To Skywest pilots: what's your problem with Mesaba?

[goodpilotithink]

they are just mad becuse you didn't fight more for more pay,,,,after all, they do depend on us for their pay and work rules. I think the word is moocher? May be spelled wrong but you get the point.

 

[CptMurf]

they are just mad becuse you didn't fight more for more pay,,,,after all, they do depend on us for their pay and work rules. I think the word is moocher? May be spelled wrong but you get the point.

Interesting, since I make the same as them right now (same seat/equiptment) and will make more than them Dec.1st, with the next SnapBack.

 

[Northern Lights]

I'm not Skywest, but I hate Mesaba. Crappy airline from a customer standpoint, unethical, and they train with pax on board. I've also seen them do some really bad flying. Just saying.

Don't worry, when XJ gets rid of the rest of the Saabs, you will have FOD all to yourself. I guess the total lack of airline service will hurt the town more than a Saab doing a go-around in MVFR.

 

[undpilot]

On a side note is there a way to put an end to Mesaba saying "Seeee Yaaaaaaaaaaa" every time they talk to ramp/ground/tower/departure? It makes you guys look like a bunch of retards.

 

[LazyLightnin']

What's with the middle finger from the cockpit? Hello idiots, passengers have eyes too and love to make comments.

That's what the flight spoilers are for.

 

[cjdriver]

Is that all you guys got? Where's the comment on how I must have got turned down by mesaba/commair/name your pft outfit? No skin off my nose if you shut down service at an airport, in fact that will ensure my job security, and I'll probably get a raise. Now, gear up.....shut up.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

The History of "The Finger"

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Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, and proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers.

Without the middle finger it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow. English soldiers, therefore, would be incapable of fighting in the future.

This famous weapon was made of the native English Yew tree, and the act of drawing the longbow was known as "plucking the yew" (or "pluck yew"). Much to the bewilderment of the French, the English won a major upset and began mocking the French by waving their middle fingers at the defeated French, saying, "See, we can still pluck yew! "PLUCK YEW!" Since 'pluck yew' is rather difficult to say, the difficult consonant cluster at the beginning has gradually changed to a labiodental fricative 'F', and thus the words often used in conjunction with the one-finger-salute are mistakenly thought to have something to do with an intimate encounter.

It is also because of the pheasant feathers on the arrows used with the longbow that the symbolic gesture is known as "giving the bird".. And yew thought yew knew everything.
​

 

[Goose Egg]

On a side note is there a way to put an end to Mesaba saying "Seeee Yaaaaaaaaaaa" every time they talk to ramp/ground/tower/departure? It makes you guys look like a bunch of retards.

Amen. Retards.

 

[buscap]

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Before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the French, anticipating victory over the English, and proposed to cut off the middle finger of all captured English soldiers.

Without the middle finger it would be impossible to draw the renowned English longbow. English soldiers, therefore, would be incapable of fighting in the future.

This famous weapon was made of the native English Yew tree, and the act of drawing the longbow was known as "plucking the yew" (or "pluck yew"). Much to the bewilderment of the French, the English won a major upset and began mocking the French by waving their middle fingers at the defeated French, saying, "See, we can still pluck yew! "PLUCK YEW!" Since 'pluck yew' is rather difficult to say, the difficult consonant cluster at the beginning has gradually changed to a labiodental fricative 'F', and thus the words often used in conjunction with the one-finger-salute are mistakenly thought to have something to do with an intimate encounter.

It is also because of the pheasant feathers on the arrows used with the longbow that the symbolic gesture is known as "giving the bird".. And yew thought yew knew everything.
​

This is great!!

I'm gonna fact check it though!!!

 

[rightrudder]

Once had a Northwest DC9 FO flip us off during taxi in EWR. He thought we were going to try to cut them off, which wasn't the case. I couldn't believe it. Very professional.

 

[FlySacto]

I am too. The other bases complain that we don't say "hi" when we pass them by and give them the silent treatment. They do the same thing when I pass them and try to say "hi". I think it's an envious thing cause I know some of them want to come to SLC but can't or won't.

Oh Sh*t! I almost spit out some of my REAL BEER when I read that. How much of that poor crap did you have to drink to come up with that excuse?

 

[Metro752]

Ccccccccccccccccccccccyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

[Axel]

If someone shows me a middle finger, it is because they are angry. Their middle finger does not make me angry, it amuses me.

You are angry, I am amused: you lose.

 

[Caspian27]

I am too. The other bases complain that we don't say "hi" when we pass them by and give them the silent treatment. They do the same thing when I pass them and try to say "hi". I think it's an envious thing cause I know some of them want to come to SLC but can't or won't.

