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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th May 2007, 06:45
Replies: 83
Views: 18,790
Posted By hog tied

I can tell you, pilots at all companies complain,...

I can tell you, pilots at all companies complain, but not like at cx, and there is a reason. Where there is smoke there is usually fire. TRUST ME, I have seen both sides of the fence. Take CX if it...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th May 2007, 02:53
Replies: 83
Views: 18,790
Posted By hog tied

Happy is relative....CX is a fine job, but not a...

Happy is relative....CX is a fine job, but not a career. Trust me.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Apr 2007, 14:13
Replies: 26
Views: 4,500
Posted By hog tied

...... so the real test is..... how many leave...

...... so the real test is..... how many leave SWA? Just those retiring and kicking screaming about it! Just look at who has spearheaded the retirement age change to 65 in the US.

Everyone there...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Apr 2007, 03:12
Replies: 95
Views: 22,075
Posted By hog tied

Amen, couldn't have said it better.

Amen, couldn't have said it better.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Apr 2007, 18:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,610
Posted By hog tied

Well said, my friend.

Well said, my friend.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Apr 2007, 19:33
Replies: 272
Views: 68,805
Posted By hog tied

You might also be suprised to know that...

You might also be suprised to know that discounting A scalers, the average pay at Southwest outpaces CX, especially based crew. Freighter pay can't even come close!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Apr 2007, 16:18
Replies: 35
Views: 5,039
Posted By hog tied

Underpants, Nice try, but while the fellow...

Underpants,

Nice try, but while the fellow you refer to might have a US passport, his accent and birth are decidedly not yank.... unless Brit accents develop in Alabama. He also was not a DEFO in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Apr 2007, 21:32
Replies: 35
Views: 5,039
Posted By hog tied

.... about what I thought..... hey Elroy or any...

.... about what I thought..... hey Elroy or any other C&T'r, or even management types out there.... I challenge you: How many Americans have gone from DEFO to freighter captain? EVER? There is a big...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Apr 2007, 18:15
Replies: 35
Views: 5,039
Posted By hog tied

That works well in a perfect world, but how many...

That works well in a perfect world, but how many Americans have passed the upgrade on the freighter? I can tell you the number is infintesimally small compared to the number of Americans who have...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Apr 2007, 19:17
Replies: 38
Views: 4,856
Posted By hog tied

elroy, "..margin above VMC with a VMC...

elroy,

"..margin above VMC with a VMC limited derated takeoff...." ?! Now, who gives a flying frick? I can't supress a chuckle when I see your posts. Watch out for that tree, there's a forest out...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Apr 2007, 15:44
Replies: 38
Views: 4,856
Posted By hog tied

How can you argue any technique such as a flare...

How can you argue any technique such as a flare is done by the book when the technique you execute is open to plenty of interpretation by the checker? Your logic starts with the basic flawed...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2007, 05:12
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By hog tied

Circling below circling mins.... I might have a...

Circling below circling mins.... I might have a heart attack too...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Mar 2007, 16:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,148
Posted By hog tied

I don't get it either. The message was pretty...

I don't get it either. The message was pretty accurate, so unless they used profanity or personal attacks, I don't see why they should be banned (censored!) for speaking their minds the way many...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Mar 2007, 18:22
Replies: 272
Views: 68,805
Posted By hog tied

Well, They are 100% accurate in their views,...

Well,

They are 100% accurate in their views, and I am neither.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Feb 2007, 14:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,007
Posted By hog tied

No one knows what the future holds. Any choice...

No one knows what the future holds. Any choice you make may very well turn out to be wrong. CAL may furlough, merge, fall off the face of the planet, who knows. CX MAY be a safer bet there, but who...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Feb 2007, 17:13
Replies: 17
Views: 3,007
Posted By hog tied

Sorry, brother, I hate to disagree. EVERYONE...

Sorry, brother, I hate to disagree. EVERYONE complains about their work... it is after all a four letter word. There will ALWAYS be aspects to hate and whine about. The management will ALWAYS look to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Feb 2007, 02:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,007
Posted By hog tied

Yep, much about your first year at CAL needs...

Yep, much about your first year at CAL needs improvement. I guess you have to weigh one year against your entire career.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Feb 2007, 01:25
Replies: 17
Views: 3,007
Posted By hog tied

Continental No comparison. There are many...

