Pinnacle training... Really that dangerous?

[altimaklr]

I'm getting ready to head to Memphis... I haven't heard what hotel they use, but I have heard that if you bring your car it will get stolen/broken into... is it really that bad? Should I just leave it at home? Should I bring my glock? imp:

 

[ehaecker]

Haha it's Memphis. 'nuff said. Yea it's THAT bad.

 

[Rook]

I got pulled over by the cops while jogging in MEM They wanted to make sure that

1. I wasn't running away from something
2. to warn me about being out in that area by myself at night.

Be careful

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Bring your glock.... not sure if companies allow you to bring your weapon into the training center...you can always ask....

Have you considered....

more fortunate airlines?

 

[nethan]

We stay at the same hotel 9E puts their guys up for at training. It ain't pretty. Just look at the big fence that surrounds the place and you'll get the picture.

As for guns... There is a big sign on the front door of the training center here that says "weapons prohibited".

 

[USMCAirWinger]

Should I bring my glock? imp:

Nope...maybe if you had an HK or SIG.

 

[flyslow24]

Oh Darn I thought this was a thread about how dangerous pinnacles training program is ...


I'll keep looking...

 

[dpneedham]

As for guns... There is a big sign on the front door of the training center here that says "weapons prohibited".

That always means only cops and bad guys can carry weapons.

Just not honest law abiding citizens.

One gun in the hands of one law abiding citizen, either an adult student or professor, at Virginia Tech could have saved alot of lives! And the gun was probably locked in the trunk of the car of the person who could have used it, had they only had the right to be carrying it.

 

[Quack]

I saw a guy torch himself right outside my hotel window at 330am the night before my checkride...it ain't no joke!

 

[guest33]

Maybe you should just consider an entirely different airline. The strike vote is underway, and the place is a disaster to work for.

 

[ricecake]

Meh, people torching themselves, strike vote, guns. How bad is pinnacle in memphis?

Yep all thats true, you can go on the memphis police website and see the reports, heres the last week with car crimes. All of these within 1 mile of the hotel/corporate headquarters where you'll be spending all your time.


Car Break-ins:
711006023ME Theft from Motor Vehicle 11/12/2007 3400 AIRWAYS BLVD
0711006522ME Theft of Vehicle Parts/Accessories 11/13/2007 2500 RENTAL RD
0711007548ME Theft from Motor Vehicle 11/14/2007 2700 NONCONNAH
0711007891ME Theft of Vehicle Parts/Accessories 11/15/2007 2300 AIRWAYS
0711009295ME Theft from Motor Vehicle 11/18/2007 1800 NONCONNAH
0711009506ME Theft from Motor Vehicle 11/18/2007 3300 WINBROOK

Car Thefts:
0711005732ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/11/2007 2200 DEMOCRATE
0711007190ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/14/2007 1800 E BROOKS
0711008350ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/16/2007 2500 RENTAL RD
0711007190ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/14/2007 1800 E BROOKS
0711008350ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/16/2007 2500 RENTAL RD

It would behoove you to get a beater of a car.

 

[norskman2]

Meh, people torching themselves, strike vote, guns. How bad is pinnacle in memphis?

Yep all thats true, you can go on the memphis police website and see the reports, heres the last week with car crimes. All of these within 1 mile of the hotel/corporate headquarters where you'll be spending all your time.


Car Break-ins:
711006023ME Theft from Motor Vehicle 11/12/2007 3400 AIRWAYS BLVD
0711006522ME Theft of Vehicle Parts/Accessories 11/13/2007 2500 RENTAL RD
0711007548ME Theft from Motor Vehicle 11/14/2007 2700 NONCONNAH
0711007891ME Theft of Vehicle Parts/Accessories 11/15/2007 2300 AIRWAYS
0711009295ME Theft from Motor Vehicle 11/18/2007 1800 NONCONNAH
0711009506ME Theft from Motor Vehicle 11/18/2007 3300 WINBROOK

Car Thefts:
0711005732ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/11/2007 2200 DEMOCRATE
0711007190ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/14/2007 1800 E BROOKS
0711008350ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/16/2007 2500 RENTAL RD
0711007190ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/14/2007 1800 E BROOKS
0711008350ME MVT/Passenger Vehicle 11/16/2007 2500 RENTAL RD

It would behoove you to get a beater of a car.

