Originally Posted by
reverserunlocked
Sad end to a Queen and even sadder for it spell the end of the whole airline. It must focus the mind somewhat if you’re flying for a carrier with only a couple of aircraft that even a minor prang rendering the aircraft U/S for a period of time might be enough to put the whole company under.
They have already been under: Tradeiwnds Airlines went Tango Uniform in 2008 with all pilots furloughed.
Then from the ashes rose SkyLease 1 and only pilots who were not “Troublemakers” were recalled.
That would include those who were active in organization a union, including Yours Truly.
SkyLease have been struggling lately with pilot’s pay checks been missing in action or a few weeks late, as well as problems paying for fuel, cash only in some instances.
This incidence were unfortunate, but they all are.
Tailwind Landing.....What else, heavy rain, hydro planning, lost all brakes and all reverse, not on speed?