jETblue Kid and his skateboard

[GuppyPuppy]

I think we have the skateboarder finally responding!!!

No. Not the skateboarder. I am way too old for that. Just a fellow JB pilot who can't understand why 67% chose to not to even have the chance to negotiate their own pay, benefits and workrules.

My post was in response to Cheeta. I hope that he/she isn't falling for the new PWC structure. A few months ago in response to the JBPA filing, Dave said that the "get's it". All he has to do is look at last year's PCRB report to "get it". Instead, he directs his management team to get the pilot group to spin in circles while we fall further and further behind what I was promised many years ago. My post was directed to the pilots who think that another committee with another study is going to accomplish anything.

Quite frankly, I don't understand how you think that I am the "skateboarder".

Sorry for the thread creep.

GP

 

[IAHERJ]

So..... according to you? Pilot's shouldn't be allowed to skate?

Who cares what the pax think? All they want is the cheapest ticket subsidized by the cheapest wages.

And it seems they have found it.....

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Maybe it was a gift for his nephew? I've bought some Seaworld stuffed animals and a princess hat at the Disney store for my kids in the Orlando airport--what does that make me?
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Circus queen?

 

[Wesb737fo]

Wes,

C'mon man! You were ATA.....DRINK....HEAVILY!

How's things?

Hey....I have kids now, I can't afford to drink.lol. Things are good. I could use a TL impression (for cryin' out loud).

 

[johnboy99]

Embraer disagrees, hence the name, ERJ-190.

No, not even close to a full-size bin. If more than half the passengers bring a rollaboard, they aren't going to fit, because they have to go sideways.

It's a nice enough airplane, and I concur about the middle seats, but don't pretend it's something it isn't.

The 190 is no more of an RJ than any Citation is considered a small twin engine Cessna. I'm just say'in.

As far as putting bags in the overhead can you tell us what difference it makes if bags go in front,back, sideways, or upside down as long as the overhead closes. I am not aware of this new government standard you speak of.

 

[Fly4hire]

It is unprofessional while in uniform. If you need an explanation, you don't get it.

There is an old saying that goes: "People who don't get it, don't get that they don't get it".

As is the one that "those that think they get it frequently don't"

I see all sorts of very professional pilots lugging travel guitars, etc on the two weeks plus a month they are frequently on the road. Good for them. Hardly the same as a skateboard. They have something more constructive to do on a layover than drink beer and surf the net.

Are you one of those tools that wears a hat and winter jacket in the middle of August and has no stickers on their flight bag?

 

[Cheeta]

No. Not the skateboarder. I am way too old for that. Just a fellow JB pilot who can't understand why 67% chose to not to even have the chance to negotiate their own pay, benefits and workrules.

My post was in response to Cheeta. I hope that he/she isn't falling for the new PWC structure. A few months ago in response to the JBPA filing, Dave said that the "get's it". All he has to do is look at last year's PCRB report to "get it". Instead, he directs his management team to get the pilot group to spin in circles while we fall further and further behind what I was promised many years ago. My post was directed to the pilots who think that another committee with another study is going to accomplish anything.

Quite frankly, I don't understand how you think that I am the "skateboarder".

Sorry for the thread creep.

GP

Hey GP stop being a tool box ...I too vote! let me repeat.... I too voted! I'll I can do is hope until I can vote again in 10 months.

 

[ableone]

I am going to go out and buy a skateboard and a backpack, today.

Now, where can I go to get qualified on a SK8-BRD?

 

[ATA For Now!]

Hey....I have kids now, I can't afford to drink.lol. Things are good. I could use a TL impression (for cryin' out loud).

Congrats! Is that old bastard still there? Give me a ring sometime!

 

[skywav8r]

For all the oldschool sk8ers out there.....

SKATEBOARDING IS NOT A CRIME!!!!

