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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2010, 00:03
Replies: 67
Views: 12,800
Posted By cityfan

Thumbs up Military in uniform=thanks!

As a former commander with a US carrier, open first class seats on my A319/320 were filled by men and women in uniform with a grateful "Thank you for your service!"

I took great pride in walking...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Mar 2010, 19:26
Replies: 296
Views: 61,426
Posted By cityfan

Storm in a tea cup!

Boy, oh boy! The world is screaming for some common sense!

Slap is wrist, make the point, move on!

Why is EVERYTHING THAT IS NOTHING so sensationalized these days, while serious, substantive...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Feb 2010, 18:33
Replies: 40
Views: 9,336
Posted By cityfan

Nicely done, sir! :D After City's loss to...

Nicely done, sir! :D

After City's loss to Hull today, I needed that! :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jan 2010, 05:34
Replies: 62
Views: 23,412
Posted By cityfan

So, if one has a US (FAA) ATP, currently flies...

So, if one has a US (FAA) ATP, currently flies the 747-400, has type ratings in the 737, 747, 757, 767 and A319/320, with thousands of hours of flight time and a 15 year airline career under their...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jan 2010, 00:49
Replies: 823
Views: 226,539
Posted By cityfan

So much for being fired!

Appears someone must have been talking well beyond their knowledge base, because I just saw the Captain from this flight doing his Landings Proficiency Training and he is flying to Sao Paulo TODAY at...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Dec 2009, 02:00
Replies: 823
Views: 226,539
Posted By cityfan

Did you say "pension?" We are talking about...

Did you say "pension?" We are talking about United Airlines, right?
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Dec 2009, 16:23
Replies: 823
Views: 226,539
Posted By cityfan

He has been asked to take a psychological...

He has been asked to take a psychological interview/evaluation, apparently because the company feel he overreacted to a situation that THE COMPANY was unable to substantiate (the food issue).

As...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Dec 2009, 06:28
Replies: 823
Views: 226,539
Posted By cityfan

The insubordination continues even in your writing, IF you were a crew member!

A few things:

1) There is NO FAA action being taken against this Captain, so BoF is wrong.

2) The international FA crews at UAL are some of the worst in the industry and, as you can see from...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2009, 09:07
Replies: 823
Views: 226,539
Posted By cityfan

Shouldn't Based On Facts post under "Wannabees"?!

How VERY silly of you. And you KNOW "based on the facts" that he will never return to flying for UAL? Well, let me tell you the FACTS....he will either walk away with AT LEAST SEVEN FIGURES or he...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2009, 05:59
Replies: 22
Views: 7,029
Posted By cityfan

Next time you are out flying the 'Bus, simply...

Next time you are out flying the 'Bus, simply print out the landing data. There, in black and white, from the aircraft itself, you will see that MANUAL BRAKING stops SIGNIFICANTLY shorter than either...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Nov 2009, 00:39
Replies: 27
Views: 4,276
Posted By cityfan

That's the spirit, Chuck!!

That's the spirit, Chuck!!
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2009, 05:09
Replies: 142
Views: 49,175
Posted By cityfan

Tri... If he did not drink within 12 hours,...

Tri...

If he did not drink within 12 hours, did not blow .04 or more, and did not show up "under the effects of alcohol" (with a "hangover"), he did NOT violate EITHER his company regs OR the regs...
Forum: North America
13th Nov 2009, 02:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By cityfan

Grow? How? Flying Aer Lingus' 330s for United...

Grow? How? Flying Aer Lingus' 330s for United Airlines, maybe?

:=
Forum: Tech Log
13th Nov 2009, 01:34
Replies: 65
Views: 14,558
Posted By cityfan

Be a Captain! Assume the authority and accept the...

Be a Captain! Assume the authority and accept the responsibility! Judgement is what we get paid for, because we can teach monkeys to flick or depress a switch.

As for the A320 overweight landing...
Forum: Questions
13th Nov 2009, 00:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,304
Posted By cityfan

#6 says that you cannot descend below 1000ft...

#6 says that you cannot descend below 1000ft unless the minimums can be met AT THAT TIME, but what if they CHANGE WHILE INSIDE 1000ft?

Was not the original question related to reported wx...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2009, 00:44
Replies: 142
Views: 49,175
Posted By cityfan

A definite maybe!

While this may be true for Tan's airline, it is not true in all circumstances, including those for the airline involved.

1. Yes.
2. Maybe, depends on prior sick leave usage.
3. They would try...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2009, 00:31
Replies: 142
Views: 49,175
Posted By cityfan

AnthonyGA, Could you tell me which...

AnthonyGA,



Could you tell me which (any) major airline incident causing death was determined to be due to a pilot acting under the influence of alcohol, please?

Also, for someone such as...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Nov 2009, 19:54
Replies: 142
Views: 49,175
Posted By cityfan

He did not simply materialize at LHR, so he was...

He did not simply materialize at LHR, so he was probably WITH crewmembers for the 30-45-60 minute ride from the hotel. Maybe they did not think anything of him? Maybe they did and were less than...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Nov 2009, 18:42
Replies: 11
Views: 8,639
Posted By cityfan

There is a big difference between fit to fly and...

