Carry a backpack? What kind? Unprofessional?
02-18-2017, 09:11 AM
#11
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The only debate you should have is with yourself. If it is more functional for you to have a backpack, then do it. It won't be any worse then the folks with the tailgating cooler strapped on along with all the other crap we have to carry around. Then there are the FA's with their setups...oh boy...
02-18-2017, 09:14 AM
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I fly for Delta. I have a backpack with my surface in it, a headset, spare battery, plethora of chargers and some snacks usually.
I have never seen a pilot wearing a backpack in the terminal. I have seen several with backpacks on their j-hooks, and I don't (nor do I know) anyone who has issue with a pilot who has a backpack on his or her j-hook.
I have never seen a pilot wearing a backpack in the terminal. I have seen several with backpacks on their j-hooks, and I don't (nor do I know) anyone who has issue with a pilot who has a backpack on his or her j-hook.
02-18-2017, 09:22 AM
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The sports team lanyards are way more unprofessional IMHO than any backpack stuck on your carry-on. It'll make half of the passengers want to punch you in the face if they don't like your team. Nothing compared to having the back pack. Nobody but other pilots care about whether you have a backpack or a brightline bag.
02-18-2017, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Delta
I fly for Delta. I have a backpack with my surface in it, a headset, spare battery, plethora of chargers and some snacks usually.
I have never seen a pilot wearing a backpack in the terminal. I have seen several with backpacks on their j-hooks, and I don't (nor do I know) anyone who has issue with a pilot who has a backpack on his or her j-hook.
I have never seen a pilot wearing a backpack in the terminal. I have seen several with backpacks on their j-hooks, and I don't (nor do I know) anyone who has issue with a pilot who has a backpack on his or her j-hook.
(On a side note "unprofessional" gets used most by those who can't even spell it)
02-18-2017, 09:33 AM
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Backpack alternatives?
So, I'm one of those guys that currently carries a backpack. I can put everything I need in it and it meets the criteria for a "personal item" when I have to airline. I'm not an airline guy, but I'm leaning that way.
What do guys use in addition to their roller board? What do you carry into the cockpit? Not sure if I will need to have my own headset and I assume I will have tablet for an EFB, but I usually (still!) carry a personal laptop. If I have to commute on one of those micro planes that can't fit a regular carry on in the overhead, I want to be able to keep my laptop in my personal item.
Thanks
What do guys use in addition to their roller board? What do you carry into the cockpit? Not sure if I will need to have my own headset and I assume I will have tablet for an EFB, but I usually (still!) carry a personal laptop. If I have to commute on one of those micro planes that can't fit a regular carry on in the overhead, I want to be able to keep my laptop in my personal item.
Thanks
02-18-2017, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Da40Pilot
The sports team lanyards are way more unprofessional IMHO than any backpack stuck on your carry-on. It'll make half of the passengers want to punch you in the face if they don't like your team. Nothing compared to having the back pack. Nobody but other pilots care about whether you have a backpack or a brightline bag.
02-18-2017, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by pitchattitude
So, I'm one of those guys that currently carries a backpack. I can put everything I need in it and it meets the criteria for a "personal item" when I have to airline. I'm not an airline guy, but I'm leaning that way.
What do guys use in addition to their roller board? What do you carry into the cockpit? Not sure if I will need to have my own headset and I assume I will have tablet for an EFB, but I usually (still!) carry a personal laptop. If I have to commute on one of those micro planes that can't fit a regular carry on in the overhead, I want to be able to keep my laptop in my personal item.
Thanks
What do guys use in addition to their roller board? What do you carry into the cockpit? Not sure if I will need to have my own headset and I assume I will have tablet for an EFB, but I usually (still!) carry a personal laptop. If I have to commute on one of those micro planes that can't fit a regular carry on in the overhead, I want to be able to keep my laptop in my personal item.
Thanks
Only whiny regional pilots who are trying to "out-professional" each other care about such silly things as whether or not you carry a backpack.
02-18-2017, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Herc09
I've Been carrying a backpack for some time now instead of a "pilot bag" some companies frown upon it. Way more functional than any other carry on type bag. Black tom bihn synapse 25 with a kifaru stiffener plate. Does your airline allow backpacks?
02-18-2017, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Aryan
What airline? It does no good to say they are prohibited without knowing what airline.
Looking at your post history, you seem to be at Envoy.
Looking at your post history, you seem to be at Envoy.
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