Cockpit Video
10-09-2008, 06:14 PM
#61
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Has anyone noticed that this type of thread always shows up in only place - the regional boards?? Has anyone noticed that a thread such as this never appears on the major boards?
Many on here think they are owed some amount of "respect" because of their chosen profession. However, when one reads a thread like this one sees a bunch of people griping over the feds cracking down on them taking videos of themselves flying. And you wonder why you're looked down upon by those of us at the majors.
This is a career and not some after-school job. When many of you refer to your peers as a "tool" because they follow the rules, that doesn't say much about your level of professionalism. In fact, it further reinforces the stereotype that many of you at the commuters/regionals are nothing more than a bunch of young punks with shiny-jet syndrome.
Why do you need to film yourselves in the first place? Do you honestly think that people are impressed because you fly an RJ?
Many on here think they are owed some amount of "respect" because of their chosen profession. However, when one reads a thread like this one sees a bunch of people griping over the feds cracking down on them taking videos of themselves flying. And you wonder why you're looked down upon by those of us at the majors.
This is a career and not some after-school job. When many of you refer to your peers as a "tool" because they follow the rules, that doesn't say much about your level of professionalism. In fact, it further reinforces the stereotype that many of you at the commuters/regionals are nothing more than a bunch of young punks with shiny-jet syndrome.
Why do you need to film yourselves in the first place? Do you honestly think that people are impressed because you fly an RJ?
You have it all wrong. Don't you know the number of chicks you can pick up on Myspace when they watch your video and find out you are a jet pilot???????
10-09-2008, 06:17 PM
#62
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It must be nice getting to sit on a perch.
We collectively screwed up and management won the round to send a bunch of work to the regionals. That combined with the crappy environment over the last while means a great deal of pilots have been and will continue to remain at the regionals for a while. It is not something to whine about, it just is. However, those people you look down on would have been at a major for a while given the prior environment.
Yes, it is bad to call someone a tool for following the rules. However, it seems the point most are trying to make is that the FAA chooses to pursue this issue to the detriment of more important issues that have a greater impact on safety.
We collectively screwed up and management won the round to send a bunch of work to the regionals. That combined with the crappy environment over the last while means a great deal of pilots have been and will continue to remain at the regionals for a while. It is not something to whine about, it just is. However, those people you look down on would have been at a major for a while given the prior environment.
Yes, it is bad to call someone a tool for following the rules. However, it seems the point most are trying to make is that the FAA chooses to pursue this issue to the detriment of more important issues that have a greater impact on safety.
10-09-2008, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TristarJS30 
As opposed to upgrading their antique ATC system and creating safe duty regs to fight pilot fatigue? I think you were missing my point.
And please, don't turn this into a FlightInfo thread about those "dang young inexperienced pilots with ipods, hairgel, and no hats."
As opposed to upgrading their antique ATC system and creating safe duty regs to fight pilot fatigue? I think you were missing my point.
And please, don't turn this into a FlightInfo thread about those "dang young inexperienced pilots with ipods, hairgel, and no hats."
I don't need to. The subject matter of this particular thread already implies that they are the group in question.
10-09-2008, 07:08 PM
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10-09-2008, 09:21 PM
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Has anyone noticed that this type of thread always shows up in only place - the regional boards?? Has anyone noticed that a thread such as this never appears on the major boards?
Many on here think they are owed some amount of "respect" because of their chosen profession. However, when one reads a thread like this one sees a bunch of people griping over the feds cracking down on them taking videos of themselves flying. And you wonder why you're looked down upon by those of us at the majors.
This is a career and not some after-school job. When many of you refer to your peers as a "tool" because they follow the rules, that doesn't say much about your level of professionalism. In fact, it further reinforces the stereotype that many of you at the commuters/regionals are nothing more than a bunch of young punks with shiny-jet syndrome.
Why do you need to film yourselves in the first place? Do you honestly think that people are impressed because you fly an RJ?
Many on here think they are owed some amount of "respect" because of their chosen profession. However, when one reads a thread like this one sees a bunch of people griping over the feds cracking down on them taking videos of themselves flying. And you wonder why you're looked down upon by those of us at the majors.
This is a career and not some after-school job. When many of you refer to your peers as a "tool" because they follow the rules, that doesn't say much about your level of professionalism. In fact, it further reinforces the stereotype that many of you at the commuters/regionals are nothing more than a bunch of young punks with shiny-jet syndrome.
Why do you need to film yourselves in the first place? Do you honestly think that people are impressed because you fly an RJ?
Btw, there are videos on YouTube from guys in the majors. Don't point the finger at regionals when everyone does it.
10-09-2008, 09:47 PM
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Has anyone noticed that this type of thread always shows up in only place - the regional boards?? Has anyone noticed that a thread such as this never appears on the major boards?
Many on here think they are owed some amount of "respect" because of their chosen profession. However, when one reads a thread like this one sees a bunch of people griping over the feds cracking down on them taking videos of themselves flying. And you wonder why you're looked down upon by those of us at the majors.
This is a career and not some after-school job. When many of you refer to your peers as a "tool" because they follow the rules, that doesn't say much about your level of professionalism. In fact, it further reinforces the stereotype that many of you at the commuters/regionals are nothing more than a bunch of young punks with shiny-jet syndrome.
Why do you need to film yourselves in the first place? Do you honestly think that people are impressed because you fly an RJ?
Many on here think they are owed some amount of "respect" because of their chosen profession. However, when one reads a thread like this one sees a bunch of people griping over the feds cracking down on them taking videos of themselves flying. And you wonder why you're looked down upon by those of us at the majors.
This is a career and not some after-school job. When many of you refer to your peers as a "tool" because they follow the rules, that doesn't say much about your level of professionalism. In fact, it further reinforces the stereotype that many of you at the commuters/regionals are nothing more than a bunch of young punks with shiny-jet syndrome.
Why do you need to film yourselves in the first place? Do you honestly think that people are impressed because you fly an RJ?
10-09-2008, 09:54 PM
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I know before I started flying, flightsim and youtube videos were excellent motivation for me. The guys who are just starting training love to see how the big boys do it. There is a reason why the "justplanes" company sells so many cockpit videos (which, btw, are never on American carriers).
10-09-2008, 10:05 PM
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10-09-2008, 11:53 PM
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We're not talking about Sterile Cockpit, we're talking about taking retarded videos with one hand strapped into a camera unable to take control of the aircraft; and posting it on Youtube, along with your Myspace page next to the picture of you with "Popped Collars" at some high school party.
The original video in question was taken by a jumpseater.
10-10-2008, 05:27 AM
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We're not talking about Sterile Cockpit, we're talking about taking retarded videos with one hand strapped into a camera unable to take control of the aircraft; and posting it on Youtube, along with your Myspace page next to the picture of you with "Popped Collars" at some high school party.
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