Pilot = Women are impressed???

[lawfly]

As compared to what?

 

[Goose Egg]

The reactions that I get from females fall into four general categories, and this is after them having to ask me what I do--I'll always tell someone, but only if they ask first. I'm modest.

Anyway, the categories are:

1. Being sociopathicly attracted because they think that pilots are risk takers and womanizers.
2. Being impressed because they see that it's unique, complex, and interesting work.
3. Apathy; ambivalence.
4. Avoiding me because they think that I'm a risk taker and/or a womanizer.

Ideally, I look for reaction #2. (Read I'm extremely unlikely to reciprocate interest unless I get reaction #2.)

-Goose

 

[Gulfstream 200]

...I say I'm in the high speed pressurized aluminum tubing industry

OK Maverick...



stop with that crap.

 

[lawfly]

I test their reactions and if it's not happening, I hand them the attorney business card. Just joking. Sort of. Can't really answer the original poster's question without getting into a lot of variables--not the least of which is you, the guy. Unfortunately, a lot of times, I have to explain that the idiot, possibly intoxicated, non-instrumented 70 hour jerk who nearly killed her is not the same as the ATP certificated instructor she is talking to. This after she tells me the horror story of the previous flight with Bozo the Clown (just described). There is a fair amount of that out there, too. The real test is actually taking her up. I've had many memorable dates which involved flying. But I think you, as a person, are going to be at least 50% responsible for her reaction. Are women "impressed" by you generally? (Rhetorical question.) But telling her and taking her up are two different things. And, as I said in my post, above, "As compared to what"?

 

[Axel]

The only people who are impressed by pilots are the pilots who are impressed by themselves.

 

[AA717driver]

The only people who are impressed by pilots are the pilots who are impressed by themselves.

No, I don't believe that's true at all.

I tell lots of people I'm a pilot (usually they ask about the green flight jacket or the oversized Ray-ban Aviators I wear). Most times, once I tell them I fly a Gulfstream (we Gulfstream pilots usually call it a "G-whizz") and where I've been lately, they just stare, speechless.

Now, that's respect. And THAT makes it ALL worth it. TC

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Almost all are impressed with me until the first date when I tell them I can't afford a car and that they'll have to pick me up at my parent's house.

 

[lawfly]

Saw some real hotties getting off a G-III recently. It pulled up next to our Citation at SDM Customs. We were both coming in from Cabo. Don't think they were close personal friends of the Captain, though, but who knows? But, hey,
I'd have to take my best shot with the attorney card and some natural charm if I'm up against a smooth-talkin' G-whizz driver. Maybe don't even disclose my CE-500 ATP.

 

[Skyranger777]

I would not suggest trying the pilot line any where in FL. though. Especially around the Daytona Beach area.

Why is that? Are people sick of the wanna be "Riddle" pilots? Or just the enormous amount of air traffic?
just wondering never hung out around that area

 

[siucavflight]

When I walk into a bar I sit right down next to the best looking girl in the place, dosent matter if she is alone or not. Throw my license right out on the bar where she can see it, never saying a word, within five minutes we are in the bathroom fornicating.

 

[JumpCaptain]

They told us at Embry-Riddle not to worry about woman, since we will never need one.

:laugh:

 

[EDUC8-or]

I don't have to tell women I'm a pilot, they can tell by my company ID when I hit the bars. They're always impressed until I get drunk and stumble into them and spill my drink on their shirt. It sure is hard to see in those dark and smoky bars with my aviators on.

 

[GVFlyer]

When a guy tries to impress me with the whole "I'm a pilot" routine, I find it hilarious because I'm also a pilot and I know half of the fluff you just told me was BS. I usually don't tell people right away...I say I'm in the high speed pressurized aluminum tubing industry and then let them dribble on about being a pilot.

Evil woman, but cute screen name.


GV

 

[mcjohn]

One time I forgot my I.D. in a bar and whipped out my TWO certificates. Yes that right! TWO whole licences (commercial and CFI)...................
Can't really remember anything after that except being forcefully removed from the building.

My wife gets turned on by my uniform. Like I have said, I am a FO (3 stripes) in a C172! Has nothing to do with being a pilot though. It could be a cop, fireman, marine, whatever uniform and she'd get all frisky.

 

[leardawg]

I've had impressed reactions when I tell people I'm a pilot. I've gotten out of a speeding ticket because I was in uniform and "on my way to get my flight on time." I won a custody case over my daughter; my lawyer told me courts generally look at some professions as indicative of "stability, responsibilty and maturity". Bank loan officers, apartment rental managers, etc. seem duly impressed and pleased of my "risk factor".But I've NEVER been laid or gotten to 2nd base because I'm a pilot! (In other words, pulling out the "pilot card" never made an ounce of difference).

 

[GVFlyer]

The reactions that I get from females fall into four general categories, and this is after them having to ask me what I do--I'll always tell someone, but only if they ask first. I'm modest.

Anyway, the categories are:

1. Being sociopathicly attracted because they think that pilots are risk takers and womanizers.
2. Being impressed because they see that it's unique, complex, and interesting work.
3. Apathy; ambivalence.
4. Avoiding me because they think that I'm a risk taker and/or a womanizer.

Ideally, I look for reaction #2. (Read I'm extremely unlikely to reciprocate interest unless I get reaction #2.)

-Goose

Good analysis. You can always work the bad boy angle. "That's right! Ice... man. I am dangerous."


GV

 

[blzr]

honestly, you can get more action by telling them you are a roofer. It has worked for me on a coulpe of occasions. I played the pilot card when I was a student pilot and it didn't work and I felt like a wanna-be so I didn't use that one again.

 

[RichardRambone]

I tell them I'm a manager at the Geek Squad. Works everytime.

 

[GVFlyer]

honestly, you can get more action by telling them you are a roofer. It has worked for me on a coulpe of occasions. I played the pilot card when I was a student pilot and it didn't work and I felt like a wanna-be so I didn't use that one again.

Do you have a cool uniform? Chicks dig a man in uniform and every girls crazy "'bout a sharp dressed man".


Clean shirt, new shoes
and I don't know where I am goin' to.
Silk suit,black tie,
I don't need a reason why.
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
coz' every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

gold watch, diamond ring,
I ain' missin'not a single thing.
And cufflinks, stick pin
when I step out I'm gonna do you in.
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
coz' every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

Top coat, top hat,
I don't worry coz my wallet's fat.
Black shades, white gloves,
lookin' sharp and lookin' for love.
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
coz' every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.



GV





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[CrimsonEclipse]

Why is that? Are people sick of the wanna be "Riddle" pilots? Or just the enormous amount of air traffic?
just wondering never hung out around that area

They're know as Riddle Diddles locally. I'd call myself a sewer shoveler trainee
before I'd ID myself as a pilot in Daytona.

CE



(just sayin')