pregnant???

[AV1ATRX]

I think the original poster has an amazing talent! To be able to simply look at a woman and guess her due date could probably make him a lot more money than flying airplanes. I mean, think of all the guys at the fair who guess your age. How much do they charge? I mean, he must be psychic or something. Wow, I'd love to meet this guy. Maybe he could also tell me when my upgrade is coming, so I can be a pregnant captain! I mean, they only let captains get pregnant, right? Not FO's?

Now, if he talked to them and got their due date straight from them, that's different.

Otherwise: MORON.

I guess I must be hormonal or something. And I'm not even pregnant!

(BTW, I know what the point actually was, but he's still a moron for the way he went about asking it.)

 

[CRJ puppy]

(BTW, I know what the point actually was, but he's still a moron for the way he went about asking it.)

Agreed.

 

[DX Rick]

I I mean, think of all the guys at the fair who guess your age. How much do they charge? I mean, he must be psychic or something. I mean, they only let captains get pregnant, right? Not FO's?

What do you mean?

I guess I must be hormonal or something. And I'm not even pregnant!

No, you're just another female.

 

[BeachBummer]

Some poor guy is going hungry tonight....

 

[Metro752]

So by that logic, he believes that the average idoit (like myself) would do something to harm himself (or herself)?

Air France CVR recording...

"...Hey, you wanna run this thing off the end of the runway?"

"Do you think we'll get hurt?"

"I'll make sure of it."

"You're not pregnant are you?"

"Of course not, why would I run an airplane into a ditch if I were pregnant?"

"Just checking, I think ref and 30 should work."

"We'll use 40, just to make sure."

"Good idea."

-

No one else found this EXTREMELY humorous? This is the best post I've read today.

 

[FedEx1]

What do you call an all female flight crew?


A cock-less pit


It's supposed to be - A BOX OFFICE

You dumba$$

I thought it was unmanned flight.

 

[FlyBunny]

Pregnancy...

Interesting...

So, pregnant women are not 'safe' to fly as a pilot...

Well, I invite all of you to start noticing the obese male pilots...I was in ground school with one who weighed over 300lbs and only 5'11"...and the one (captain) at MSP for one of our 'red tailed' airliners...now trying to pull the yoke back to 'teach him a lesson'.

Pink Sky...huh...

So, how does it feel when the sky is not pink and more and more women are flying...

Obviously...some of them are way better than you will ever be...

http://www.edwards.af.mil/archive/2004/2004-archive-female_commander.html

(Lets no even talk about the recent shuttle commander)

Just a thought...

Be nice, accept your own limitations, and welcome everyone to fly along with you...

Even on this 'anonymous' board, show some 'class' and 'respect' ... and act just like you would when waiting at the gate in your uniform ready to board...

Hope this helps with your insecurities!

 

[Stifler's Mom]

I'm more amazed at the number of male pilots that appear to be 7 months pregnant.

 

[Flying_Corporal]

I think the original poster has an amazing talent! To be able to simply look at a woman and guess her due date could probably make him a lot more money than flying airplanes. I mean, think of all the guys at the fair who guess your age. How much do they charge? I mean, he must be psychic or something. Wow, I'd love to meet this guy. Maybe he could also tell me when my upgrade is coming, so I can be a pregnant captain! I mean, they only let captains get pregnant, right? Not FO's?

It's pretty absurd what you've just written...

Now, if he talked to them and got their due date straight from them, that's different.

Otherwise: MORON.

I don't need a due date. I just stated an observation (several captains who were obviously pregnant in LGA).

(BTW, I know what the point actually was, but he's still a moron for the way he went about asking it.)

Please re-read my original post, because I didn't *ask* anything. But your emotional opinion is appreciated anyway .

Wow, I'd love to meet this guy.

Hey, if you're remotly attractive, send me a pm.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

I have nothing against pregnant women or them flying, only thing is SOME not all smell funny. I don't know if it's the hormones or what. Bring a car air freshner to hang on the compass if you fly with one.

 

[dhc8fo]

I'm more amazed at the number of male pilots that appear to be 7 months pregnant.

Now that.....that is the most hilarious true thing I have read for awhile.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

"Originally Posted by Stifler's Mom
I'm more amazed at the number of male pilots that appear to be 7 months pregnant."

