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09-02-2023 | 04:07 AM
#31
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From: Sleeping in the black swan’s nest.
One massive difference is the training a military pilot has to go through. At UAL it’s almost impossible to wash out of training.
09-02-2023 | 08:21 AM
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09-02-2023 | 07:18 PM
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I find myself babysitting mil guys the most. Flaps 5 -30 miles out and/ or no weather radar pulled up while we're serving drinks, but sure they won't wash out at UAL.
09-02-2023 | 07:23 PM
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you sound like someone military rejected and now you hold a grudge .. might not be the case but it’s what you sound like.
09-02-2023 | 07:24 PM
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Cool story, 90% chance that pilot had done more in an airplane, with geopolitical ramifications before they were 30 than you’ll do your whole career.
09-02-2023 | 07:33 PM
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Not sure what is wrong with Flaps 5 -30 miles out, but say whatever you need to feel better about yourself.
09-02-2023 | 07:35 PM
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GMAFB. If early flaps is the most “babysitting” you have to do consider yourself lucky.
09-02-2023 | 07:37 PM
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Idk about you but I would rather fly with the guy that’s flaps 5 30 miles out vs the guy that’s coming high and fast and 50% chance we are going around.
09-02-2023 | 11:15 PM
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