A-Hole Pilot of the Day

[CalifDan]

Next time ... pee on the carpet of their Cirrus when you head out to preflight on the return trip. You'll feel better about the whole thing.

When we get a crew car I've seen the Captains I fly with call around in a crowded FBO for anyone else wanting to ride along for lunch, whether it's an NJA crew or some kid on a Skyhawk (who probably just got turned down for a crew car).

I've been in the local FBO when a corporate crew was stuck without a ride to get some lunch and offered them transportaiton in my car. I guess if the average attitude is to piss on my carpets I'll have to revise my opinions about providing any future relief, be it a ride to the deli or accomodating your sorry asses in the world we fly in.

I still say the A..hole's (now plural) in this post are the original poster and now Snakum. I've run into very few fellow private pilots who are not friendly and sincerely enjoying every minute they get to fly. And I suspect that those who think we will receive the same service at a Jet Center as a King Air or Gulfstream are few and far between. However, it is really nice when we do get nice treatment, and it does make a difference in how we view our relationship with you. You want professional courtesy...offer it.

 

[PlaneStupid]

Come on - everyone knows that single engine aircraft owners are the cheapest sob's known to man. Did you really think they were going to pay for a rental when they can get one for free?

 

[FlyMeSWA]

And I suspect that those who think we will receive the same service at a Jet Center as a King Air or Gulfstream are few and far between. However, it is really nice when we do get nice treatment, and it does make a difference in how we view our relationship with you. You want professional courtesy...offer it.

If you paid attention, this has nothing to do with what equipment you're flying in. If someone came in with a Falcon and did the same thing, I'd be even more concerned....

 

[CalifDan]

For the rest of you, there I am in the lobby waitin for Pax when these two guys come in, in a Cirrus.

Hey, you mentioned it was a Cirrus. If that was not your intent, I wonder why it was specifically mentioned. I have not seen you post here in response to any other posts regarding comments about the size of the aircraft. Why wait to clarify your position? By the way, the Cirrus pilot is also crew. While I agree he should not ask for the crew car for a meeting, it still is up to the FBO to set the standards of use. But then, I don't think the crew car should be used for a quicky either, as was posted by someone on here.

 

[PDH]

. . . I don't think the crew car should be used for a quicky either, as was posted by someone on here.

c1it happens

 

[Snakum]

I've been in the local FBO when a corporate crew was stuck without a ride to get some lunch and offered them transportaiton in my car. I guess if the average attitude is to piss on my carpets I'll have to revise my opinions about providing any future relief, be it a ride to the deli or accomodating your sorry asses in the world we fly in.

Number 1 ... Your reading comprehension is terrible. Are you still in school?

Number 2 ... Your sense of humor is missing. Cough it up guys, who took his sense of humor?

Number 3 ... It must suck to be you.

 

[CalifDan]

Unfortunately, the characterization of small business/aircraft owners as suited snobs who think the sun shines out of their azzes and that common courtesy does not apply to them, in the air or on the ground, is not to far removed from reality. I've seen way too many instances of it to not believe there's some basis of truth in the stereotype. Next time ... pee on the carpet of their Cirrus when you head out to preflight on the return trip. You'll feel better about the whole thing.

Nothing wrong with my reading comprehension. My sense of humor is very intact. I fly myself, you fly others for probably less pay than I spent on my airplane last year (insert smiley face). Yeah, it sucks to be me. Now, how is your sense of humor?

I've not taken the first shot here at any point. I opined that the FBO controls the car, no reason to get mad at anybody, including a Cirrus driver. Seems to me you were pissing on the carpets (even if in jest) before it riled me up. You have a bad attitude about the others that share the skies. You are right, there are some pilots who could do better. On any given day, any off us could do better. I frustrate at them occasioanlly myself. However, it isn't limited to the small aircraft.

 

[Snakum]

I fly myself, you fly others for probably less pay than I spent on my airplane last year

Well, well, well ... right on cue. Isn't that special?

 

[CalifDan]

That was the response I was looking for Snakum. See, you need the help with your reading comprehension. Did you miss the smiley face? Did you loose your sense of humor? See, when it gets personal, it is a little tougher. I spent four days two months ago helping my A&P replace my carpets. I don't take kindly to anyone even joking about pissing on them. I am also an advocate of flying small aircraft...big ones too.

You have me and most of the private flying people out there dead wrong. Some of the nicest bunch of "rich" people you might ever bump into. Spend a week camping at Oshgosh and you will know what I mean. I sincerely hope that every professional pilot has a successful and safe career. I have posted here before regarding the inadequate pay and suggested that CFI's should be paid more by all of us. I don't look down on any corporate, airline or other pilot who worked hard enough or was lucky enough to fly some things I'd love to fly. Envious would probably better describe it.

Many years ago I gave way for an incoming bizjet. When I got on the ground and tied up, the pilot and co-pilot had unloaded all the passengers and golf clubs and were standing by the airplane when I walked by. I said hello, and the pilot asked me if I were the Mooney pilot who did the 360 to let them in first. I was. I got a great tour of that airplane, a wonder in its day. Remembered and appreciated some 30+ years later. A little sugar goes a long way.

But then, every once in awhile, comes along someone who just makes me wonder where they lost the wonder of flying. I can have a nice day just wipping the bugs off the airplane. Yeah, it sucks to be me.

 

[Snakum]

That was the response I was looking for

Riiiiiiight.