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11-07-2011, 04:34 AM

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Fool Me Twice

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More of an estimation based upon 2172 and the 1000 from Continental. I figure the difference is those who will not return. It's not a hard number by any stretch, but if we have at least 2000, then we have more than half of the number of pilots that voted on the last contract.

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11-08-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeNtheFstLne

I'm too tired to determine if you're kidding or not. These were Captains. And I don't think such a thing exists as 'apprentice' wings, but apologies if I am mistaken.

I know of one "C"apt at IAD who wears a half wing. He is a great pilot and a pleasure to work with.

11-08-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach93

Actually the last United pilot I talked to said that they were the half wing to remind people that we have people on furlough.

Sounds like a great idea.

11-11-2011, 08:47 AM

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The best thing about the halfwing was the free beer I got from the "C"aptains I flew with!

11-11-2011, 02:08 PM

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In the heydey-being a halfwinger at United was a wonderful thing. I was warmly welcomed and seldom bought a meal or a beer on layovers. Though I had previous airline experience both regional and major - a right seat on the shuttle was a great place to be.

My hat is off to those who provided great mentoring and collegiality. Sorry to say I will probably never wear that uniform again - the world has shifted.

11-11-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer

I've seen full-wings worn upside-down, too.

I must have been extremely ****ed because I had the alpa pin upside down on my tie but I never wore the tie and the united wings for the entire last year I was on the property!! I got a lot of funny looks from other pilots when I'd walk through the terminal and from fellow crewmembers when I'd show up to the plane to fly. But fook it- what did did I care?