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gunfyter said:
Yeah. Both companies have 15 to 20% of the pilot force on furlough....
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I'd say things are going well when everyone is back to work at both places. 'Til then, it ain't so rosy anywhere. Shares, Flex, Flops, and NJA.
 
OPECJet said:
I'd say things are going well when everyone is back to work at both places. 'Til then, it ain't so rosy anywhere. Shares, Flex, Flops, and NJA.
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True that. I meant it more from a financial viewpoint. The longer things go well, the quicker folks will get that call.
 
G200_PILOT said:
True that. I meant it more from a financial viewpoint. The longer things go well, the quicker folks will get that call.
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The longer DS continues to shrink the fleet, the longer before any of us get a recall as well. Furloughs are more likely than recalls if that continues.
 
You guys are gonna let a fat, bald midget get this thing stirred up again?????

Come on Castanza, get back under steinbreners desk where you belong!
 
G200_PILOT said:
True that. I meant it more from a financial viewpoint. The longer things go well, the quicker folks will get that call.
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I figured. I take no offense. Good financials are certainly the start. I'm hoping we'll get some new leadership in that will balance good operations with good finance. If that happens we'll be in good shape.
 
OPECJet said:
I figured. I take no offense. Good financials are certainly the start. I'm hoping we'll get some new leadership in that will balance good operations with good finance. If that happens we'll be in good shape.
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Hey, look at it this way, December is just around the corner...
 
... and from what I've been consistently hearing, better get your rest now because you are going to be working hard this December! Fly safe everyone!
 
Jack -

I plan on being rested even in December. The contract gives me the freedom to pull the plug if scheduling or just plain bad luck pushes me into a fatigued state. I used that provision twice in August. Before that, I had used it once in the past year. I'm certain that the majority of guys will use it as required to insure a safe and rested busy season. I know I will.
 
johnsonrod said:
If you think this economy is bad, just imagine Obama in a 2nd term when he has NOTHING TO LOSE....:eek::eek::mad::puke:
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Oh, come on now. It's going to take a few years to see the results from the bold moves that Obama is putting into place. Our second term will be the beginning of a "golden times" period in American history.

BTW, your avatar keeps puking on my post!
 
AftCG182 said:
Oh, come on now. It's going to take a few years to see the results from the bold moves that Obama is putting into place. Our second term will be the beginning of a "golden times" period in American history.

BTW, your avatar keeps puking on my post!
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Bwahahahahahaha. Stop it man, you're killin' me.

Oh wait. Please tell me you ARE joking...
 
gunfyter said:
You'd be surprised what a Dem president can accomplish with a Republican Congress... It worked for Clinton....
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As a country, we're all playing for the same team. Unfortunately, like you mentioned, congress doesn't see it that way. They're going to continue being difficult in an effort to delay any improvements that the Obama administration might try to make. Childish, if you ask me. I'm an Independant voter, which makes the games that the government play seem even more ridiculous.

You ought to see the krap that the NYS government pulls, year after year. NY State would really be a great place to live if it weren't for the taxes and the joke of a gov't in Albany. Trust me, I live here.
 
I have no doubt you guys will operate safely and efficiently for the owners this winter, as it should be. If that triggers too many sell offs and the company has to recall a few for a couple of hours, so be it. If they don't sell off enough to trigger the fun, that's fine too.

As far as Obama "not having anything to lose", he's got many hands up his rectum, and the people attached to those hands have plenty to lose. No continuing agenda can work if you piss everybody off and can't get your guys elected. We will no doubt pay an extended price for the shenanigans caused by this, but that's our own fault for putting these schmucks in charge to begin with. Hell, the source of this meltdown was re-elected during the middle of it with his name being smeared nationally. If that ain't stupid I'll kiss yer _ _ _.....
 
AftCG182 said:
As a country, we're all playing for the same team. Unfortunately, like you mentioned, congress doesn't see it that way. They're going to continue being difficult in an effort to delay any improvements that the Obama administration might try to make. Childish, if you ask me. I'm an Independant voter, which makes the games that the government play seem even more ridiculous.

You ought to see the krap that the NYS government pulls, year after year. NY State would really be a great place to live if it weren't for the taxes and the joke of a gov't in Albany. Trust me, I live here.
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Affirmative and verified.

How bout that Espada guy.... :uzi:
 
AftCG182 said:
You ought to see the krap that the NYS government pulls, year after year. NY State would really be a great place to live if it weren't for the taxes and the joke of a gov't in Albany. Trust me, I live here.
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You need to swim across the lake to Vermont! :)
 
AftCG182 said:
Oh, come on now. It's going to take a few years to see the results from the bold moves that Obama is putting into place. Our second term will be the beginning of a "golden times" period in American history.

BTW, your avatar keeps puking on my post!
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Wow, thanks for the laugh. That is some funny stuff right there.
 
I'm Back. My apologies to the moderators (especially Lear70) and the person whose name I used. I will try to be much more careful in the future.
Helm
Wow, this thread has really exploded while I was gone!
 
Grizz said:
Jack -

I plan on being rested even in December. The contract gives me the freedom to pull the plug if scheduling or just plain bad luck pushes me into a fatigued state. I used that provision twice in August. Before that, I had used it once in the past year. I'm certain that the majority of guys will use it as required to insure a safe and rested busy season. I know I will.
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You look pretty rested when you ride in the back of a Gulfstream.
 
jenex said:
You look pretty rested when you ride in the back of a Gulfstream.
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That was a sweet deal. Early morning flight home from PBI to PNE. Much better than the AirTran flight they had me on. Probably never get repeated again. Thanks for the ride if you were one of those guys.
 
Grizz -
I have no doubt that you and the vast majority of crews will do what is necessary to be ready for each flight. Still doesn't mean you won't be ready for some down-time when you get off your tour. :beer:
 
I am on the 15 day too. Had a lot of 4 day tours lately. It hasn't been bad... the only fatiguing thing has been the 3 leg airlines home in the middle seat of a 737 or MD80. Topped off with an ERJ all the way from Cleveland.


And who knew the best way home to San Antone from Chicago was through Denver? RJs all the way.

But my favorite is IAD through BWI via rental car after a 2 leg airline... for a pax trip.
 
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Don't think it was him. Since the post was deleted, I'm not sure. I think it was the guy who owned the board that was shut down.
Helm
 

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