Those darn regional pilots overflew MSP!!!

[crj567]

Admitting that they were nighty-nite would look much better than admitting they were looking at an anime porn site.

-You know some stupid crap regs are gonna come from this!

 

[johnpeace]

Investigators say the pilots recounted that they became engrossed in a heated discussion about a newly designed work-schedule system -- a controversial topic among pilots since Northwest was merged with Delta Air Lines Inc. Both pilots retrieved their laptops, and the first officer demonstrated to the captain how the new scheduling system worked.

During what the safety board described as a "concentrated period of discussion," neither pilot monitored the progress of the airplane nor air-traffic control communications. The pilots failed to notice when Northwest dispatchers sent repeated messages that popped up on the cockpit display screens.

Five minutes before the scheduled landing, a flight attendant called the cockpit on the intercom to inquire about preparing the cabin for landing, according to people familiar with the pilots' statements. It was then, the pilots said, that they realized they had overshot Minneapolis and re-established contact with controllers.

Controllers quizzed the pilots about what happened. The pilots radioed back a terse response, saying the lapse was due to "just cockpit distraction" and "dealing with company issues," according to an NTSB summary.

Though pilots say it happens relatively infrequently, cockpit crews sometimes do open up personal laptops while cruising in good weather during quiet periods when automated flight-management systems are fully engaged. According to some pilots, members of crews have even been known to play DVDs on laptops in the cockpit to pass the time on particularly long overwater and international flights.

Federal safety rules don't prohibit laptops in cockpits. However, Delta put out a statement saying the airline expressly forbids pilots from using laptops or engaging in personal activity that could distract from their flight duties.

Think these guys will have jobs next month?

Certificates, even?

 

[buscap]

The newest!!

http://blogs.ajc.com/mike-luckovich/files/2009/10/mike10282009.jpg

 

[CoolSidePillow]

Regional JET pilots are still the scum of industry

 

[Tomct]

Lost their jobs.....AND their tickets! Should NEVER have lied.

By the way, when the Airbus comes to the "End of the yellow brick road," it gives audible clicks....it would have definitely gotten their attention, PROVIDED they were awake.

We are ALL going to pay for THIS mistake. :bawling:

 

[buscap]

Lost their jobs.....AND their tickets! Should NEVER have lied.

By the way, when the Airbus comes to the "End of the yellow brick road," it gives audible clicks....it would have definitely gotten their attention, PROVIDED they were awake.

We are ALL going to pay for THIS mistake. :bawling:

Question here: How loud is an incoming ACARS message on that thing. The CRJ is so loud, I wear an adult diaper, just in case it goes off in flight.

I'm starting to think those guys were watching movies on their laptops, with earbuds!!!

 

[LazyLightnin']

Lost their jobs.....AND their tickets! Should NEVER have lied.

By the way, when the Airbus comes to the "End of the yellow brick road," it gives audible clicks....it would have definitely gotten their attention, PROVIDED they were awake.

We are ALL going to pay for THIS mistake. :bawling:

The NTSB is pushing for cameras to be installed in the flight deck.

 

[Flightdawg]

The NTSB is pushing for cameras to be installed in the flight deck.

Will they come with alarm clocks?

 

[LazyLightnin']

Will they come with alarm clocks?

Yes, Radio. They will come with alarm clocks.

 

[Tomct]

The NTSB is pushing for cameras to be installed in the flight deck.

Can you imagine how much Duct Tape will be used for the "Cover-Up" operation? Or the FINGER being shot at the camera. LOL

The chirp is fairly loud...if they had ear buds in, your right, they probably would not have heard it. I STILL say they were ASLEEP! ;-)

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

Question here: How loud is an incoming ACARS message on that thing. The CRJ is so loud, I wear an adult diaper, just in case it goes off in flight.

I'm starting to think those guys were watching movies on their laptops, with earbuds!!!

The ACARS on the bus doesn't make any sound typically. In this situation, it wouldn't have made a sound.

 

[contrail67]

I just wrote my congressman. Surely we need some legislation on this!!??

These inexperienced regional pilots can't be permitted to tool around, endangering the flying public. My gosh!! What will we do?

I guess it's back to an ATP and moon landing to get hired!!!

Those darn regional pilots!!

Next thing you know, they'll be landing on taxiways!!!!

I'll never fly on a regional jet...you can bet on that!!!

I take it you got turned down at a major???? Or did they even call you.

 

[Scope out RJ's]

I take it you got turned down at a major???? Or did they even call you.

That would be a big "YES"!

 

[buscap]

Do I sound like some pathetic mainline pilot, so full of myself that I would trade verbage on the regional boards, giving myself yet another opportunity to remind everyone of my status?

No...that would be you guys...and the general.

So, go back to your country clubs and champagne fountains and leave me in my closet of self loathing doubt. I am nothing. I am not worth the retinal effort you spend reading my posts. Your keyboard strokes are wasted with the act of a reply. Do not look upon me with pity, I pray, for you are the less for the effort and I would not wish that upon one as high as thee!!! Ye...varily!!!!!

 

[Scope out RJ's]

Do I sound like some pathetic mainline pilot, so full of myself that I would trade verbage on the regional boards, giving myself yet another opportunity to remind everyone of my status?

No you sound like some sniveling crying little dickhead rj lifer loser who's mad that his career, much like his social life is in the gutter!

No...that would be you guys...and the general.

So, go back to your country clubs and champagne fountains and leave me in my closet of self loathing doubt. I am nothing. I am not worth the retinal effort you spend reading my posts. Your keyboard strokes are wasted with the act of a reply. Do not look upon me with pity, I pray, for you are the less for the effort and I would not wish that upon one as high as thee!!! Ye...varily!!!!!

Great. Now back to your closet. I'm sure you're due to come out any day now. Does the sunlight hurt your eyes?