What Makes an Outstanding Captain
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Regrettably in this PC age we are too concerned with each others feelings and seem to bend over backwards just so some tosser doesn't lose face.
**** face saving. If he/she is wrong say it up front.
No time for face saving. Helps no one. Get on with it. If he/she is so insecure and puts face first, then they gotta go.
Maybe they should walk backwards , then they lead with their head and not with face!!
Just sayin.
**** face saving. If he/she is wrong say it up front.
No time for face saving. Helps no one. Get on with it. If he/she is so insecure and puts face first, then they gotta go.
Maybe they should walk backwards , then they lead with their head and not with face!!
Just sayin.
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"Hang your hats jackets and egos at the cockpit door"
"If you see something say something because I've probably missed it"
"We'll talk about it in the terminal"
"Nice job/ landing"
"Keep a close eye on me because I'm sure to make plenty of mistakes"
"Let's have FUN"
A few quotes from previous Captain which I've always liked.
The last my favourite.
"If you see something say something because I've probably missed it"
"We'll talk about it in the terminal"
"Nice job/ landing"
"Keep a close eye on me because I'm sure to make plenty of mistakes"
"Let's have FUN"
A few quotes from previous Captain which I've always liked.
The last my favourite.
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Scoreboard - you are just like all the other egotistical captains in this industry who let this position really go to their head.
Re-read your points 1, 2 and 3. The crew do not belong to you. Too often you hear speak of "my SO" or "my ISM". Since when did these people become yours? They are the crew assigned to the flight, you do not take possession of them. In the future you might refer to them as "the FO" or "the crew". Your respect by those working with you will increase without any decrease in your authority.
LongTimeInCX - please tell me in your next newsletter how I should wear my headset.....
Re-read your points 1, 2 and 3. The crew do not belong to you. Too often you hear speak of "my SO" or "my ISM". Since when did these people become yours? They are the crew assigned to the flight, you do not take possession of them. In the future you might refer to them as "the FO" or "the crew". Your respect by those working with you will increase without any decrease in your authority.
LongTimeInCX - please tell me in your next newsletter how I should wear my headset.....
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teedub "Hang your hats jackets and egos at the cockpit door"
"If you see something say something because I've probably missed it"
"We'll talk about it in the terminal"
"Nice job/ landing"
"Keep a close eye on me because I'm sure to make plenty of mistakes"
"Let's have FUN"
A few quotes from previous Captain which I've always liked.
The last my favourite. [/QUOTE
THE BEST ADVICE in Pprune for a long long time.. the last quote is the best.. so true. Life short, Management dont care and work is long and boring... BUT aleast have fun while we do it...
teedub "Hang your hats jackets and egos at the cockpit door"
"If you see something say something because I've probably missed it"
"We'll talk about it in the terminal"
"Nice job/ landing"
"Keep a close eye on me because I'm sure to make plenty of mistakes"
"Let's have FUN"
A few quotes from previous Captain which I've always liked.
The last my favourite. [/QUOTE
THE BEST ADVICE in Pprune for a long long time.. the last quote is the best.. so true. Life short, Management dont care and work is long and boring... BUT aleast have fun while we do it...
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Cathay Pathetic operations = w@nker operations.
Just go fly and have fun - it not a rocket launch (lunch) getting that shiny jet flying.. Don't make it something it isn't.. Get over yourself
Just go fly and have fun - it not a rocket launch (lunch) getting that shiny jet flying.. Don't make it something it isn't.. Get over yourself
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"One Captain even expected me to dine with him on a night stop after him ridding me like a horse for two days. Sorry buddy! No f… chance!"
Hi Lad, I think you may wana delete that last paragraph before you get bombarded with people asking you lots of weird questions.
lol yr reply is damn hilarious
Hi Lad, I think you may wana delete that last paragraph before you get bombarded with people asking you lots of weird questions.
lol yr reply is damn hilarious
Regrettably in this PC age we are too concerned with each others feelings and seem to bend over backwards just so some tosser doesn't lose face.
You are an Ozzie....right?!
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TB4 - if those designations are your main focus of concern.. Boy, you must be one of those stressed tossers taking it all a tart to serious. I hope you are not a Commander!
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It was mentioned about long sleeve shirts, possibly interfering with the throttles.
What disturbs me, is the number of FD crew, a lot from ME airlines I see wearing bracelets, You know those Stupid gold chains. If that isn't a safety issue I don't know what is.
Yes inviting critique is essential in Captaincy. The more experience you get in this business, the more you realize how fallible we are.The communication lines must be kept open. If you are "riding" the crew and generally giving them a hard time for e.g., you could well be on your own, when you need them most. When things go wrong, don't start looking for someone to blame. You are the Captain, so take some responsibility. If the Hat fits, then wear it.
Quiet a lot of CTA with a few posters on here. Don't be too eager to start writing reports that drops some else in it. Give a warning shot first, if possible.
People management and psychology play a big part in Captaincy and CRM. We all perform best in a relaxed environment. We all like a pat on the back now and again, so where you think it's warranted, give it. Show some manners. The odd please and thank you doesn't go amiss. As said, have fun, life's too short. Could go on. Sorry to have bored you.
What disturbs me, is the number of FD crew, a lot from ME airlines I see wearing bracelets, You know those Stupid gold chains. If that isn't a safety issue I don't know what is.
Yes inviting critique is essential in Captaincy. The more experience you get in this business, the more you realize how fallible we are.The communication lines must be kept open. If you are "riding" the crew and generally giving them a hard time for e.g., you could well be on your own, when you need them most. When things go wrong, don't start looking for someone to blame. You are the Captain, so take some responsibility. If the Hat fits, then wear it.
Quiet a lot of CTA with a few posters on here. Don't be too eager to start writing reports that drops some else in it. Give a warning shot first, if possible.
People management and psychology play a big part in Captaincy and CRM. We all perform best in a relaxed environment. We all like a pat on the back now and again, so where you think it's warranted, give it. Show some manners. The odd please and thank you doesn't go amiss. As said, have fun, life's too short. Could go on. Sorry to have bored you.
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