This is for YOUR benefit

[fliion]

FALC,

I think we all feel your pain.

In the last couple of years I have played the purest form of OIC and the results were positive.

I paid lip service to it in the past but at times would genuinely pursue a line of question if I thought it was worthwhile.

Then I flew with an old timer on a ULR 2 years ago - completely sublime operator - who had some really good insight (for me at least). He said he says two things on a PPC - "hello/goodbye"

Now I literally don't say a word - I just sit and nod - even if I know the guy - LITERALLY not a word.

If I'm asked - I mumble the minimum.

Cynical? Yep . Does it work for everyone? Nope

But my PAMS have shot through the roof! from all 3s to " 3s gusting 4s!"

; >

f.