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12-06-2011, 12:41 PM

#82601

sailingfun

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Originally Posted by OccupyRestSeat

Isn't that what you've been saying for each phase of the lawsuit? How are those predictions working out so far?

I did not even know about the lawsuit a year ago. Not sure what you mean by phases. No damages have been awarded or even determined yet.

12-06-2011, 01:37 PM

#82602

johnso29

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Position: B757/767

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Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

750 works great. I have an 850, but most pilots take it off at cruise, and especially on international flights when pilots are swapping seats every few hrs.

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

I use whatever headset is on the aircraft. Most use the speakers above 18k since the ER is fairly quiet. If you going to be doing a lot of domestic which is likely I would get a better personal headset. Global Entry is a must have if you will be out of NYC. Don't leave home without if you want to make your commuter flight back to home!!! Terminal 4 can be a real killer if you don't have it.

Thanks guys. Your input is appreciated as well.

12-06-2011, 02:05 PM

#82603

cni187

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Quote:

Originally Posted by johnso29

Just a question for the 7ER guys.

What is a commonly used headset on the fleet? The Telex 750?

NWA used to provide those, but I don't imagine that has been maintained since the merger. I'm wondering if I need to buy my own pair?

Also, would the 7ER guys on reserve recommend signing up for Global Entry?

Thanks in advance.

Ok I'm going there too so what is Global Entry?

12-06-2011, 02:14 PM

#82604

Timbo

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Originally Posted by cni187

Ok I'm going there too so what is Global Entry?

It is the expidited entry kiosk at Customs, which allows you to bypass standing the the sometimes very long crew line (ATL, early morning or late afternoon) and just get your 'ticket' from the kiosk and blow...if the kiosk is working that is!

12-06-2011, 02:19 PM

#82605

tsquare

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Joined APC: Mar 2008

Position: 767er Captain

Posts: 12,109

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnso29

I use the company DC headset. I see many guys using the Telex, but they just don't work for me. I am probably not a good guy to answer, but I also see a fair number using the David Clarks.

Global entry is the best $100 you will ever spend. When you get stuck at T4 behind a M-R-Rats 380 crew getting photographed, finger printed and probably DNA tested, you will know why.

12-06-2011, 02:21 PM

#82606

Ferd149

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Joined APC: Apr 2008

Position: LAX ERA

Posts: 3,457

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnso29

I have an 850 and love it. I'll also point out that the pmDelta 757s also have the DCs for domestic/Hawaii flying which is why I broke down and got mine. I was ok with the DCs on international flights for the short time you wear it, but domestic or going in and out of LAX was literally a pain

Also, overseas with a funny sounding controller, having the noise cancel helps with understanding "what he say"?

Global Entry is on my to do list but I haven't done it yet. Lots of ER trips (at least LA) have one more leg after the international entry so it's not as big a deal as say getting off a super premium WB and running for your commute (as someone else mentioned).

Enjoy the ER...........I left you some underboob hidden in the cockpit. You just have to find which jet and where before a female FO does

Your Uncle Ferd

12-06-2011, 02:22 PM

#82607

tsquare

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Position: 767er Captain

Posts: 12,109

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Originally Posted by Timbo

They seem to be the only thing that is dependable at JFK.. I have never seen one NOT working.. Have you had a problem?

12-06-2011, 02:30 PM

#82608

LandGreen2

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Posts: 631

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnso29

Sounds like the UFLYMIKE setup is gaining popularity too. Nice thing is you have a nice pair of Bose QC15's for the rest period and overnights. Yes they are TSO'd now.

12-06-2011, 02:31 PM

#82609

Timbo

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About 20% of the time in the ATL they are not working. Last week, after I came in from Joburg, I went to get on my 07:45am commute to MCO, which was a 767-300. It had been "oversold" but we left with 70, yes SEVENTY open seats (and I sat in F/C, first time in about a year) because...drum roll please...the Computers were down in Customs (including the Global Entry) and the 70 customers were Stuck in Customs.

Gotta love the World Port.

"Delta, We're not happy until You're not happy!"

and of course; D.oesn't E.ver L.eave T.he A.tlanta.