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01-24-2012, 12:04 PM

#21

FDXLAG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Thedude

Wow, with all that how do you actually fly when there is WX.

That definitely would not cut it in SE Asia or over the Bay of Bengal

I said it was only guidance; and you Louisiana boys dont have naming right on the gulf till you can beat bama in a game that means something.

Last edited by FDXLAG; 01-24-2012 at 02:38 PM.

01-24-2012, 12:26 PM

#22

jws3443

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I know this is out of place but is there any good way to get from the ramp in ATL over to the airline terminal or just call a cab? I jumpseated on yall for the first time last trip but the captain was very nice and offered me a ride over himself. Thanks again and sorry for the random post and thanks again to the crew that helped me get home last week I appreciate it!

01-24-2012, 01:04 PM

#23

JetJocF14

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Usually if one of use that live on the south side of Hartzfield will give you a ride over. It's on our way home anyway. If no one is heading in that direction then its a $10.00 cab ride.

Last edited by JetJocF14; 01-24-2012 at 04:31 PM.

01-24-2012, 01:15 PM

#24

MaxKts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightflyer

.....If you can't stay up all night, don't come here. I don't want a crewmember that can't stay awake in my cockpit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoursHore

So you've never said "I am going to shut my eyes for a while."?

He wants someone who can stay awake in his cockpit so he can sleep the whole time!

"Positive rate - gear up - you got the jet. Wake me at the marker. And, I mean the inner marker"

01-24-2012, 01:19 PM

#25

jws3443

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Gotcha thanks! What about the ramp in Tampa? Is there anyplace to leave my car and catch a ride over to the hangar? (that's where I live)

01-24-2012, 01:19 PM

#26

MD11Fr8Dog

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Posts: 4,680

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thedude

Wow, with all that how do you actually fly when there is WX.
That definitely would not cut it in SE Asia or over the Bay of Bengal

"Better buckle up Chuck, it's gonna get bumpy."

01-24-2012, 01:52 PM

#27

MaydayMark

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Position: MD-11 Captain

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In a previous life at a passenger airline (I was a 727 f/o), I once observed an Engineer say (upon blocking in at the gate),

"I don't think this is safe. I'll call scheduling and get you another engineer."

He did ... a few days later he was unemployed

01-24-2012, 03:53 PM

#28

Gnaw

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This is how I imagine flights operate at FedEx. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Hub Turn

01-24-2012, 04:13 PM

#29

SupaflyGuy

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Thx FDXLAG. Just wanted to make sure that the capt in the original story was not following procedures. I wouldn't have been OK with it either. Obviously, occassionally we find ourselves in a corner and we have to go through something nasty. I would think that would be rare and only when absolutely necessary...

01-24-2012, 04:26 PM

#30

frozenboxhauler

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Position: Tool-Box, old man

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aa73

Good point, I probably should have.

No worries, AA. It was a much different place then. The "cowboy days" (for lack of a better name) are long gone.
cheers,
fbh

P.S Anyone that went back to AA after being hired here, burned the bridge behind them.