Would I stand a chance?
09-19-2007, 07:43 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Also be aware that public perception is somewhat important in the airline business. Passengers are inherently stupid, bizarre, and unpredictable...pax who see a pilot who appears to be physically impaired may deplane the aircraft, complain to the company, call the FAA, etc. You may want to think in advance how you could avoid such situations, and be prepared to discuss this with an employer.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
09-19-2007, 07:58 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by Ewfflyer
One thing he did mention is he has a custom fitted glove to help that hand grip, so I would also assume it would look fairly "normal" in the sense of a cover-up as avoid any conflict in that area.
The first year after my injury I wore it 24/7 just because I was self conscious on how it looked.
09-19-2007, 08:22 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by Paok
As for the flying public I know a man who flies for a Legacy regional who appears VERY badly burned all over his face, and he had no problem flying for a very good major.....
Also, pics from my sit down in the Challenger this morning:
Left hand, left yoke:
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3424/dsc01537ix7.jpg
Right hand on main throttle:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4998/dsc01538jf5.jpg
Right hand, coming underneath to "push" the TR's up:
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9125/dsc01539hv0.jpg
Hand Swap:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5209/dsc01543my6.jpg
Right hand, right yoke:
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8522/dsc01545in2.jpg
Left hand, TR's "normal" way:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7008/dsc01546ny3.jpg
09-20-2007, 03:48 AM
#36
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I am typed in the ERJ and the CRJ. I think the CRJ T/R would be much easier to lift up in your situation. The ERJ has a small two finger lift to open the T/R's up.
To the guy who posted about public perception, good grief that was a jacka$$ dumb post. You know what the majority of those people are going to see? They are going to see someone that overcame a "disability" and is now an inspiration to others. Then they are going to pi$$ and moan why you are 4 minutes late getting them to "Padooka Falls".
I had a student in almost your identical position. He flew as good as any students out there. He was picked up by a regional.
Quit goofing off on here looking for opinions on what you can do and not do. You have proved you can do it. Get your apps in there and go get a job flying.
Keep us updated on who is lucky enough to hire you.
To the guy who posted about public perception, good grief that was a jacka$$ dumb post. You know what the majority of those people are going to see? They are going to see someone that overcame a "disability" and is now an inspiration to others. Then they are going to pi$$ and moan why you are 4 minutes late getting them to "Padooka Falls".
I had a student in almost your identical position. He flew as good as any students out there. He was picked up by a regional.
Quit goofing off on here looking for opinions on what you can do and not do. You have proved you can do it. Get your apps in there and go get a job flying.
Keep us updated on who is lucky enough to hire you.
09-20-2007, 04:28 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by UPS1856
I am typed in the ERJ and the CRJ. I think the CRJ T/R would be much easier to lift up in your situation. The ERJ has a small two finger lift to open the T/R's up.
To the guy who posted about public perception, good grief that was a jacka$$ dumb post. You know what the majority of those people are going to see? They are going to see someone that overcame a "disability" and is now an inspiration to others. Then they are going to pi$$ and moan why you are 4 minutes late getting them to "Padooka Falls".
I had a student in almost your identical position. He flew as good as any students out there. He was picked up by a regional.
Quit goofing off on here looking for opinions on what you can do and not do. You have proved you can do it. Get your apps in there and go get a job flying.
Keep us updated on who is lucky enough to hire you.
To the guy who posted about public perception, good grief that was a jacka$$ dumb post. You know what the majority of those people are going to see? They are going to see someone that overcame a "disability" and is now an inspiration to others. Then they are going to pi$$ and moan why you are 4 minutes late getting them to "Padooka Falls".
I had a student in almost your identical position. He flew as good as any students out there. He was picked up by a regional.
Quit goofing off on here looking for opinions on what you can do and not do. You have proved you can do it. Get your apps in there and go get a job flying.
Keep us updated on who is lucky enough to hire you.
EDIT:Phoenix, when you have the ability to PM, I have a link to send to you for this guy.
Last edited by Ewfflyer; 09-20-2007 at 04:35 AM.
09-20-2007, 07:13 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by UPS1856
To the guy who posted about public perception, good grief that was a jacka$$ dumb post. You know what the majority of those people are going to see? They are going to see someone that overcame a "disability" and is now an inspiration to others. Then they are going to pi$$ and moan why you are 4 minutes late getting them to "Padooka Falls".
I was trying to help the guy by pointing out possible stumbling blocks, so he could be prepared in advance to deal with them.
Last edited by rickair7777; 09-20-2007 at 07:53 AM.
09-20-2007, 07:36 AM
#39
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Well then, let's all sign Kumbaya! You have a very optimistic view of human nature, your pax must be the nicest, most understanding pax in the whole industry...oh wait, you fly boxes so you wouldn't even know
I was trying to help the guy by pointing out possible stumbling blocks, so he could be prepared in advance to deal with them.
I was trying to help the guy by pointing out possible stumbling blocks, so he could be prepared in advance to deal with them.
I hate to be "that guy", but it seems I am not alone. Public perception is a part of this situation and you have to consider it just as you have considered the every other possibility. I wish you the very best and honestly hope you get hired where ever you want to work, but I don't think it is going to happen. Just my opinion and I hope you prove me wrong.
What gets me is the thrust reverser hand "switch". I picture my two strongest crosswind landings (DAY and LGA) during the winter. If I take my hand off that yoke for one second we are drifting off the side of the runway. And if I don't deploy those reversers, stopping is going to be very interesting.
Bash away people.
BTW, if you do get hired at a regional, I want to be the first to know. Because I am going to buy you a steak dinner and watch you eat it with my foot in my mouth!
09-20-2007, 08:04 AM
#40
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Thrust Reversers Hardly Do Anything And They Arent Used In Stopping Distance!
Studies have shown that the actual use of Thrust reversers have a very minimal if any effect at all when it comes to stopping an airplane, hence when they compute stopping distance they dont account for thrust reverseres being deployed. We "pop the buckets" to help create drag and bring the nose down but thrust reverser's are probably used by many because of the super cool sound they make not to mention how much sh*t they can throw into an engine as well as waste gas..............
PS the guy above says his landing would be "very interesting" if he didnt deploy the Thrust Reversers??????????????? Come on bro, If you are relying on that to get the airplane stopped you landed way too long and should have went around in the first place..........
Phoenix don't listen to anyone go out there and get the ******* job, dont let anybody, especially those who think Thrust Reversers saved there ass from going of the end of the runway, tell you any different
not to mention how much sh*t they can throw into an engine as well as waste gas..............PS the guy above says his landing would be "very interesting" if he didnt deploy the Thrust Reversers??????????????? Come on bro, If you are relying on that to get the airplane stopped you landed way too long and should have went around in the first place..........
Phoenix don't listen to anyone go out there and get the ******* job, dont let anybody, especially those who think Thrust Reversers saved there ass from going of the end of the runway, tell you any different
Last edited by JoeyMeatballs; 09-20-2007 at 08:12 AM. Reason: My grammer and spelling are terrible.........
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