Continental
No comparison. There are many threads on this subject, comparing CX to FEDEX, etc. and they apply here. Search them, and you will find the answer. Don't try to compare pay, aircraft,...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Feb 2007, 00:48
Replies: 272
Views: 68,805
Posted By hog tied

Oh, They are there, and you have no idea just...

Oh,
They are there, and you have no idea just how much better life can be and is!
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Jan 2007, 04:13
Replies: 31
Views: 8,070
Posted By hog tied

Let's see... your first post and you try to...

Let's see... your first post and you try to tattle on a fellow pilot. Very nice touch, indeed.:ok:
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Jan 2007, 00:46
Replies: 15
Views: 3,118
Posted By hog tied

I think they mis-typed. They meant Rapid Sack.

I think they mis-typed. They meant Rapid Sack.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Dec 2006, 00:08
Replies: 96
Views: 27,278
Posted By hog tied

Take it with a grain of salt, but the very fact...

Take it with a grain of salt, but the very fact that this subject continues to emerge shows there is a problem here. I'm all for a meritocracy, cull the weak. As I said before, it's not just the weak...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Dec 2006, 00:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By hog tied

Ok, I assumed that most Canadians (junior...

Ok, I assumed that most Canadians (junior freighter dudes) took a US base for financial reasons, maybe the exchange rate has changed enough to make it worthwile. I'm sure the US bases are much easier...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Dec 2006, 20:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,045
Posted By hog tied

...don't know the answer to that one, but...

...don't know the answer to that one, but remember that you will be paid in the local currency eg the Canadian dollar, and have much less buying power, effectively a self induced pay cut.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Dec 2006, 15:46
Replies: 58
Views: 17,798
Posted By hog tied

Anyone remember the scene in "Dances with Wolves"...

Anyone remember the scene in "Dances with Wolves" where a Col who was obviously nuts (presumably wielding power over many suboordinates, yet completely unbalanced and unchecked) sends Costner to a...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Dec 2006, 04:49
Replies: 58
Views: 17,798
Posted By hog tied

Nice job, CX :ok: They will be better off...

Nice job, CX :ok: They will be better off ultimately. I just hope that any future prospective employers realise being sacked by CX should be a badge of honor; this place never ceases to amaze me....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Dec 2006, 23:52
Replies: 58
Views: 17,798
Posted By hog tied

I agree... although I believe they weren't even...

I agree... although I believe they weren't even married...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Sep 2006, 03:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By hog tied

They sport the queen on their money. They don't...

They sport the queen on their money. They don't celebrate the 4th of July. cx doesn't associate you with George W....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Sep 2006, 23:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,349
Posted By hog tied

DEFO's on the 400 freighter have been given early...

DEFO's on the 400 freighter have been given early command courses (some not-so-early) for several years now. There are many Americans on the freighter. Answer this question: How many have passed? You...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
13th Sep 2006, 03:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By hog tied

You'll invariably get the wise arse comments...

You'll invariably get the wise arse comments speckled with those who say to use the search function to find your answers. The bottom line is that Cathay is quite a different company, the bidding...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Aug 2006, 05:35
Replies: 109
Views: 24,397
Posted By hog tied

I don't think anyone cares much about how a...

I don't think anyone cares much about how a report is written, only whether it says PASS (or not). If it is shot down by the star chamber, then it obviously didn't say PASS, regardless of the words...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Aug 2006, 01:15
Replies: 109
Views: 24,397
Posted By hog tied

No, I think he has some very accurate views and...

No, I think he has some very accurate views and great questions. This isn't a North American vs the rest of the world situation. All creeds and colors have the same artificial mountains to climb.
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Aug 2006, 04:36
Replies: 109
Views: 24,397
Posted By hog tied

You must be fairly new, or you wouldn't be making...

You must be fairly new, or you wouldn't be making this statement. I am not advocating going to or waiting for a legacy. Do not misconstrue Delta guys fleeing the ship that is taking their...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Aug 2006, 23:30
Replies: 109
Views: 24,397
Posted By hog tied

That alone should raise the eyebrows of anyone...

That alone should raise the eyebrows of anyone committing to a career here. That tidal wave on the horizon may not seem important now, but its coming!:uhoh: Flying the big turkey leg (747) is one of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Aug 2006, 01:52
Replies: 109
Views: 24,397
Posted By hog tied

Same as anywhere else. If you have the ability to...

Same as anywhere else. If you have the ability to go to a good N American carrier (Southwest, Jet Blue, even the legacies will hire again someday), do it! CX is not a bad alternative, but anyone who...
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