Ameriflight EMB 120 bases?

[DirtyBeech]

And exactly how long were you a 121 captain?

I thought so. Lots of FO's think they know it all until they have to do the job themselves. Like the other poster who thought your statement was stupid I have quite a bit of left seat time in the 135 and 121 world.

In the 121 world much of the busy work is done for you. You don't call for wx or file flight plans. The FO can fill out a manifest if you're on the phone with MX trying to solve a problem. You still have a lot of decisions to make and they get far more complex in the 121 environment. For example you can divert pretty much anywhere with boxes. Not so easy with passengers. There's a lot to keep you busy. Trust me. If you ever make it to the left seat at a 121 carrier you'll be wishing you had never opened your piehole and said what you did.

What I saw in the 135 world was a lot of cowboys and guys doing stuff that would get them fired from any reputable airline. I was glad to get away from flying boxes.

I know you don't know KSU aviator personally, and therefore some of your ignorance and snobbish attitude are understandable. I, however, do know the man and he has plenty of time left seat flying both pax and boxes. His Thundercat tendencies aside, the man's knowledge and experience are nothing to sneeze at. I would fly with him anytime, anywhere, in any weather. You can disagree with his opinion all you want. Just try not to show your ass so readily so often.

Btw, totally agree with Transmach. The boys and girls flying PA31's single pilot IFR are earning their paychecks. They have and deserve all my respect. Except for when I get stuck behind one.