Allright, thats outta my system. I actually haven't brought my skateboard but it sure was nice bringing the roller blades to work. The ocean path in Monterey was fun to blade on. Too bad the 767 doesn't go in there. Now that I'm a mainline pilot I guess I'm not allowed to skateboard, rollerblade, talk about girls, or do anything else that isn't approved by uptight jerkoffs with sticks shoved way up their a$$. You old farts always complain about the RJ pilots. Well, the other day I saw a 50ish deltoid with chops and a jacket with no sleaves. He looked comfortable, good for him. Not uptight like the rest of you. Maybe I should take pictures of all the stickers on the flightcases in the crew lounge too. The commuter pilot sticker police would be shocked at whats on all these 50 year old mens flightcases.......oh my, was that a pot plant on his bag???? Oh dear oh goodness, that gray haired pilot has a naughty word stuck on his bag! And I'm still ticked off that you can't by alcohol on Sundays....aarrrrrrrggggg. I'm so happy the church is saving me from the beer fairy.

 

[kwick]

The 190 is no more of an RJ than any Citation is considered a small twin engine Cessna. I'm just say'in.

As far as putting bags in the overhead can you tell us what difference it makes if bags go in front,back, sideways, or upside down as long as the overhead closes. I am not aware of this new government standard you speak of.

You can tell by the paycheck!

 

[Giggity]

I carry a guitar. If you see me, please approach me and you can explain how unprofessional I look. The opinions of FI.COM posters are very important to me.

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

For all the oldschool sk8ers out there.....

SKATEBOARDING IS NOT A CRIME!!!!

Allright, thats outta my system. I actually haven't brought my skateboard but it sure was nice bringing the roller blades to work. The ocean path in Monterey was fun to blade on. Too bad the 767 doesn't go in there. Now that I'm a mainline pilot I guess I'm not allowed to skateboard, rollerblade, talk about girls, or do anything else that isn't approved by uptight jerkoffs with sticks shoved way up their a$$. You old farts always complain about the RJ pilots. Well, the other day I saw a 50ish deltoid with chops and a jacket with no sleaves. He looked comfortable, good for him. Not uptight like the rest of you. Maybe I should take pictures of all the stickers on the flightcases in the crew lounge too. The commuter pilot sticker police would be shocked at whats on all these 50 year old mens flightcases.......oh my, was that a pot plant on his bag???? Oh dear oh goodness, that gray haired pilot has a naughty word stuck on his bag! And I'm still ticked off that you can't by alcohol on Sundays....aarrrrrrrggggg. I'm so happy the church is saving me from the beer fairy.

Welcome to Delta!! How'd you slip in the door?? ....this whole hire-a-DCI-pilot thing is sure paying off....

Get your junior As$ back to L.A.........

 

[GuppyPuppy]

Hey GP stop being a tool box ...I too vote! let me repeat.... I too voted! I'll I can do is hope until I can vote again in 10 months.

How am I being a "tool box"? I never accused you of anything. All I said was that I HOPE you weren't falling for the new PWC structure.

Thanks for your vote and any future votes.

GP

 

[Redmeat]

I carry a guitar. If you see me, please approach me and you can explain how unprofessional I look. The opinions of FI.COM posters are very important to me.

Geekwithguitar


:laugh:

 

[Giggity]

Geekwithguitar


:laugh:

Your opinion matters to me bunches.

 

[curtaindriver]

Unprofessional cause you carry something with you???? I know a couple of 50 yr old's that carry roller blades with them and have for yrs... come on get a life you guys....

Roller blades?? Do you know the hardest thing about roller blading?............it's telling your dad you're GAY!!

CD

 

[flyboyike]

I carry a guitar. If you see me, please approach me and you can explain how unprofessional I look. The opinions of FI.COM posters are very important to me.

Professionalism or lack thereof aside, is carrying a guitar not a hassle? I mean, I won't even carry my laptops because of the smurf police, let alone a guitar.

