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12-23-2010, 08:27 AM

#55101

johnso29

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Originally Posted by Roadie85

Thanks for the reply. I was afraid that was something that came out of their new contract.

No problem.

12-23-2010, 09:39 AM

#55102

Hawaii50

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Originally Posted by Ferd149

Your so right.........as an LAX guy now, I constantly have a blank look on my face for all the little thing that weren't in the transition material. Departure in the right window on the capt's radio head prepush, and of course my favoriate:

FLCH vs Flight Level Change

Yikes, someone insisted on departure in the right window? I think I've flown with that guy. I've still got a blank look even for stuff that was in the transition material and we didn't have that many changes. Saying FiLCH just sounds wrong to me though. I've really enjoyed flying with the fNW guys in LA so far.

Happy Christmas to my Delta brethren, especially the guys flying the line, and many thoughts and thanks to all those serving the country in far away places.

Last edited by Hawaii50; 12-23-2010 at 10:10 AM.

12-23-2010, 09:53 AM

#55103

reddog25

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Originally Posted by johnso29

No. DAL does not have a training contract.

probably, cuz they don't train....I keed I keed

12-23-2010, 10:07 AM

#55104

Ferd149

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Originally Posted by Hawaii50

Saying FiLCH just sounds wrong to me though.

Yes..........but "FLCHing for beers" is sooooooo much easier to say than "Flight Level Changing for beers"

and yes............Ive had to teach this game to EVERY southie capt I've flown with. Barbarians!!

Oh, and Merry Christmas to everyone!!

and Happy Festivus too

12-23-2010, 10:47 AM

#55105

firstmob

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After reading all the NICE posts here I wonder who will get the lump of coal, the north side or the south side? Merry Christmas to all!

12-23-2010, 11:12 AM

#55106

Cycle Pilot

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Originally Posted by flybywire44

Most Deloitte consultants prefer to fly Delta. They're one of Delta biggest customers.

My friend is a consultant at Deloitte and he only flies United. He lives in Chicago, though, so it makes sense to take United.

12-23-2010, 12:11 PM

#55107

XtremeF150

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Hey one of you international guys wanna give me some tips on where to stay in ROR or maybe send me a message with the crew hotel # or price info. Looking to head out there on Saturday through NRT so any other tips are appreciated too. Thanks

12-23-2010, 12:49 PM

#55108

80ktsClamp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferd149

Yes..........but "FLCHing for beers" is sooooooo much easier to say than "Flight Level Changing for beers"

and yes............Ive had to teach this game to EVERY southie capt I've flown with. Barbarians!!

Oh, and Merry Christmas to everyone!!

and Happy Festivus too

I spent a lot of time in the jumpseat of NW 757s in between LGA and DTW when I was flying the MD-88 (about a year before the merger was announced), so when I went to 767 school I was calling it "Felch" like I was used to hearing.

"We call it flight level change here, son"

"okay then... I'm on probation still.... whatever you say!"

767 school at Delta was not very good... very little in the books as far as actual stuff that is normally done on the line and even worse systems manuals. It's like it was barely come out of the dark ages of the good ol' boy flying. The other two schools I've been through were much much better... 73N school was absolutely fantastic.

Merry Christmas, all!