FAA will begin random ramp and line checks @ mesaba starting 7/27/09

[Northern Lights]

Pulling the EAS funding --which is the only reason Mesaba goes to FOD -- would do a lot more damage to your community and company than a couple of Saab drivers going missed.

I hope things work out for you. My wife has lost her job twice in two years, and is always on the chopping block. I have been furloughed in the past as well, so we feel your pain. The economy stinks, and I sincerely hope that your company keeps the flight dept. because we don't need any more pilots on the street.

 

[piav8r]

Circling manuever can be done clear of clouds at 1500.

Thanks m13, I botched that one...

 

[piav8r]

Deleted for civilities sake.

Rarely do you see such contepmt for a fellow professional pilot, my hat's off to you as you have set yet another Flight Info standard. I don't post here often as I prefer to lurk and watch the antics.

Since you are such an expert on 121 operations, I guess since the next time I'm on the ground waiting for someone to cancel so I can get released, I should come on here and piss and moan like an impotent jerk.

Bottom line, sometimes the crew feels the need to go missed, we don't like it anymore than anyone else. But that is the PIC's and the crews call, not someone in another airplane, or in an office. Perhaps you would feel better if someone were Monday morning quarterbacking every decision you make in the performance of your duties?

Bye Bye

PS... my mommie and daddie didn't pay for my training, and I didn't go to a pilot factory... Instead I took out upwards of $60,000 in loans to get a 4 year degree, and get my ratings, and then flight instructed. So I've worked my a$$ off to get where I am...

I truly am sorry about the situation in your town, but don't blame Mesaba, or anyone else... blame the economy, and our current administraion of Obamanomics, maybe if we spend even more government money things will be better!!!

 

[Northern Lights]

blame the economy, and our current administraion of Obamanomics, maybe if we spend even more government money things will be better!!!

How about Iowa uses some of the stimulus money to put an ILS to RW 24 at FOD?

 

[Dubya]

No, we don't own the airpsace, and we fly as if we don't. In other words, we are considerate of others' use of it. Keep jerking gear fella's, but don't bother knocking on our door looking for a real job. Oh, and dubya can kma.

Shut up. Dumbass.

 

[xjgearbtch]

His response is void of factual information. Time date and flight number. He doesn't understand the reality of aviation transportation. But I am glad he's in the minority.

 

[hey]

So.... if I'm reading this correctly, cjdriver believes xj's missed approach(es) have lead to the demise of an entire city(s) in northern Iowa..... you sir/miss are certainly an idiot out wandering around

 

[piav8r]

So.... if I'm reading this correctly, cjdriver believes xj's missed approach(es) have lead to the demise of an entire city(s) in northern Iowa..... you sir/miss are certainly an idiot out wandering around

I don't care who you are, that stuff's FUNNY!

 

[callowayhd]

the weather was 1000/3, vfr to me, why didnt you just take off vfr

 

[Browntothebone]

the weather was 1000/3, vfr to me, why didnt you just take off vfr

Yeah!

 

[kmox29]

Typical govt. response...I'm sure the Colgan crash and PNCL crash were caused by out of date publications or not having a license in the wallet

What we do without the government looking out for us?

You really believe that's what we're "looking out" for? Out of date publications or certificates?

 

[BoilerUP]

He's making corporate pilots look really, REALLY bad...and let's not get started on the number of times some King Air or bizjet guy really gummed up the works at a busy airline hub.

 

[xjcaptain]

You really believe that's what we're "looking out" for? Out of date publications or certificates?

Based on your SCSU heritage.....I'd guess if you are in MEM you are looking for a good deal on BBQ & Beer...... Call me if you find it!

 

[kmox29]

Based on your SCSU heritage.....I'd guess if you are in MEM you are looking for a good deal on BBQ & Beer...... Call me if you find it!

:beer:

 

[IamGumbyDammit]

Do you remember the Brock Lesnar poster you had hanging on the bulkhead before you left?

 

[cjdriver]

the weather was 1000/3, vfr to me, why didnt you just take off vfr

You're showing your complete ignorance. Think about this and get back to me. God help your pax when you become PIC.

All you guys have done is dig yourselves into a hole, from confirming that you have to go missed on an ILS when the weather is vfr due to incompetence, to recommending blasting off into 1000/3 in a jet without a clearance. I didn't think much of you guys before, and now you've just confirmed my suspicions. No wonder most corporate flight dept's won't hire you.

 

[hey]

You're showing your complete ignorance.

I didn't think much of you guys before, and now you've just confirmed my suspicions.

pot... meet kettle

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

I totally agree with everything cjdriver has said. XJ is causing cities all over the place to fail! Just look what has happened to Detroit!

I also heard Mesaba shot JFK, forced Punky Brewster to get breast reductions, and - worst of all - forced Hannah Barbara to add Scrappy Doo.

Bad people. Especially those Saab drivers. They're all cheats and liars.

 

[Limeyflyer]

XJ was what Willis was talkin' Bout as well

 

[CptMurf]

Keep jerking gear fella's, but don't bother knocking on our door looking for a real job

I was letting this one slide....but

You're showing your complete ignorance. Think about this and get back to me.

You're kidding right?!?

 

[CptMurf]

Back to the original intent of the thread....
WHO CARES? I welcome all the FEDS on my jumpseat. It will not change my job, my performance, or my level of professionalism. In fact, if it's one of our POI's, it will be nice to catch up with them again. Do your job, by the book, and it's just another day in Mesabaland.

 

[kmox29]

...It will not change my job, my performance, or my level of professionalism...Do your job, by the book, and it's just another day in Mesabaland.

That's all I ever ask of any crew I ride with! Spot on, CptMurf.

 

[JoeMerchant]

You really believe that's what we're "looking out" for? Out of date publications or certificates?

That's the first thing most Feds ask for...Are you a Fed?

 

[Dubya]

You're showing your complete ignorance. Think about this and get back to me. God help your pax when you become PIC.

All you guys have done is dig yourselves into a hole, from confirming that you have to go missed on an ILS when the weather is vfr due to incompetence, to recommending blasting off into 1000/3 in a jet without a clearance. I didn't think much of you guys before, and now you've just confirmed my suspicions. No wonder most corporate flight dept's won't hire you.

Seriously dumbass, shut up.

You could not possibly do a better job of showing what a complete dumbass you are. Colassal dumbass.


Just to clarify, you are a giant dumbass.


W

 

[cjdriver]

Seriously dumbass, shut up.

You could not possibly do a better job of showing what a complete dumbass you are. Colassal dumbass.


Just to clarify, you are a giant dumbass.


W

Glad I could help you out on sentence structure you idiot, at least you are able to take direction. Now, gear up....shut up.

 

[Dubya]

Glad I could help you out on sentence structure you idiot, at least you are able to take direction. Now, gear up....shut up.

Why don't you correct if for me, dumbass.

 

[Dubya]

Glad I could help you out on sentence structure you idiot, at least you are able to take direction. Now, gear up....shut up.

Did I mention how large a dumbass you are yet?
You may actually be growing. A dumbass with potential.

 

[SpauldingSmails]

Back to the intent of the thread. I think it funny the line/ramp checks are categorized as "random", when there is a start date, a targeted carrier, and base.

 

[callowayhd]

i heart cjdriver

he made my day!

 

[CptMurf]

That's the first thing most Feds ask for...Are you a Fed?

That's the first thing check airmen ask for...most Feds ask for your license and medical. Unless the Fed is your POI, they have no idea what update/memo you are on.