This is the dumbest post in this thread. Why would anyone want to be in SLC unless you're a Joseph Smith Enthusiast (not that there's anything wrong with that). There are nicer cities out there; where you don't get ostracized from society if you don't think Joseph Smith is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

You can't deny that that SLC is the companies baby. We lost some Delta block hours, but instead of lines being reduced in SLC, they're reduced in DEN and ORD. Maybe it's us. Maybe we in the other bases are just a little tired of the Salt Lake-centric attitude.

 

[MesabaDriver]

I'm not Skywest, but I hate Mesaba. Crappy airline from a customer standpoint, unethical, and they train with pax on board. I've also seen them do some really bad flying. Just saying.

Well since your a "2nd generation corporate pilot" your mommy and/or daddy must not have been able to hack it in 121 flying either. I'd stay in the General Aviation forum. It's probally more your speed.

 

[say again]

Ahhhh, nothing like the professionalism and maturity of pilots.

 

[Goose Egg]

Why would anyone want to be in SLC unless you're a Joseph Smith Enthusiast (not that there's anything wrong with that).

http://www.alta.com/

There are nicer cities out there...

If you like to have a good job, do outdoorsie things, have them in very close proximity, and have a manageable cost of living for your trouble, there are very few.

...where you don't get ostracized from society if you don't think Joseph Smith is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

I'm sorry if that's been your experience. Personally, I have a number of good friends that think that Budda is the best thing since sliced bread. Funny, they haven't mentioned being ostracized. I think it depends on your attitude as much as it does the locals'.

-Goose

 

[viper548]

If you like to have a good job, do outdoorsie things, have them in very close proximity, and have a manageable cost of living for your trouble, there are very few.

-Colorado Springs
-Denver

Both are domiciles

 

[Goose Egg]

-Colorado Springs
-Denver

Both are domiciles

Colorado has some incredible outdoorsie stuff. The really good skiing in SLC is closer. And cheaper. And less crowded.

But that's not the point. My point was that there are reasons other than religious to live in SLC. Out of my coworkers at SKW, I'd say that 50% are LDS. Out of that 50%, I'd say that 50% are practicing. So I suppose you could make the argument that 75% of the SLC domicile are being forced into living in SLC, but it would be an incredible stretch.

That's all I'm trying to say.

 

[pilotguy143]

All I can say, is that I LOVE Goose egg!!!!!

 

[big shacks]

Really ......four pages of this!

 

[-FlyAuburn-]

Every airline trains with pax on board... it's called IOE...

Not when the guy in the right seat has 200 hours. It's called training someone who a year ago didn't know what "rotate" meant. IOE is supposed to be about airline specific operations and the aircraft, not training on the basics.

 

[cfi_greg]

This is the dumbest post in this thread. Why would anyone want to be in SLC unless you're a Joseph Smith Enthusiast (not that there's anything wrong with that). There are nicer cities out there; where you don't get ostracized from society if you don't think Joseph Smith is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

You can't deny that that SLC is the companies baby. We lost some Delta block hours, but instead of lines being reduced in SLC, they're reduced in DEN and ORD. Maybe it's us. Maybe we in the other bases are just a little tired of the Salt Lake-centric attitude.

I won't deny that SLC gets the best flying out there. But if your a person that likes the outdoors, SLC is not a bad place to be based. Come on skiing 25 min away. DEN can't say that. Sh*t, 25 min from DEN and your still on the rd that goes to the airport.

 

[10nCLR]

This thread is the best. Oh, Yeaaah!!!!!!!! Raise your hand if you actually read all of the posts. lol

 

[XPOO]

I read them all.

:cartman: Screw you guys, I'm going home.

 

[XPOO]

The real answer to your question is, the pilot that flipped you off only saw the first part of your company's name. He didn't see the "ba" at the end. He's sorry for the confusion.

 

[snap145]

Well since your a "2nd generation corporate pilot" your mommy and/or daddy must not have been able to hack it in 121 flying either. I'd stay in the General Aviation forum. It's probally more your speed.

this is fanfriggentastic!!!!!.....

 

[snap145]

The real answer to your question is, the pilot that flipped you off only saw the first part of your company's name. He didn't see the "ba" at the end. He's sorry for the confusion.

BAAM!....2 for 2...today is a good day

 

[cjdriver]

Originally Posted by MesabaDriver
Well since your a "2nd generation corporate pilot" your mommy and/or daddy must not have been able to hack it in 121 flying either. I'd stay in the General Aviation forum. It's probally more your speed.

this is fanfriggentastic!!!!!.....

Yeah, I love this coming from the "put it on daddy's card" gang. Enjoy your turkey day at IHOP.

 

[cjdriver]

Oh, and say hi to TSA for me. I won't see them til next year on my way to recurrent.