Unfortunately, my the time help arrived it was too late. Regardless - his saved 4 other lives.
You guys fly for a living - people get killed for all sorts of reasons. At least you're doing what you earnestly want to. Many people end up doing what they have to. You know the types - head held down , shoulders heavy with life's burdens....
Thanks for letting me rant...
-LAFF
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