IBT agrees to allow vote for NJASAP

[flyjetspeed]

Flyjet, I just wanted to make the point that those of us who filter out FUD are doing the same thing we all do when we zap out commercials or refuse to answer sales calls. Using the ignore function judiciously enables one to keep their board experience fun and informative. That is what it's all about...unless you're here to spread FUD....

I appreciate that NJW, The comment that got him on my list in the first place was the one comparing your black boot to the German stormtroopers. That was when I realized he had nothing to write that I could possibly want to read.

 

[netjetwife]

Yup! That pretty much showed that there wasn't anything too despicable for the fudspinner to post if he thought it'd further his agenda.... Talk about looking desperate when the Options pilots refused to buy into his FUD. He attacked the only wife on the board and trivialized the death of millions in the process. You're right, FJ. That disgusting, callous insult alone is deserving of the ignore list.

 

[Fozzy]

B19 -- too busy posting on FlightInfo to personally man your booth at this week's Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar?

So how as the seminar? Any interesting exhibitors? Or was it just a bunch of blow hards with nothing to add to the conversation?

 

[Ultra Grump]

Very Professional Grumpy. But your grammar is exquisite, I just got a new clown suit it is Black with crappy pants. :cartman:

I thought that clown suit was pretty sweet. I guess you can't please everyone. :nuts:

 

[squonk]

Too bad you feel that way - at NJI it is still very possible to solve any issue expeditiously one-on-one with whoever can best address the issue - we don't need committees and referees!

YE, when I was hired at NJA some fleets were like this, unfortunately my fleet wasn't one of them!

I'm not sure how fast NJI is growing, but at some juncture you'll hit a point where it solving problems will become a problem.

It looks to me like the domino's are falling and we'll all play in the same sandbox. I hope there are triggers in place that make it palatable for all.

 

[netjetwife]

I think this agreement is pretty amazing, if it goes off without any problems.
IBT will let the NJA pilots vote, internally, to decide whether they want NJASAP or IBT to represent. No NMB involvement. NJASAP will help support Fl Opt set up their own shop. Dues will be handled in a civil manner. The refund goes forward. IBT and NJASAP agree to work together when it is in the interest of both parties, I assume on national interests.

So far so good! Refunds have been sent out to the pilots and some are showing up as donations to NJASAP to help fund the start up of the NJ Association. Thanks everyone! That money is being put to good use to make a positive difference in your lives. NJASAP lanyards are ready to go; look for it in the campaign mailer. Wear it with pride and to show everyone how you're voting... There are meetings in CMH this week to work on transition/financial issues. It looks like everything is on track ... NJW

 

[AeroBoy]

So how as the seminar? Any interesting exhibitors? Or was it just a bunch of blow hards with nothing to add to the conversation?

I thought this year's CASS was worthwhile. However, it was a bit too heavy on safety management systems. Not that there's anything wrong with SMS, but 75% of the presentations had something to do with SMS. I got the point after the first two presentations on SMS. After that I was like "enough already." IMO, the best presentations at CASS were the aeromedical discussion by Dr. Quay Snyder and the wildlife mitigation at GA airports presentation by USDA wildlife services director Richard Dolbeer. You wouldn't believe how much the population of large birds (eagles, turkey vultures, etc) have grown over the past 10 years, which is why we're seeing more bird strike aircraft incidents/accidents.

There were a few interesting exhibitors, but many were consulting firms that do ISBAO/SMS audits or sell incident tracking (ie SMS) software.