Some guys I see in the terminal are more like 9 months pregnant and standing in line at BK or Micky D's. The JB crews all seem to be in at least "average" shape if not better.

 

[JT8D]

Political correctness will be our downfall.

 

[DX Rick]

Interesting...

So, pregnant women are not 'safe' to fly as a pilot...

Well, I invite all of you to start noticing the obese male pilots...I was in ground school with one who weighed over 300lbs and only 5'11"...and the one (captain) at MSP for one of our 'red tailed' airliners...now trying to pull the yoke back to 'teach him a lesson'.

Pink Sky...huh...

So, how does it feel when the sky is not pink and more and more women are flying...

Obviously...some of them are way better than you will ever be...

http://www.edwards.af.mil/archive/2004/2004-archive-female_commander.html

(Lets no even talk about the recent shuttle commander)

Just a thought...

Be nice, accept your own limitations, and welcome everyone to fly along with you...

Even on this 'anonymous' board, show some 'class' and 'respect' ... and act just like you would when waiting at the gate in your uniform ready to board...

Hope this helps with your insecurities!

You remind me of a girl I flew with once. She couldn't keep her mouth shut either

 

[cforst513]

my sister was over 8 months pregnant when we went on a family vacation and all she did all day was lay out in the sun. if she can do that and not complain or have difficulties, i would assume that a 7month pregnant woman could handle the duties of the job she's so used to. at 7 months, the baby weighs, what, like 2 or 3 pounds at most? if she's kept in shape and whatnot, she shouldn't be a blimp.

by the way, my sister will be the darkest, baddest-ass looking new mom in the maternity ward in the next few weeks allllllllllllll she freakin' does is "bake the baby", as she puts it

 

[FedEx1]

"Originally Posted by Stifler's Mom
I'm more amazed at the number of male pilots that appear to be 7 months pregnant."

Some guys I see in the terminal are more like 9 months pregnant and standing in line at BK or Micky D's.

Actually, it isn't called male pregnancy.

It is called Secondary Stall Protection. That's right, there is no way you will have a secondary stall after the first one, since there is no way you could possibly get the yoke back far enough.

 

[Dodge]

If pregnant pilots can get away with not looking sharp in their company uniform, then I can too. I never wear a hat or tuck in my shirt. I will always use the excuse of "gaining a couple of pounds" to make sure I can look the way I want to feel.

And yes, thats' right....I now where my pj's to every bank, doctor's office, PTA meeting, etc....that I go to. You slack asses wear your pj's to my office, expect the same from me.

 

[JT8D]

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[Rez O. Lewshun]

When writing policy for a pilot groups jumpseat manual, a jumpseater (on the flightdeck, at least) needs to have certian cognitive abilities. In other words, if a jumpseater showed up with an arm in a cast, he should be denied. His ability to function as a 'crewmember' is severly limited. He cannot open an emergency door, use emergency rope, etc. (remember, that is the jumpseat deal. A free ride in exchange for additional safety)

Now, let's get political and cultural. Perhaps Eurowennie wants to comment. In many European countires, when a crewmember becomes preganant she is done working. And is supported by a system.

What criteria (and culturial influences) is a doctor using to allow a pilot to fly in her third trimester? How effective will she be in an evacuation? Just as effective if she wasn't pregnant? Can a pregnant pilot use a five point harness. What will a 5 pt. harness, sudden stop/impact do to the fetus?

I can only shake my head, in that a woman in her third trimester who feels she must "do it all" is socially lost. The fear women have, that if they don't work to "be somebody" then they are nobody, is extremely powerful.

Many working mothers only have or can afford six weeks of maternaty leave. With FMLA maybe more. It is one thing to put your six week old baby in day care for a 9 to 5 job. It is shocking to put your infant in 'daycare' to do a four day trip. Air Line pilots, one would think, especially women, should be responsible enough not to "just get pregnant".

Maybe Mr. Mom is increasing in numbers or maybe men never agreed to the 'women have a right to work and have a family' mantra.

It's no wonder the "200 hour flight instructors" are self-entitled and demand thier jet jobs. They got it from thier parents.

 

[TinGoose1]

Well said. I wonder why the Feds haven't looked at the issue the same way? Some of the pregnant captains I've flown with would absolutely need assistance in an evac.