We do own this site....right?

[Bud]

Two competing airlines want me to fly with them. In their attempt to get my business, I am introduced to the flight crews. One crew is composed of an older pilot with years in the cockpit and a hot shot novice as the copilot. The other crew's chief pilot has flown before, but doesn't have much time in the cockpit of such a large aircraft. However, the copilot is quite experienced and has a confident air about him. Now, the flight to our new destination is going to be a long one with some pretty rough weather in route, and once we take off, emergency landing sites are few and far between.

My question is: Which airline do would you chose?

Tom

It appears you expect something to happen to the pilot? Heart attack, stroke? I'm picking the younger pilot as he is most likely to not die in flight and if he does, experience is there to help out.

You forgot to mention the gender.

 

[gregfeeler]

Two competing airlines want me to fly with them. In their attempt to get my business, I am introduced to the flight crews. One crew is composed of an older pilot with years in the cockpit and a hot shot novice as the copilot. The other crew's chief pilot has flown before, but doesn't have much time in the cockpit of such a large aircraft. However, the copilot is quite experienced and has a confident air about him. Now, the flight to our new destination is going to be a long one with some pretty rough weather in route, and once we take off, emergency landing sites are few and far between.

My question is: Which airline do would you chose?

Tom

Clever, Tom...

 

[darrylri]

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To misquote Yes:

Close to the edge, down by the doghouse.
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[oldhway]

Two competing airlines want me to fly with them. In their attempt to get my business, I am introduced to the flight crews. One crew is composed of an older pilot with years in the cockpit and a hot shot novice as the copilot. The other crew's chief pilot has flown before, but doesn't have much time in the cockpit of such a large aircraft. However, the copilot is quite experienced and has a confident air about him. Now, the flight to our new destination is going to be a long one with some pretty rough weather in route, and once we take off, emergency landing sites are few and far between.

My question is: Which airline do would you chose?

Tom

Patience lad, is a virtue.

God invented PM's so you can discuss stuff privately with friends if it's not allowed in an open forum.

This has been a great thread so far, and I would hate to see it go to the doghouse and be an example some folks would use of how we can't stay within whatever the current guidelines are. I believe we can.

I'd prefer to see those who have bet on "Doghouse" in the pool, lose.

 

[glennhendricks]

Airline

My question is: Which airline do would you chose?

the one where I can get an exit row seat or upgraded to first class

 

[From MARS]

Patience lad, is a virtue.

God invented PM's so you can discuss stuff privately with friends if it's not allowed in an open forum.

This has been a great thread so far, and I would hate to see it go to the doghouse and be an example some folks would use of how we can't stay within whatever the current guidelines are. I believe we can.

I'd prefer to see those who have bet on "Doghouse" in the pool, lose.

My most sincere apology to anyone that may have been offended by my juvenile attempt at humor and levity. I, too, hope that we can discuss airlines at some future date and hope that my dogs don't have to move over to allow room for me.

With my 58th birthday rapidly approaching, being called "lad" is truly a complement. Thank you.

Tom

 

[Bud]

My most sincere apology to anyone that may have been offended by my juvenile attempt at humor and levity. I, too, hope that we can discuss airlines at some future date and hope that my dogs don't have to move over to allow room for me.

With my 58th birthday rapidly approaching, being called "lad" is truly a complement. Thank you.

Tom

I thought is was very clever and not juvenile at all. It certainly could serve as a model of civil discourse.

Happy 58th, wishing you many more.

 

[redclfco]

Oh...it took a few minutes, but I get it now...

Sort of like taking a ride on a very rapid boat.....

Not allowed in the shallow water of the current BMWMOA...

Tom! I am surprised!

Anyway, I hope all have a very good Labor day weekend! I had to work today till noon; but no more; I am off until Tuesday!

Dale

 

[oldhway]

Yeah, time for me to go ride too.

 

[GUSGUS]

Oh...it took a few minutes, but I get it now...

Sort of like taking a ride on a very rapid boat.....

Not allowed in the shallow water of the current BMWMOA...

Tom! I am surprised!

Anyway, I hope all have a very good Labor day weekend! I had to work today till noon; but no more; I am off until Tuesday!

Dale

OK Dale, splain it to an old dense biker. And to me also........

 

[redclfco]

OK Dale, splain it to an old dense biker. And to me also........

Check yer PM's but I will give you a hint..what's another name for a rapid boat?

 

[GUSGUS]

Check yer PM's but I will give you a hint..what's another name for a rapid boat?

Great stuff. Thanks, the facts are quite evident once "splained"

Great stuff.

Answer the hot shot, but I am prejudiced!

 

[gregfeeler]

I thought is was very clever and not juvenile at all. It certainly could serve as a model of civil discourse.

Excellent point. One of the great techniques for the discussion of emotional topics is to use a surrigate model of one of the key discussion points. That both isolates one issue from others, and tends to remove the emotional component. This approach could be an excellent model for a "Tavern" discussion format.

Happy 58th, wishing you many more.

Indeed! Congratulations!

 

[From MARS]

Excellent point. One of the great techniques for the discussion of emotional topics is to use a surrigate model of one of the key discussion points. That both isolates one issue from others, and tends to remove the emotional component. This approach could be an excellent model for a "Tavern" discussion format.




Indeed! Congratulations!

Thank you. I wish that I had had such a good explanation for using the technique, but ARValkguy came up with the idea when he suggested using "code" to discuss such topics. I was just running with his idea, but leave it to Greg to phrase it in such an intellectual way.

As to the good wishes for my birthday, I do have another month at the young age of 57. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. The birthdays come fast enough as it is.

Gusgus, seeing as how you have firsthand experience with the "hot shot", I look forward to reading your take on their abilities. Assuming, of course, that it is done within the guidelines of the forum.

Tom

 

[oldhway]

Thank you. I wish that I had had such a good explanation for using the technique, but ARValkguy came up with the idea when he suggested using "code" to discuss such topics. I was just running with his idea, but leave it to Greg to phrase it in such an intellectual way.

As to the good wishes for my birthday, I do have another month at the young age of 57. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. The birthdays come fast enough as it is.

Gusgus, seeing as how you have firsthand experience with the "hot shot", I look forward to reading your take on their abilities. Assuming, of course, that it is done within the guidelines of the forum.

Tom

Amen.

 

[Bud]

The only way to know if you have gone over the line is to go over the line.

 

[testinglogin]

The only way to know if you have gone over the line is to go over the line.

One could always take a look around the doghouse for good examples of "over the line"...

 

[Bud]

Could someone explain why an individual might think a latin president would be cool?

No.

 

[From MARS]

Could someone explain why an individual might think a latin president would be cool?

Let me try.

'Cause they could dance around the issues to a flamingo beat. Very cool!

Tom

 

[Rod Sheridan]

Let me try.

'Cause they could dance around the issues to a flamingo beat. Very cool!

Tom

I thought that we were discussing Latin, which would have been Roman.

A person of Latino heritage might dance to Flamenco music, however I have no idea what flamingo birds dance to. Obviously they have their own music which is attractive to politicians (perhaps this is what the Governor was dancing to in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"??????

Regards, Rod.