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Refused, Fired, Quit Game
Tarps' story sounds sincere, and it seems like he did the right thing. Lord knows there are many similar situations in this industry. There are, however, usually two sides to every story (and the truth usually lies somewhere in between.) Often disgruntled employees will seek to "get back" at a...- leardawg
- Post #21
- Forum: Aviation regulations
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Flying With Dogs
Always make sure they have a current Medical and BFR (plus 3 takeoffs and landings within the past 90 days in order to take you as a passenger). I wouldn't fly with Dalmatians, though; they're considered dumb and make the worst pilots. :D- leardawg
- Post #9
- Forum: General discussion
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How will the skycar affect transportation as we know it?
How much resistance was there a little over a century ago to climbing into a carriage without a horse and motoring around in it? Or to climbing into one of them flying contraptions a hundred years ago? Each generation adopts its' own faith and comfort with new technology. I would likely hesitate...- leardawg
- Post #36
- Forum: General discussion
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How will the skycar affect transportation as we know it?
Never underestimate the power of technology. People scoffed at the idea of "horseless carriages". It may not be THIS particular vehicle, but the day will come when people will be flying through the air in pilotless vehicles (unless Al-Qaeda carries the day!). I agree the idea of every drunken...- leardawg
- Post #22
- Forum: General discussion
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Ameristar to buy 747's
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"With you"
The most unnecessary word used by pilots on the radio (including yours truly at times): Okay at the beginning of each reply to an ATC instruction (As in "Okaaay; Platipus 1234A is descending to flight level two eight zero.") Listen to transmissions if you don't believe me; almost everyone...- leardawg
- Post #13
- Forum: General discussion
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TriCoastal Air
The worst combination: A company owner with one eye always on the bottom line, who also flies. $ always trumps judgement. -
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In flight breakup of piper, three dead in NJ
I can just see tomorrows' local newspaper headline: "ACCIDENT AIRPLANE NOT ON FAA FLIGHT PLAN. PLANE NOT OUTFITTED WITH BLACK BOX OR COLLISION WARNING DEVICE". :erm: My condolences to the victims' families.- leardawg
- Post #5
- Forum: General discussion
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Looming Pilot Shortage
If the VLJ Air Taxi industry takes off as hoped, that might create a demand (unless offset by airline shrinkage). The question is will a furloughed 737 Captain be willing to fly an Eclipse from BCT-DTS for 45K.- leardawg
- Post #9
- Forum: General discussion
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Days OFF
This concept of which you speak, Days Off, is meant to describe days where you...DO NOT WORK AND HAVE ALL TO YOURSELF?! A most fascinating concept! You must send me more information on this ... Days Off. In the meantime, I shall retreat to my flushable study to contemplete the implications of...- leardawg
- Post #21
- Forum: Aviation regulations
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TriCoastal Air
A good friend of mine was hired at Grande Air/Tri-Coastal a few years ago, and I just had a bad premonition something bad would happen to him. He wound up being killed in the Hansa Jet crash with the founder/owner, Tahir Cheema. He was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back... -
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Crappy FBO's
Hopefully, some FBO management types are looking at this thread and seeing a trend. It may be wishful thinking, but maybe they just don't realize how things look on our end. I like to thing there are people out there who actually believe in first-rate service, even if they are a monopoly. Good... -
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Tips at FBOs
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Tips at FBOs
Do you guys regularly tip FBO line personnel, and if so how much? I don't believe in regular tipping for those who just do their jobs, but do tip those who put in a little extra effort and good attitude, go above and beyond what's expected of them, or do a particularly unpleasant task (i.e... -
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Crappy FBO's
The "Homies" (and I use that term with the greatest affection!) have been trying hard to improve the service at Signature DET. They work against an antiquated facility, the afore-mentioned smell of popcorn oil, and the fact that they operate in the middle of "Baghdad West". They really have... -
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Isn't it nice to be on the faa's front page! American Air Network
Chipola is the Italian word for onion. Hmmmmm. Many layers, makes you cry, and smells funny.- leardawg
- Post #8
- Forum: Aviation regulations
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How to Mess Up a Job Interview
All too often the clueless ones who show up late, dress inappropriately, and do the most unbelievably dumb things while interviewing for a job are the ones who think the world owes them a living (and a good one at that!). They're the ones who "blame the Government" and "blame the rich SOBs who... -
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Crappy FBO's
That ain't no FBO. It's a penalty box for making the decision to go in there. -