"Hi there, I'm Standard"

[JumpersAway]

I say my brief more for the CVR than the Captain. If he doesn't want to hear it, then plug the ears. The book says do it, so I do it. As far as asking if we're ready to start an engine. In BFE, sitting on the ramp forever might be acceptable, while I wait for someone to say something. In Atlanta, with a dozen company aircraft waiting for you to start so you can move, things get a little more paced. I'm not there for friendship, companionship, or romance- I'm there for my job and for the money. Let me do my job or get out of my way.......................

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

Best pilot I ever met was an AA Capt. At 10,00 smoke in cockpit out of LAS, he and FO dont budge, I'm sitting there like wtf. Finally he says if the smoke gets bad tell me, the woman up front has not figured out how to not burn food yet. Then proceeds to tell me not to get married, just find what ever girl is hot to you, buy her a house, and never talk to her again. He then explained that mang hates pilots but as long as you look professional and never look defeated in front of them, they go home more pissed than you. Reason I quoted you is, I just came back from put in bay, and had never heard about the boat, now I cant get that damn song out of my head.

There had to be a large amount of alcohol that led up to writing this paragraph... I'm assuming since Put-In Bay was involved, that was likely the case.

 

[Snapperhead]

Serious question, especially for those of you having such issues with of all things, a "briefing."

What are things you like to hear in a briefing then?

Let's back each other up, and have a good time. If we get a to decent bar, the first rounds on me...sound good?

 

[pipi]

You sound like a gem to hang out with.
I bet you're one of those guys with no accent what so ever, high pitch whiney voice. But once you key the mic, you talk in a deep, raspy voice with a Southern drawl. Saying "Sugar" instead of "Sierra".
I've flown with DB's like you. It's hysterical. As long as the message doesn't get mixed up in the translation, then we're all good. If you question the message, then question ATC.


And then 3 pilots almost killed you? Literally? Then it's time to wake the hell up and pay attention to what is going on around you.

Yeah, OK.

 

[Hobit]

Drama Queens...
PULLEEEEZZZ!

 

[Goose Egg]

What ever happened to the idea of simply doing your job like your boss wants it done? When I say "boss" I mean the company and the CA. A CA can be standard and still like certain things done a certain way. Why not just show him/her a little bit of respect and accomodate them?

That's my thought about the issue as well.

 

[HalinTexas]

"Don't scare me, violate me, or let me screw up. Don't be afraid to speak up if something doesn't look right, and I'll do the same. Let's have fun."

If you can't follow that, then God help us. It's gonna be a long trip for you.

 

[HalinTexas]

Oh, and, "I'll take the fat one if she doesn't have any teeth. You can have the one that wants to get married."

 

[Ezralite]

This thread is embarrassing. Do your job the way you're supposed to and STFU

 

[Ezralite]

I hate your briefs. I'll nod my head and pretend I give a sh|t but I'm really thinking, it's an RJ not a 76, we all fly a hundred legs a month, and this job really isn't that difficult, only mind-numbing when I have to listen your pointless briefs.

I don't care if your super standard or if you have a pound of hash in your flight case, just try not to be a total doosh.

I've flown an RJ and a 76. It's not that different. The fact that you think it should be is an indicator to me that you probably shouldn't be flying either.

 

[SLUF4]

There's a point where you're too up tight and a point where you're too relaxed-my comfort zone personally leans more toward the standard side. I find that doing things as we are trained leads to less problems because we are all on the same page. We need to get out of this mentality that we have to seem cool as hell or not "doosh like" to the other pilot. It is possible to fly standard and not be a jerk.

 

[FR8mastr]

Serious question, especially for those of you having such issues with of all things, a "briefing."

What are things you like to hear in a briefing then?

The only thing I want to hear in a briefing, is any unusual items MEL special departure procedures, or anything like that.

I do not want to hear how to take off 101. I think at this point we probably all know how the standards work at our respective airlines.
Just the abnormal stuff PLEASE

 

[Ezralite]

I do not want to hear how to take off 101.

Alright then, but just to be clear you should pull back on the yoke.

 

[Dubya]

Judas H. Mother Mary of soap operas.

Are all of your vaginas gonna be ok?

 

[LazyLightnin']

I've flown an RJ and a 76. It's not that different. The fact that you think it should be is an indicator to me that you probably shouldn't be flying either.

Right. Tell ya what. I'm staying at a Doubletree, I'll have them warm a cookie up for you.