Help me Design a Pilot Lounge

[BoilerUP]

Million Air CWF has a 2008 BMW 525i

...that's pretty cool

 

[phr8dawg]

I want the "Blade" Special Edition 68 Dodge Charger with Rachel Weitz in either seat.
Or in the back.

Although I might settle for a 5.0 Stang. Or even that Smart Car with the Hayabusa plant.

Here's a personal salute to all those FBOs who loaned crew cars, sometimes even
their own personal vehicles, to worn-out check runners and night dogs. THANK YOU!

 

[jaxpilot]

Million Air CWF has a 2008 BMW 525i

...that's pretty cool

Same with Million Air HPN. Hopefully TLH will get the same now that Million Air has bought Flightline out.

 

[westwind driver]

how about reasonable fuel prices, CSR's that are proactive with providing service, and well trained Line Technicians who are happy to see you when you pull in and are johnny on the spot with their duties.

I thought the idea, at least if you're the one managing the aircraft, is to reduce overhead as much as reasonably possible. I don't think paying extra for fuel just to have a PS3 I can f*@k off with is worth it.

Pilots always want something for free. TV with lots of channels and wireless internet is about the best to ask for. Snooze rooms should be standard, as well as coffee. But folgers is just as good if not better than that chocolate starfish, uh, I mean starbucks crap.

Everyone can dream big, but be realistic. And BTW, to those who are going out jogging or exercising away from the airport, what would you do if you're pax popped in without notice, early, and wanted to leave immediately. I know a pilot who flew for a fortune 100 company that did this, and it came up to bite him in the a$$ when the CEO showed up 4 hours early. Your job is your job. Not a good idea to mix business with pleasure.

So, with that said, here is my list.

1. Friendly, Attentive and Professional CSR and Line Staff
2. Reasonable Fuel Price
3. A few TV's with Satelite or Cable with Movie and Sports Channels
4. Comfortable and DARK Snooze Rooms
5. Clean and Orderly Restrooms, possibly with shower facilities (with
disposable shower shoes. They're cheap, cost about 25 cents/pair)
6. Wireless Internet Access, with Free Print Service
7. Well organize Planning and Weather Room with COLOR Printer.
8. Private Phone 'booths' with Individual Landline Telephones Providing
Free Local and Long Distance Calls

 

[CA1900]

But folgers is just as good if not better than that chocolate starfish, uh, I mean starbucks crap.

Folgers is swill.

 

[BoilerUP]

Folgers is swill.

Yes...but just like Coors or Bud Light, its known swill that even the most snobbish can usually tolerate (especially when the price is FREE).

I'd rather have Folgers or Maxwell House than some generic Sam's Club or Standard Coffee Company blend...as so many non-chain FBOs brew.

 

[NCherches]

Golden Tee Golf Machine

 

[freighthumper]

Ill second the comment about NOT having the Flavia coffee machine. The coffee tastes like crap and I bet they are expensive too.

 

[CA1900]

Ill second the comment about NOT having the Flavia coffee machine. The coffee tastes like crap and I bet they are expensive too.

Funny you mention that. I asked what happened to the Flavia machine at Signature in Las Vegas, and they said they removed it to save money. They were spending over $5000 a month on coffee!

 

[BoilerUP]

Funny you mention that. I asked what happened to the Flavia machine at Signature in Las Vegas, and they said they removed it to save money. They were spending over $5000 a month on coffee!

Holy FSM!

You can buy a Starbucks machine like they have at many Flightsafety locations for under $10k...and I'm positive they won't go through $5k worth of beans every month.

 

[freighthumper]

Funny you mention that. I asked what happened to the Flavia machine at Signature in Las Vegas, and they said they removed it to save money. They were spending over $5000 a month on coffee!

Crazy! There is a lot to be said about an old fashioned coffee pot. Those single serving espresso makers(like Atlantic TEB) are great too.

 

[FL000]

I agree with those who would like a fitness room. Nothing too fancy, but just something to get the blood flowing.

 

[ksu_aviator]

Oh unenlightened one, because it is good for you grasshopper.

OH...unenlightened one...where do you plan on getting your next liver? Even a small amount of the polyphenols in green tea can cause severe liver damage.

http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicin...-Tea-Cause-Liver-Damage-At-High-Doses-8055-1/

Ever read the warning labels on medicine? If green tea had a label it would say:

"Studies have suggested that green tea may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

Probable side-effects include complete liver failure."

So, while you may reduce your chance of stomach cancer by 2%, you are increasing your chance of liver failure by a much more significant amount.

 

[semperfido]

LOL- good one, hadn't heard that before. now advance to the next level, whatever that may be.