Avantair Union

[gunfyter]

I'd love to see it. One seniority list, one union for all. Like the AMA ...

 

[G4dude]

you need to re-read what i wrote. I said limit the number of ATP's. not private certificates.

A distinction utterly without a difference.

 

[brokeflyer]

A distinction utterly without a difference.

its the union's fault

 

[Capt. JD]

I think we are overpaid in many cases...

I believe it to be a risk versus reward proposition. Flying is a risk, I use my skills, education, training & experience to calculate that risk to make it safe! For this you should receive above average compensation...

My father is an Orthopedic Surgeon. Performing surgery is a risk that he uses his skills, education, training & experience to calculate that risk to fix a person's broken bones! But in recent years insurance companies now like to pay only a fraction of what the surgery cost so he has quit doing surgery & now only does workers compensation cases as an expert witness in court. Down side is he has to deal with scum bag lawyers... New doctors ask my father how it was back in the 1980's when the insurance companies actually paid.

Bottom line... It really isn't worth it to be a profession anything if there are people like G4dude around.

 

[OHGOON]

I'd love to see it. One seniority list, one union for all. Like the AMA ...

Seems like it should be an easy sale to most pilots. However, in reality the opposite appears to be true...

 

[X-rated]

smarta55 post deleted with apologies.

 

[glasspilot]

I believe it to be a risk versus reward proposition. Flying is a risk, I use my skills, education, training & experience to calculate that risk to make it safe! For this you should receive above average compensation...

My father is an Orthopedic Surgeon. Performing surgery is a risk that he uses his skills, education, training & experience to calculate that risk to fix a person's broken bones! But in recent years insurance companies now like to pay only a fraction of what the surgery cost so he has quit doing surgery & now only does workers compensation cases as an expert witness in court. Down side is he has to deal with scum bag lawyers... New doctors ask my father how it was back in the 1980's when the insurance companies actually paid.

Bottom line... It really isn't worth it to be a profession anything if there are people like G4dude around.

How does filming video on a revenue flight during approach to KSEZ factor into that 'risk calculation'?

 

[rettofly]

How does filming video on a revenue flight during approach to KSEZ factor into that 'risk calculation'?

Whoa! That's harsh. :beer:

Technical question: Is it advisable to declare an emergency in the event of an inflight engine shutdown or failure? :erm:

 

[Capt. JD]

How does filming video on a revenue flight during approach to KSEZ factor into that 'risk calculation'?

It added to the risk as I was pilot flying at the time... But it wasn't my idea & I am no ones baby sitter!

How does taking off in a P180 in the Washington D.C. ADIZ with just a VFR squawk to burn off excess fuel factor into the calculation? Almost like painting yourself as a target for surface to air missile batteries that exist in the D.C. area... Maybe next time an Avenger will take a piece out of yours, ass-pilot!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/TWQ-1_Avenger

 

[glasspilot]

Lol, guess that sorta stung a bit.

Say, all those guys you flew with called and want their Atlantic Bucks...or at least an apology from you for waving them in their face and telling them "Captains Prerogative" before shoving them in your pocket.

I'm over the ADIZ thing. Are you over being a total tool?

Maybe you could just tone down the gloat...

 

[Capt. JD]

Lol, guess that sorta stung a bit.

Say, all those guys you flew with called and want their Atlantic Bucks...or at least an apology from you for waving them in their face and telling them "Captains Prerogative" before shoving them in your pocket.

I'm over the ADIZ thing. Are you over being a total tool?

Maybe you could just tone down the gloat...

I bet your not over off roading in Salt Lake City cause that must have stung your ass a bit? Maybe you could get the SMART union to write in a clause to the contract that states that Gl-ass-pilot can DO whatever & SAY whatever he wants but still keep his jobby?! Also you get a P180 with tires that would put the tires on my Jeep Wrangler to shame! The Untouchable Tool can do no wrong, Ha-Ha!

 

[rettofly]

I bet your not over off roading in Salt Lake City cause that must have stung your ass a bit? Maybe you could get the SMART union to write in a clause to the contract that states that Gl-ass-pilot can DO whatever & SAY whatever he wants but still keep his jobby?! Also you get a P180 with tires that would put the tires on my Jeep Wrangler to shame! The Untouchable Tool can do no wrong, Ha-Ha!

Hell hath no fury like a young pampered punk reminded of his shortcomings.

 

[sshrae]

Avantair owners must be a proud bunch, hopefully they don't know about this website.

 

[Capt. JD]

Avantair owners must be a proud bunch, hopefully they don't know about this website.

Or they could just Google search it... The Information Age is great!

http://aircrewbuzz.blogspot.com/2008/12/avantair-piaggio-p180-landing-at-salt.html

 

[glasspilot]

I think I'll take a runway excursion on a snowy winter 5 years ago over filming an approach and stealing from my FO. You going to answer the question? How does filming an approach on a live leg factor in you 'risk calculation'?

Wait, you did answer it. You said 'It added to it'. But then you go on to say it was 'the other guy' and not your fault as your not a baby sitter. So let me make sure I understand...you're Captain enough to steal money from your crew but you can't control the cockpit...

I'm done with you. (And I still won't be your Linked In pal) Good luck out there.