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byebyeairlines 01-26-2009 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by pxm21 (Post 545519)
I may sound like an idiot here but what does the upside-down epaulettes signify:confused:

It sounds similar to some other idiots I saw with their hats backwards walking through the terminal. Not sure what airline though. I know it wasn't Comair.

DryMotorBoatin 01-26-2009 12:17 PM

I've worn them upside down many of times. It's called reduced rest. Most of the time I'm happy to have my pants on correctly.

RAHPilot5 01-26-2009 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by The Juice (Post 545598)
Man I loved that rap group Kirss Kross.

God I HATED "Jump Jump" and "I miss the bus!":cool:

IBPilot 01-26-2009 01:14 PM


Originally Posted by andy171773 (Post 545615)
Has anyone here actually SEEN someone wearing upside down epaulets?

me


Originally Posted by DryMotorBoatin (Post 545649)
I've worn them upside down many of times. It's called reduced rest. Most of the time I'm happy to have my pants on correctly.


But you did it on accident, not to look like a "cool" tool.

dojetdriver 01-26-2009 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by RAHPilot5 (Post 545679)
God I HATED "Jump Jump" and "I miss the bus!":cool:

Same here

So wigidy wigidy wigidy wack. Jump! Jump!

higney85 01-26-2009 01:53 PM

I have only seen "these" one time... and it was a XJ guy who was giving me a hard time for "not flying the 9" in the line at lenny's. I explained to him that the -9 is a DC-9, but the -900 is a beautiful airplane. He proceeded to tell me how he made more money, flew to better places, and how he was in the best spot in aviation. I asked him what his QOL was and he said "O, I'm on reserve so about 11 days off and 3/4 weekends". I chuckled and he couldn't figure out why!

My "brother" is now at XJ and on the -900 so I have heard why guys say the -9 and all, but this one guy was a rotten apple. I have nothing against XJ but on topic of the upside down epaulets... yep... seen it....

withthatsaid182 01-26-2009 02:07 PM

not wearing the tie is the new "upside down epaulets"...

CL65driver 01-26-2009 02:12 PM


Originally Posted by withthatsaid182 (Post 545731)
not wearing the tie is the new "upside down epaulets"...

Don't forget the matching iPod and backpack.

I've actually worn the epaulets facing the wrong way (the seam was down thank god) by accident... can easily happen on a min rest overnight with a long van drive after a day of slugging through nasty weather. Captain caught it, and still won't let me live that down- even after 2 years.

Eh, honest mistake! :D

FlyingChipmunk 01-26-2009 02:15 PM

At least they are still putting their wings right side up.

The Dude Abides 01-26-2009 02:18 PM

Ok, I'm curious. Why do you take your epaulet's off at the hotel? I don't take mine off until I'm back home to put them on a clean shirt. How many shirts do you guys usually pack?


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