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"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" wrote:
George Patterson wrote: Basically, it was go now, or wait several minutes wasting time and fuel at the hold short line. I've done the same thing. I got that at RDU once. They told me to expedite 'cause a Delta 737 was on a four mile final. I was 400' up when I passed the tower. I had a courier job once where I flew out of RDU five days a week. On numerous occasions I was given a "go now or hold your piece (spelling intentional)". I'd forego the wake separation, blast off and turn onto course once I was 20 feet or so in the air... getting away from the centerline ASAP so someone else could use it. Sometimes they'd let me go before an airliner that got there first simply because they knew I wouldn't be a factor for very long at all. The airliners couldn't do the same. My cancelled checks sitting in the back never complained. Do such actions also help explain the high fatality rate of commercial pilots, one of the highest rates of any occupation? |
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James Robinson wrote:
Do such actions also help explain the high fatality rate of commercial pilots, one of the highest rates of any occupation? No. The high fatality rate is due to the crap we have to operate, and the crappy weather in which we are expected to operate. Commercial pilots aren't able to always sit on the ground and wait out the weather; we are expected to go. Should it be that way? No, It just is. Please take your judgemental attitude and shove it up your ass. And have a nice day. -- Mortimer Schnerd, RN VE |
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There is no fear of retaliation.
People say stuff here that they would never say to you face to face. These kinds of forums have opened up a way for people to say whats "REALLY" on their minds without any fear. Some of the things I've seen people say here would get them a severe beating, or DEAD if they were talking to a person live. I also guess that depends on who they are talking to. When I joined the piloting news groups, I thought I would find a more mature, intelligent group of people. Nope, same ol flaming bull****. (There are exceptions of course) Think about it this way before you post, wuld you say this to a person face? Don't just say "of course", really think about it, and think about social ettiquette. Pretend you are at a party. You can get into a lively discussion, but would you flat out insult someone like that? Chances are you would be standing by yourself if you did. People usually come up with more "polite" ways to insult people in good company. Now some people just plain deserve to be told off, but I try not to waste my energy on those people. I just ignore their post, and continue on my way. Uh oh, I sense some heat coming my way....... Dave "Peter Duniho" wrote in message ... "Hilton" wrote in message k.net... In future, Steven, do not concern yourself with accuracy. However, be sure your tone doesn't offend anyone. This is more important. Interesting... Is it more important for a CFI to be accurate or have a better 'tone'? I guess I prefer a more accurate CFI 'cause I stuck with my Private CFI for my Instrument. It would be best to have both, however. It's funny, I can relate both to the folks who get irritated with Steven (though frankly, in this particular set of threads, it seems to me all he's done is provide accurate information...I didn't see anything irritating about that), as well as to Steven himself. We both get crap for our "method of delivery", even when we are providing accurate information, while the folks who go around cussing and throwing around personal insults are apparently condoned (activities that Steven and I both practically never engage in, nor do many of the other "factually correct" folks here). Just one of the funny things about Usenet, I guess. It's okay to go ad hominem and use foul language, but don't you dare get caught acting like you actually might KNOW something. Pete |
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On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 04:31:43 -0400, "Happy Dog"
wrote: And your infantile cry for attention by naming another poster in the subject line will? You're right about that. I regret naming Steven in the original title. I was wrong to do that and I promise never to do it again. It's just that I've never felt comfortable with position and hold. Usually it's because there is another aircraft on a parallel runway taking off. I have been flying airplanes for 40 years now and there is no good reason to substitute situational awaresness for some other "higher power". I think you're reading things in to my messages. I think not. Well, you appear to be wrong. Nobody's defending you in this thread. You are empirically certified as ignored and unloved. Now, OT, it's hard to see planes on runways. I've missed one; and I'm not alone. Ask. moo I don't need any "defending". Mike Weller |
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![]() "Dave" wrote in message news ![]() Anyone familiar with this? Dave I've been on airliners where they did this. I guess if they're already rolling why stop and start up again. |
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"Dave" wrote in message
... [...] Some of the things I've seen people say here would get them a severe beating, or DEAD if they were talking to a person live. I also guess that depends on who they are talking to. Well, *that* is a funny commentary on human society. Personally, I grew up with the "sticks and stones..." philosophy taught to me. Why would I physically attack a person just because they are making an ass of themselves? But you're right...there are plenty of people out there who react just that way. (I guess refer back to my "most people are idiots" post ![]() [...] Think about it this way before you post, wuld you say this to a person face? Don't just say "of course", really think about it, and think about social ettiquette. One of the other funny things is that some people have accused me of saying things I wouldn't say to a person face to face (keep in mind here that they are saying this about statements that are decidedly not ad hominem attacks nor that use foul language). Those people obviously haven't met me face to face. ![]() friends, and most of them appreciate that I say what I think. That's not particularly germane to your point (which was about blatantly offensive statements), but I still find the situation ironic. As far as the explicitly offensive stuff goes, if anything, I'm more likely to use rude or foul language in person than here. It's much easier to take things back face to face. (Though, I obviously try to avoid it in any context). Pete |
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Well, that may be true for you but in my experience, most people that I've
met live from newsgroups wouldn't DARE say half the things in person that they say on here. I can even go back to the early 80s when we had BBS's to post on. We would have parties, and it was amazing how different people were in person. You have this little wimpy pale guy who would shake if you talked to him, but online he was the biggest ass. I've tried to stay true to my personality both online and in person. When I wrote a few weeks ago that some guy acted like he had a stick up his ass, its something I would have said to him in person, even at a social event, because he was jumping all over people over slight mis-spellings, and grammar errors. Now I know, I shouldn't have even posted it, but I saw so many of his negative posts that day, I thought I would call him on it. I was enjoying reading positive, informative information, but then this guy would pop in every time with some stupid ass comment. What I'm trying to say, is that people need to "grow up" online, and stop with the jr. high school crap. Flame all you want, I just think its stupid. Dave "Peter Duniho" wrote in message ... "Dave" wrote in message ... [...] Some of the things I've seen people say here would get them a severe beating, or DEAD if they were talking to a person live. I also guess that depends on who they are talking to. Well, *that* is a funny commentary on human society. Personally, I grew up with the "sticks and stones..." philosophy taught to me. Why would I physically attack a person just because they are making an ass of themselves? But you're right...there are plenty of people out there who react just that way. (I guess refer back to my "most people are idiots" post ![]() [...] Think about it this way before you post, wuld you say this to a person face? Don't just say "of course", really think about it, and think about social ettiquette. One of the other funny things is that some people have accused me of saying things I wouldn't say to a person face to face (keep in mind here that they are saying this about statements that are decidedly not ad hominem attacks nor that use foul language). Those people obviously haven't met me face to face. ![]() that. They are still my friends, and most of them appreciate that I say what I think. That's not particularly germane to your point (which was about blatantly offensive statements), but I still find the situation ironic. As far as the explicitly offensive stuff goes, if anything, I'm more likely to use rude or foul language in person than here. It's much easier to take things back face to face. (Though, I obviously try to avoid it in any context). Pete |
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Steven has ****ed me off a number of times too, don't worry about it.
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![]() "Robert M. Gary" wrote in message oups.com... Steven has ****ed me off a number of times too, don't worry about it. ![]() Aaawwww, cut it out! Yer makin' me blush! |
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James Robinson wrote:
Do such actions also help explain the high fatality rate of commercial pilots, one of the highest rates of any occupation? Not likely. In my case, it would take about two minutes for that 737 to cover that 4 miles. Even an O-320 can get me out of the way by the time he gets there. George Patterson Give a person a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a person to use the Internet and he won't bother you for weeks. |
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