Yeah we 'see' the commuter!

[FedEx1]

We followed a "luv jet" into ELP once. Hope they SWA guys weren't upset when I called it that!!

 

[BoilerUP]

Today I was taxiing to the gate at ORD when I heard the ground controller tell a United "guppy" to follow the "Replacement Jet" ahead and to his left. I think everyone involved was clear on the request......

Gotta love ORD ground controllers...

 

[180ToTheMarker]

"Someone called my plane a commuter....my pu$$y hurts."

Oh man...I just spit my coffee all over my computer. You owe me a dunkin donuts coffee.

 

[WorldOnTime]

Oh man...I just spit my coffee all over my computer. You owe me a dunkin donuts coffee.

As long as I don't have to buy you a whole computer...no sweat!

 

[Midnight Flyer]

ASA on final, DAL being vectored for a visual last night. Everytime ATC referenced the RJ, DAL pilot responded, "we see the commuter", "we'll follow the commuter'.

Really, is this necessary? ASA pilots feel your pain, and we have no control over your management and their use of RJs. I busted my arse getting a DAL pilot the jump seat last month, and will continue to do so. I'm sure this is just one rotten apple in the bunch. Anyway, no big deal, just think comments like this help no one.

It's not that it's necessary, but why are you getting your panties in a wad over being called a commuter. ASA was a commuter for a long time and in my opinion, should still be one. What do you mean you feel their pain? You certainly don't seem to have a problem flying your little RJ on DAL's routes that should have Boeings on them. Part of the reason DAL has pilots on furlough is because you're stealing more and more of their routes.
Just my opinion.

 

[BigPappa]

And in my opinion Delta should've stuck with crop-dusting! They were at least making money. Imagine the crop that could be dusted with a 777. WOW

 

[BoilerUP]

It's not that it's necessary, but why are you getting your panties in a wad over being called a commuter. ASA was a commuter for a long time and in my opinion, should still be one. What do you mean you feel their pain? You certainly don't seem to have a problem flying your little RJ on DAL's routes that should have Boeings on them. Part of the reason DAL has pilots on furlough is because you're stealing more and more of their routes.
Just my opinion.

I think your opinion would be wrong.

Its not ASA's decision to fly "little RJs" on "routes that should have Boeings on them", its the decision of Delta management. There's no telling how many former mainline routes were unprofitable with narrowbodies before 9/11 and how many are now, but its safe to say some current RJ cities need more or all narrowbodies on them due to demand.

Lets also not forget that DAL pilots wanted nothing to do with the RJ in the early 1990s. DALPA also didn't want to merge seniority lists with ASA & Comair. Unfortunately, Delta pilots are now reaping the seeds they have sewn, although those most affected weren't around for either decision. And you want to blame RJ pilots. Unbelivable...

 

[PHXFLYR]

I think your opinion would be wrong.

Its not ASA's decision to fly "little RJs" on "routes that should have Boeings on them", its the decision of Delta management. There's no telling how many former mainline routes were unprofitable with narrowbodies before 9/11 and how many are now, but its safe to say some current RJ cities need more or all narrowbodies on them due to demand.

Lets also not forget that DAL pilots wanted nothing to do with the RJ in the early 1990s. DALPA also didn't want to merge seniority lists with ASA & Comair. Unfortunately, Delta pilots are now reaping the seeds they have sewn, although those most affected weren't around for either decision. And you want to blame RJ pilots. Unbelivable...

Yawn!!


PHXFLYR

 

[BenderGonzales]

Ever get the feeling that these guys who were hired after the turn of the century have a 1600 RVR view of the industry?

 

[tomcash]

ASA on final, DAL being vectored for a visual last night. Everytime ATC referenced the RJ, DAL pilot responded, "we see the commuter", "we'll follow the commuter'.quote]

So?

 

[pilot141]

So when I ask a guy I'm flying with for the first time what he did before he came here and he says "I was a commuter guy" should I shrink back and act all defensive because he just dropped a socially-charged word into the conversation?

Or should I say "Cool, who did you fly for?", and forget all the teeth-knashing, panty-wadding behavior I see around here, grow at least a semblance of a thick skin, have my humor-meter replaced and just fly the damn trip?

 

[Morning Wood]

It's not that it's necessary, but why are you getting your panties in a wad over being called a commuter. ASA was a commuter for a long time and in my opinion, should still be one. What do you mean you feel their pain? You certainly don't seem to have a problem flying your little RJ on DAL's routes that should have Boeings on them. Part of the reason DAL has pilots on furlough is because you're stealing more and more of their routes.
Just my opinion.