 

[Going2Baja]

A 170 or 190 is the modern day replacement of the old DC-9. There is NO way a regional should be flying this jet. This should be kept for mainline and if required we should fly these under different work rules and pay...but under NO circumstances should we allow scope to be violated and have regional carriers fly this jet!!

Baja.

 

[Giggity]

Professionalism or lack thereof aside, is carrying a guitar not a hassle? I mean, I won't even carry my laptops because of the smurf police, let alone a guitar.

Yes, it is a pain. The only time it is not a pain is on the fifteen+ hour layover when I have time to kill. Then it is worth it. Now I have the added burden of knowing that some people might look at me and think I am unprofessional.

 

[Redmeat]

...but under NO circumstances should we allow scope to be violated and have regional carriers fly this jet!!

Baja.

That's what we said about XJ flying the Avro...That plane drove hard nosed mainline guys nuts!

Sorry for the thread drift...back to skateboarders and guitar players. Party on dude!

 

[lookin4better]

whoooooaa! Bro! I fly a jet bro! Hey bro, whats up? Hey bro, is it time to eat?... I am sure he is a blast to make fun of on a regular basis.

 

[clickclickboom]

I once rode a foldiong bicycle through the cote de zur airport in nice... It was fun

I also saw a comair crew wearing a delta uniform once.

AND YES WE HAVE RJ's AT JETBLUE

A bunch of shiny new jets that pay $94 in the left seat and $50ish in the right.. All these former regional guys come from their life of misery at mesa etc.. and see that $50,000 w2 and just nut one off right there in their pants..

Heck thats a $25,000 raise..

while the rest of us are just trying to figure out a way to support a household, wife, and 3 kids on $100k a year gross.

If you make less than 100k in this profession, have over 4000 hours, and are content with your career choice than you are a true fool

 

[Wesb737fo]

Geekwithguitar


:laugh:

" I gave my love a chicken....." Classic....

Is that a pledge pin! on your uniform?

 

[Fly4hire]

Yes, it is a pain. The only time it is not a pain is on the fifteen+ hour layover when I have time to kill. Then it is worth it. Now I have the added burden of knowing that some people might look at me and think I am unprofessional.

You need one of these. Not much bigger than an unprofessional Tennis racket, and you can play in a lot of places without pissing anyone off except those who wear their hat while taking a crap :cartman: hardly ever turn on the tube any more:

http://www.travelerguitar.com/

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Traveler-Guitar-Escape-EG1-A-Electric-Guitar?sku=528911

Add a Line 6 pocket Pod and you have way better effects plus can use an external power adapter and play with your MP3 player or laptop.

Reviews:

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Traveler+Guitar/Escape+EG-1/10/1

 

[MALSR]

We need to put in end to this and start a "is it ok to have skateboard or not poll." Who's on it? We can also have one for guitars.

 

[sayagain?]

I think we have the skateboarder finally responding!!!

You must be a BOB.

 

[BLUE BAYOU]

You must be a BOB.

From the new 3D movie Monsters vs Aliens?

http://www.impawards.com/2009/monsters_vs_aliens_ver3.html

 

[IAHERJ]

I got in a bit of trouble a year ago for calling the Great Lakes ramp in DEN a name. Ramp asked us to hold short of the "commuter ramp" after I'd sat at our gate watching just about every Great Lakes pilot walk under the nose of our airplane from the crewroom they have somewhere down under the concourse out to the planes they operate wherever they go. They all seemed to be carrying backpacks and I pointed this out to my captain. When asked to hold short of the "commuter ramp" by the ramp controller, I responded that we would hold short of the "backpack ramp".. but some were not as amused as my captain and I were... I still think these guys looked like goofballs but I guess that's where our profession is being taken by the new generation of LCC pilots and the commuter guys/gals who bitch about low pay but play the part of flip flop wearing college kids in semi-sort of pilot uniforms.... Thanks guys.. skate on dudes...

 

[lear31pilot]

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