Tool of the day
07-30-2012, 08:14 PM
#2151
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 194
2. Flew with a guy who had prescription Oakleys. About 12 pair. BIG tool
Just couldn't resist the chance to bust your stones and get myself in the running for TOTD!
07-31-2012, 12:44 AM
#2152
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: Chris's Closet
Posts: 485
In other words, since I don't agree with you guys on certain issues like the KCM for FAs, I'm "going against the grain?" Interesting. I thought a FORUM is where people were entitled to their opinions---I guess I was wrong and that makes me a "troll."
FWIW, I "don't make fun of pilots behind their backs"---I'm not 12 years old. For those too obtuse to see it, I have tremendous respect and admiration for PROFESSIONAL pilots. (In fact, the BF is one.) The immature, cry-baby, embarrassment-to-the-profession ones----not so much. Too bad if that offends anyone. Although I suspect those who are offended by that statement are the same boys who ache to work with HAWT, young FAs.
FWIW, I "don't make fun of pilots behind their backs"---I'm not 12 years old. For those too obtuse to see it, I have tremendous respect and admiration for PROFESSIONAL pilots. (In fact, the BF is one.) The immature, cry-baby, embarrassment-to-the-profession ones----not so much. Too bad if that offends anyone. Although I suspect those who are offended by that statement are the same boys who ache to work with HAWT, young FAs.
I believe the remark about the spiky haired, iPod donning, backpack wearing pilots was a crack at RJ pilots. From a FA. It took me years of training and lots of money to get where I am, versus your 6 week training course. Oh, and the 10 year background check you like to bring up. So if you want to make a generalization that I have spiky hair, listen to an iPod in the airport, and wear a backpack...I'll assume you're a cat herder.
You're entitled to your opinion. And we're entitled to tell you how dumb we think it is. If you don't like what I have to say, please feel free to hit the ignore button.
And don't forget to feed kitty breakfast
07-31-2012, 06:44 AM
#2153
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2008
Position: forever fo
Posts: 2,413
I believe the remark about the spiky haired, iPod donning, backpack wearing pilots was a crack at RJ pilots. From a FA. It took me years of training and lots of money to get where I am, versus your 6 week training course. Oh, and the 10 year background check you like to bring up. So if you want to make a generalization that I have spiky hair, listen to an iPod in the airport, and wear a backpack...I'll assume you're a cat herder.
You're entitled to your opinion. And we're entitled to tell you how dumb we think it is. If you don't like what I have to say, please feel free to hit the ignore button.
And don't forget to feed kitty breakfast
You're entitled to your opinion. And we're entitled to tell you how dumb we think it is. If you don't like what I have to say, please feel free to hit the ignore button.
And don't forget to feed kitty breakfast
07-31-2012, 08:43 AM
#2156
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,756
I know lots of guys who went from zero hours to F16 pilot, or C5 copilot, or T38 Instructor, in about a year.
Oh, and it didn't cost them a cent, in fact, they were paid quite well for their flying lessons.
So...what's your point?
Is it that it should take many, many years to become a pilot??
And you know the first astronaut was a monkey, right?
07-31-2012, 09:25 AM
#2157
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2012
Posts: 737
FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
07-31-2012, 09:38 AM
#2158
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2010
Position: Doing what you do, for less.
Posts: 1,792
FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
07-31-2012, 09:46 AM
#2159
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
...or hasta banana.
And I appreciate the suggestion on US ATC, fare thee well and Go with God are going to get used next week.
07-31-2012, 09:49 AM
#2160
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Joined APC: Jun 2010
Position: Doing what you do, for less.
Posts: 1,792
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