Pilots are idiots???

[Joshrk22]

No, all this forum proves is that when people don't have to sign their name or show their face, opinions and smart *ss coments flow very freely. I think many times a pilot's confidence is mistaken for cockiness. I think the same applies to mechanics.

Very well put. I totally agree. Head over to baseops, into the military world, and you will notice some very cocky pilots. But then again, when you are sitting in some of the best & most expensive jets, went through the best training, and getting shot at, you have the right to be "cocky", I guess. I just try to watch my mouth around you guys, because I could one day work for one of you, that's the way I see it.

 

[Fugawe]

The assumption that pilots are the upper level is arrogance, and foolishness.

Wow Avbug, I don't now what else to say to you.

Reread my post. I made no claims, and no assumptions. You are inferring and assuming an awful lot from my post. You are 'assuming' I write with arrogance. You are assuming I claim to be 'there'. I claim jack.

I am awed by the good fortune I've had to get the training I've had. I'm awed by some of the great folks I work with. I'm awed by the fantastic machines I've been lucky enough to fly.

I'm confident, yes. This comes from years, and many hours in numerous jets. This is not arrogance. Fellow crewmembers expect this confidence, my company expects this confidence, the pax expect this confidence.

If you don't have this confidence, then I certainly don't want my wife and kids riding with you.

Fugawe

 

[avbug]

I don't want your wife or kids riding with me either.

I have full confidence in what I do, but I'm not in awe of my aircraft, my training, or myself. No matter how you slice it or spin it, being in awe of one's self and experience goes far beyond conceit.

As does being full of ones self enough to see ones self as the top, above all else.

 

[banned username 1]

No, all this forum proves is that when people don't have to sign their name or show their face, opinions and smart *ss coments flow very freely. I think many times a pilot's confidence is mistaken for cockiness. I think the same applies to mechanics.

BINGO!

Correct on all counts (In my humblest of opinions)

 

[Fugawe]

I don't want your wife or kids riding with me either.

I have full confidence in what I do, but I'm not in awe of my aircraft, my training, or myself. No matter how you slice it or spin it, being in awe of one's self and experience goes far beyond conceit.

As does being full of ones self enough to see ones self as the top, above all else.

Ah Avbug, I'm starting to get the picture. You're a great spinmeister -- careful though, so was Don Quixote.

You have way too many demons for me to entertain. Perhaps your epaulets are just big chips, don't know.

You are averaging just under 100 posts/month on this forum. Don't know if you're the majority poster on other forums, I don't troll around that much. Get out, smell the roses, ease up, there is no conspiracy.

I'm done, mea culpa, uncle, you win, you own the forum, you da' man/woman, you bad, go dude, etc.

Best of luck - seriously,

Fugawe

 

[30West]

In my experience I've met just as many dumbasses holding a wrench as holding a yoke. I've also met just as many good guys holding wrenches as yokes as well. Arguing over which group is dumber is pointless because there isn't one.

 

[avbug]

At least thus far no one has offered,

"Oh yeah? Well my crew chief can beat up your crew Chief!"

Not yet, anyway.


I can beat up your crew chief. But that's really beside the point.

 

[mcjohn]

I don't want your wife or kids riding with me either.


I can beat up your crew chief. But that's really beside the point.

NIIICE!

 

[Wyatt]

Ah Avbug, I'm starting to get the picture. You're a great spinmeister -- careful though, so was Don Quixote.

You have way too many demons for me to entertain. Perhaps your epaulets are just big chips, don't know.

You are averaging just under 100 posts/month on this forum. Don't know if you're the majority poster on other forums, I don't troll around that much. Get out, smell the roses, ease up, there is no conspiracy.

I'm done, mea culpa, uncle, you win, you own the forum, you da' man/woman, you bad, go dude, etc.

Best of luck - seriously

Fugawe

Nice try dude....but Ive read some of his other posts. Flattery aint gonna de-fuse the avbug. :nuts:

 

[avbug]

Darn tootin'!