Geez, talk about driving a point home!

Well researched, and appreciated!

 

[XPOO]

Should I bring my glock? imp:

Does Dolly Parton sleep on her back?

 

[Papps]

Should I bring my glock? imp:

You may be outgunned in MEM with a glock. Think Bosnia or Somalia and buy what you would take to one of those.

 

[TinGoose1]

It's better to be judged by twelve, rather than carried by six.

-TG

 

[Rook]

It's better to be judged by twelve, rather than carried by six.

-TG

Hey an Ice Cube fan!:beer:

 

[CA1900]

Hey an Ice Cube fan!:beer:

Hey, he'll be flying for the N.W.A. family. Seems appropriate to me.

 

[JPAustin]

Hey, Memphis proudly gained a few spots to 13 from the bottom on the recent FBI's list of America's Least to Most Dangerous Cities (greater than 70,000 pop). Guess which city is number 1!! It ain't St. Louis anymore!
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-10-30-city-crime-list_x.htm

 

[A-Track]

good god compton is safer than detroit or st louis? Whats up with that.

 

[bailey3083]

I'm getting ready to head to Memphis... I haven't heard what hotel they use, but I have heard that if you bring your car it will get stolen/broken into... is it really that bad? Should I just leave it at home? Should I bring my glock? imp:

Actually you should just stay home and find another regional as pinch-a-nickel is one of the worse regionals out there.

 

[OPECJet]

Careful carrying that Glock around TN. That state doesn't recognize concealed carry permits from most other states.

 

[bluefishbeagle]

A new Pinnacle pilot trainee was flying NW to MEM for training. He was obviously nervous and the passenger next to him smiled and asked "first time flying?

No he said I'm actually a pilot and I've just been hired by Peanuckle airline and when I finish training I'm going to be based in Memphis.

Well asked the passenger why are you shaking? I thought you were afraid of flying.

No said the new hire, "I'm really worried about moving my family to Memphis, I've heard the crime rate is really bad."

Ahh sucks said his fellow companion Memphis is a piece of cake; I've lived there all my life.

Relieved somewhat, the new hire said "really?"

Yeah said his fellow traveler, just pick a good neighborhood, mind your own business and don't flip anybody off and your wife and kids will be fine!

Man, said the new hire that's really a relief, by the way what type of work do you do?

Me?: asked the stranger, why I'm a tail gunner on a bread truck.

 

[altimaklr]

Actually Tennessee has reciprocity agreements with a lot of states for handgun carry permits:

http://www.tennessee.gov/safety/handgun/reciprocity.htm

 

[JPAustin]

I think in Memphis, the law is, if you have a record, or are intending on creating or adding to your record, or have just created or added to your record, you DO NOT need a conceal/carry permit. If you are a law abiding citizen however, you DO need a conceal/carry permit.

 

[G2T]

good god compton is safer than detroit or st louis? Whats up with that.

My question is how did Philly beat Minneapolis? I've lived in both and I don't find myself in MSP very often thinking, "I sure wish I was packing". Now Philly...

 

[DX Rick]

why I'm a tail gunner on a bread truck.

I don't know why, but thats hysterical!

 

[JediNein]

Me?: asked the stranger, why I'm a tail gunner on a bread truck

I love it!

MEM sounds as bad as HOU/IAH. Don't leave ANYTHING in your car as it WILL be broken into.

 

[Flyprdu]

Someone came and stole 2 wheels off a Suburban in the Homestead lot in broad daylight. Must have been like a Nascar pit stop.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Location, location, location! On that alone I'd consider any regional before Pinnie...

 

[ex j-41]

PSA Believes that hotel is Safe and when we asked that it be changed they told us that it exceeded quality standards.
You will need a car because there is no edible food nearby. except for the Catfish Cabin.....ewe
People at the Hotel are extremely rude. Most likely tired of hearing from crews how bad the hotel is.

You will be fine there. Just bring a gun...or two!