There is a big difference between fit to fly and fit for duty. I can fly on aircraft all day with my leg in a cast, but am not exactly fit for DUTY, and that is a simple physical issue. Mental health...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Oct 2009, 03:12
Replies: 36
Views: 14,487
Posted By cityfan

All comes down to ONE thing...

Mr O'Brien,

If you are indeed associated with the PBS program "Frontline," my congratulations, as it is the absolute pinnacle of investigative reporting in the United States.

If ANY serious...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2009, 15:29
Replies: 21
Views: 17,869
Posted By cityfan

Squawk7777, You might not have noticed, but...

Squawk7777,

You might not have noticed, but OVER 50% of UAL domestic flying is done by OUTSOURCED regional carriers, but exempts an aircraft of the size of the MRJs. Already in 2009, outsourced RJ...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2009, 15:23
Replies: 21
Views: 17,869
Posted By cityfan

Im not exactly sure where they THINK they are...

Im not exactly sure where they THINK they are going to be flying these aircraft, or for whom, but they clearly see a niche that NEITHER Boeing nor Airbus intend to fill (90-120/150 seats).

As for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Oct 2009, 15:10
Replies: 17
Views: 1,386
Posted By cityfan

On UAL, it is USUALLY on Channel 9, but on some...

On UAL, it is USUALLY on Channel 9, but on some aircraft (747?) it is on another channel. They are the ONLY carrier that does it and they do it through the third radio, which is normally used for...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2009, 20:05
Replies: 121
Views: 31,245
Posted By cityfan

As a U.S. based Captain earning the same hourly...

As a U.S. based Captain earning the same hourly rate as in 1991, with 18 flight days scheduled per month, and no more pension, I do not have the time to work a second job either, nor did I think I...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2009, 19:41
Replies: 121
Views: 31,245
Posted By cityfan

Alcohol and fatigue studies have PROVEN that the...

Alcohol and fatigue studies have PROVEN that the often chronic fatigue experienced by many, many pilots is akin to flying while drunk. However, because managements and the government have little or...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2009, 19:33
Replies: 121
Views: 31,245
Posted By cityfan

Funny you should mention ATC! In the US, they...

Funny you should mention ATC! In the US, they just signed a new contract that provides controllers about $160,000 on the top end AND a guaranteed Government pension at required retirement age of 55....
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2009, 19:26
Replies: 121
Views: 31,245
Posted By cityfan

Unhappy Maximum PBGC benefit for Age 60 pilot was $28,500...

Maximum PBGC benefit for Age 60 pilot was $28,500 when United Airlines pension was terminated. Average pilot pension after 30+ years was AT LEAST FOUR TIMES THAT.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2009, 07:36
Replies: 22
Views: 3,817
Posted By cityfan

Thumbs up Nice One, Cyril!!

Been down that runway myself a time or two, but my solo was about 20 miles north at Flagler Airport!

Spent WAY TOO MANY HOURS watching new students TRY to get into the traffic pattern on a 45 at...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2009, 23:15
Replies: 99
Views: 20,763
Posted By cityfan

Sure, I would remember ALL of that! NOT! The...

Sure, I would remember ALL of that! NOT!

The plate itself is laid out for you SO AS TO FACILITATE the briefing, which is why they were changed to look like this over the past few years.
...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Aug 2009, 05:01
Replies: 83
Views: 15,319
Posted By cityfan

That's the way to do it, especially if it is a...

That's the way to do it, especially if it is a good bank and a stable job!:ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2009, 04:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,354
Posted By cityfan

If you have ANY other marketable skills that...

If you have ANY other marketable skills that would provide you with reasonable income potential and maintain your keen mind, DO IT and invest your cash in the stock market and/or real estate. Prices...
Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2009, 04:26
Replies: 152
Views: 35,191
Posted By cityfan

As an "old time" union guy, who has lived under...

As an "old time" union guy, who has lived under BOTH bid lines and ADOPT, it is interesting to see how the people here are "stewing" on bidding and the pros and cons of preferential bidding versus...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2009, 17:06
Replies: 823
Views: 226,539
Posted By cityfan

MU3001A: Yes, that Captain was a female. Les...

MU3001A: Yes, that Captain was a female.

Les Shore: (last answer ;))Yes, it was the initial, completely disrespectful, response to the request for the GenDec that precipitated the entire event....
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2009, 02:02
Replies: 823
Views: 226,539
Posted By cityfan

Les, Indeed, sir, indeed. Exactly the reason...

Les,

Indeed, sir, indeed. Exactly the reason this issue is moving very slowly.

Please do not fixate on HOW I know what happened, but rest assured it is true. (your choice to believe me or not,...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2009, 01:56
Replies: 823
Views: 226,539
Posted By cityfan

Nope. COMPLETELY unrelated matter. Sorry. ...

Nope. COMPLETELY unrelated matter. Sorry.

Nothing to see here! He was right, she was wrong, but HE had all the LEGAL responsibilities and so the company has to ensure they dot the i and cross the...
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