Bullet holes in cockpit

[Max Q]

Hilarious that we are criticizing the 22 year old first officer "new guy" FFDO in a thread that spawned from a senior captain blasting a hole in the wall of an A319 during a flight.

-Brett

 

[machaf]

Too bad it wasn't your FO who had a negligent discharge. He could have done the world a favor...

LMAO!!

 

[wmuflyguy]

The reason a 22 year old with a new blazer, flight case, and hat does the training... Again I'm just spit balling... But I'm guessing that they think it's cool to carry a gun and a badge.

How old was the captain in question, chances are he was flying since the 70's if he is a USAIR captain.

Your post is just your opinion and isn't based on any sort of factual information, quit trying to pass it off as such.

 

[dash8driver]

wow.. if one accident that didnt even kill anyone means the program is a bad idea.... i guess aviation is the worst concept ever! get out now!!

 

[Capt10Matt]

I love annoying FFDO's so let me start again.

1. What rational person does this program?

2. Why are so many new FO's... FFDO's? What about the around the block 8 year captain?

3. Why do you never see the grizzled captain who has been in the industry since the 70's with a gun?

4. Why when they tell you that they are an FFDO do you think "Somebody should call the FEDs about standards"?

5. Who else thought when they heard about the accidental discharge... "I was wondering how long that was going to take" or "surprised they didn't hit the guy sitting next to them" or something of the "saw that one coming" variety...

This program cracks me up. BudLight salutes you Mr. Gun Carrying Pilot Guy.

Apparently it only takes six and a half years for you to forget what happened...

While I agree that this Captain shouldn't be a part of the FFDO program, where in the hell did you get the idea that since you've been doing this longer that all FO's got involved in the airlines because they thought it was "cool".

While i'm all for learning from people who have put in their time and experience, we should have already learned what Sept. 11th, 2001 taught us. While carrying a gun is not for everyone, I suppose you'd only know it's worth if you were in the same situation as those pilots that day.

Originally Posted by Crash Pad

The reason a 22 year old with a new blazer, flight case, and hat does the training... Again I'm just spit balling... But I'm guessing that they think it's cool to carry a gun and a badge.

Yeah man, did it all for the blazer, flight case, and hat...worth every bit of my 20k a year let me tell you. Don't forget the wings too A$$. [sarcasm]

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

I guess that means you're going to stay at Comair a little longer then.

The AP must hire any idiot that writes can write a web blog.

 

[FishandFly]

Crashpad,
Ever wonder why the FA's never take up your offer to "check" their hotel room before they lock themselves inside for the night? Because they know you would just crawl up into the fetal position and cry if someone was actually inside.

 

[wmuflyguy]

I guess that means you're going to stay at Comair a little longer then.

HA, oops...I won't be quiting the day job anytime soon.

 

[Crash Pad]

Crashpad,
Ever wonder why the FA's never take up your offer to "check" their hotel room before they lock themselves inside for the night? Because they know you would just crawl up into the fetal position and cry if someone was actually inside.

Really you offer the room check too. Why does that not surprise me?

 

[Crash Pad]

Apparently it only takes six and a half years for you to forget what happened...

While I agree that this Captain shouldn't be a part of the FFDO program, where in the hell did you get the idea that since you've been doing this longer that all FO's got involved in the airlines because they thought it was "cool".

While i'm all for learning from people who have put in their time and experience, we should have already learned what Sept. 11th, 2001 taught us. While carrying a gun is not for everyone, I suppose you'd only know it's worth if you were in the same situation as those pilots that day.



Yeah man, did it all for the blazer, flight case, and hat...worth every bit of my 20k a year let me tell you. Don't forget the wings too A$$. [sarcasm]

Sorry forgot the wings.

9/11! Remember 9/11 wins all arguments. Why did we not arm pilots before 9/11. I think planes were hijacked before 9/11. Tom Clancy thought of putting them into buildings.

My guess, and again just guessing, it makes you feel warm and fuzzy. If it was really a good idea, it would be part of training and mandatory. Instead it is a voluntary program for weekend warriors to look tough and carry a badge.

 

[FishandFly]

Dictionary: chivalry

(shĭv'əl-rē)

n., pl. -ries.

1. The medieval system, principles, and customs of knighthood.
2. 1. The qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women.

 

[FishandFly]

Crashpad, You may find yourself more inline with the following:
http://encarta.msn.com/thesaurus_561590564/weak.html

 

[sayagain?]

Why do guys even attempt to reply to an idiot like Crash Pad? He's just trying to get a little bit of attention and you're falling for it. Let him be an a$$ and ignore him.

 

[Crash Pad]

Hey fish. I know you are a very gallant, brave, knight of the sky! Seriously where do you come up with this garbage.

Very brave of you to offer a room check. I'm sure more flight attendants would feel safe with your Knightly presence.

 

[Crash Pad]

Crashpad, You may find yourself more inline with the following:
http://encarta.msn.com/thesaurus_561590564/weak.html

I know I show weakness by not having a gun... Poorly thought out argument.