Wow. I wasn't aware that the pilots of regionals or commuters or whatever
you want to call them got together and decided to buy RJ's. They
also arranged all the financing and then put together flight schedules.
You learn something new everyday.

 

[say again]

What's the diiference when an RJ pilot says, "got the little guy in sight", when referencing a King Air????? I think the guy who complained about his pu$$y hurting was dead on. :laugh: Go get your ego checked if this really bothers you.

 

[(o) (o)]

was jumpseating to NRT a few years on UAL's B744 out of LAX...introduced myself to the crew and one of the relief pilots (who looked pretty young, ex military) turned over and asked what airplane I was flying, I said the "brasilia"..then he responded "what is that? is it even an airplane?"

having said that, not everyone at the majors/UAL are jerks like that. Have had great experiences jumpseating with just that one exception.

over and out..

 

[Chuck Yogourt]

Is this the same as Airtran pilots getting upset when we call them Valujet? Just wondering.

 

[Phaedrus]

Crescent wrench on an Otis.

 

[hotwing]

......

 

[Uppercrust]

Is this the same as Airtran pilots getting upset when we call them Valujet? Just wondering.

Yep. Easy though Charles, calling them that name on the radio could get your Chief Pilot a phone call. However, I'm sure your Chief would hang up after the guy introduced himself.

 

[Propblast]

One of the funniest things I've heard on the radio:

Controller: " United 123 do you have the Jetsteam 41 at your 3 o'clock in sight?"

United 123: "Yeah, we've got the mosquito in sight."

Controller: "Ok, the mosquito is 50 knots over the ground faster than you. Pick up your approach speed 30 knots and you're cleared for the visual 1 Right..."

The next transmission was laughter - not mine.

I wouldn't give it a second thought dude. I've been called far worse by far better.

-PB

 

[STL717]

When talking to ATC many other people are listening. You represent your airline with every transmission.

With enough unprofessional transmissions an airline will get a reputation that is less than professional.

I'll never forget the American Airlines pilot reply to "position and hold". "Roger, pull it out and hold it."

 

[C425Driver]

I don't think it was Delta, I think it was a different carrier, with the call sign "Wind Check".

Now that's funny!!

 

[Paul R. Smith]

Don't let this make or break your day.

 

[FCPhotography]

The guy has probably been saying "commuter" for 30 years since that is what most of the regionals have been. No big deal.

 

[FL350]

Freebrd, I bet you areone of those ASA/Comair pilots that tells non aviation people that you work for Delta. Those people make me want to puke.

BTW, what do you ASA people tell folks now? I used to work for Delta.

 

[3BCat]

In a Metro III over Lake Michigan at the butt crack of dawn...

ATC: "Mountain Air Cargo...you have traffic at your 12:00 and five miles, opposite direction one thousand feet below you. Its a Metroliner."

MAC: "Roger, we're looking for the San Antonio Sewer Tube"

ATC: "Midstate...you have traffic at 12:00 and three miles, it's ah...DH-6"

Midstate: Roger. No joy on the falling parts."

 

[Chuck Yogourt]

Freebrd, I bet you areone of those ASA/Comair pilots that tells non aviation people that you work for Delta. Those people make me want to puke.

BTW, what do you ASA people tell folks now? I used to work for Delta.

Don't kid yourself. I am sure they are thankful they DON'T work for Delta. I sure am.

 

[Midnight Flyer]

Don't kid yourself. I am sure they are thankful they DON'T work for Delta. I sure am.

Nice avtar..I love that movie!!

 

[Dumbluck]

being called a commuter bother you? wuss

while taxiing out in Toronto, flying the DoJet at the time, I was called a "Smurf-Jet" by ground as he was giving instructions to a Jazz CRJ. I responded and said "hey, thats papa smurf to to you" everybody laughed and we went on our way

move on and get some comebacks instead of whining about it

 

[Thedude]

Maybe cause some of us flew at the commuters before they were 121. And we used to refer to ourselves as commuter pilots.

All I can say is, take off the backpack, put away your Ipod and get over yourself.

 

[Freebrd]

Freebrd, I bet you areone of those ASA/Comair pilots that tells non aviation people that you work for Delta. Those people make me want to puke.

BTW, what do you ASA people tell folks now? I used to work for Delta.

No, I do not do that at all. I tell them I fly for ASA. When they say who, I say, you know, Delta Conn. When they say who again, I say a commuter outa ATL!

Seriously, this incident didn't bother me at all. Just thought it wasn't necesary that's all. But at least I stirred up a bunch of people up over this! :laugh: :beer: