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Rommel

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I heard today that there are some "900" FO's that wear their epaulets backward because they fly the "9"

Come on I thought the "I went to UND, I went to Riddle war" with jr fo's was funny, but seriously this just makes you look like a moron who can't put his uniform on right. Makes you wonder what else he can't put on the right way....


This ranks right up there with the RP fo saying he flys a "mini bus"
 
They may fly the "9" but 'em in a real -9 and they can't find their ass from a hole in the ground.
 
Rommel said:
I heard today that there are some "900" FO's that wear their epaulets backward because they fly the "9"

Come on I thought the "I went to UND, I went to Riddle war" with jr fo's was funny, but seriously this just makes you look like a moron who can't put his uniform on right. Makes you wonder what else he can't put on the right way....


This ranks right up there with the RP fo saying he flys a "mini bus"
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Yeah, and I hear some people don't always wear their hat... 'Tell me it's not true!!!' Rommel!
 
Seriously.....Dork is out there, and its rampant in the regionals and this industry, especially in young guys in the regionals...thank god its not catchy like a cold or the flu....maybe people should wear dust masks or get vaccinated just in case.
 
Epaulette covers that I have used are slightly narrower on one end than the other. Put them on one way and then the other. The one that goes on easiest is the right way.
 
Forgive us at XJ...

Haven't seen the epaulet thing just yet, but have heard some of the youngsters refer to the -900 as the "9." I have been quick to correct them as we all know there is only one "9." Trust me boys, the older fellows at XJ are doing our part to keep any cocky newbies in check. My favorites have been the guys who have been here for 6 months and are pissed because they're being "bumped down" back to straight reserve with recent realignments that have come out. What a bummer for them - considering the multitude of people in our ranks that sat straight Saab FO reserve for 4 years plus during our "dark ages." Please forgive our newbies, and all of us who are still struggling to learn how to land the 9... I mean, the -900.

MM
 
Rommel said:
This ranks right up there with the RP fo saying he flys a "mini bus"
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you mean our fine RP "FA" that say mini bus.

no FO calls it the minibus but hey this is gay hangar news so flame on
 
It isn't a new guy thing, just a personality thing. Prior to 9/11, a fairly senior Eagle captain would tell people he flew the 72. If they didn't push it, he would not elaborate that it was the ATR-72. Kind of funny when he would say it to AA guys.
 
FO 4 Life said:
It isn't a new guy thing, just a personality thing. Prior to 9/11, a fairly senior Eagle captain would tell people he flew the 72. If they didn't push it, he would not elaborate that it was the ATR-72. Kind of funny when he would say it to AA guys.
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Kind of like telling the NWA 747 guys in the Crew Customs line, "we just got in from London on the 340."
...............London, ON in the Saab 340. That's humorous. What's not is the d0uche bag XJ "9" FO who had his bars on backwards in MSP last week. I never would have believed it until I actually saw it with my own eyes. It was truly a sad, sad day.
I apologize on behalf of the majority of the professional pilots at Mesaba. These FOs are few and far between. It's just unfortunate that the interview process failed and these tools sliped through the cracks and are tainting a well respected pilot group.
 
Ah, yes, the "Bro FO", worthy of a topic of its own.
 
SEVEN said:
Kind of like telling the NWA 747 guys in the Crew Customs line, "we just got in from London on the 340."
...............London, ON in the Saab 340. That's humorous.
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I've done that one myself! But I can't hold a straight face and I always have to fess up.

MM
 
SEVEN said:
Kind of like telling the NWA 747 guys in the Crew Customs line, "we just got in from London on the 340."
...............London, ON in the Saab 340. That's humorous. What's not is the d0uche bag XJ "9" FO who had his bars on backwards in MSP last week. I never would have believed it until I actually saw it with my own eyes. It was truly a sad, sad day.
I apologize on behalf of the majority of the professional pilots at Mesaba. These FOs are few and far between. It's just unfortunate that the interview process failed and these tools sliped through the cracks and are tainting a well respected pilot group.
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In that case did you mention anything to him/her?
 
Mesabi Miner said:
Haven't seen the epaulet thing just yet, but have heard some of the youngsters refer to the -900 as the "9." I have been quick to correct them as we all know there is only one "9." Trust me boys, the older fellows at XJ are doing our part to keep any cocky newbies in check.
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You know, as I've thought about this more and more, it has really struck me as rediculous--not rediculous that someone would refer to the -900 as the "9," but rediculous that someone would throw a tantrum because someone else did. Could it be possible that those "youngsters" are just looking for an easy one to two syllable response when asked what type of airplane they are flying? As in the "2," the "7", the "9"... I'm pretty sure they aren't trying to purport themselves as DC-7 pilots when they answer with the "7." In context, it makes perfect sense to answer with the "9."

So just relax, guys. It isn't an affront to you... even though you guys take everything that way.

It basically seems that this whole thread is a result of someone waking up one day and thinking, "I need to get a hair up my arse about something, but what? Oh, that "9" FO will do nicely."

-Goose
 
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