Colgan = Da awesome!

Airdale · May 25th, 2007, 22:08

Wedding- 5 GDO's! Base Request to ALB - granted. June, tues-friday line with 17 days off! Awesome. Plus this month, I may go over my 75hr guarantee if I fly Sunday.

Wow...I'm so happy, I feel like calling scheduling and volunteering to cover a trip!!

Maybe....

Seggy · May 25th, 2007, 22:13

They gave you this because you will be my designated back hair shaver in ALB.

Airdale · May 25th, 2007, 22:19

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Originally Posted by Seggy

They gave you this because you will be my designated back hair shaver in ALB.

I hear you sling food all over the place when you eat? Like a ravaging savage beast...is this true oh wise one!?

Oh and by the way, I am predicating crazy delays on tomorrow's evenings flight back to ALB. I heard its going to be my leg.

Oh and one other thing, don't eve give me s**t about the US Airways terminal -

Seggy · May 25th, 2007, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Airdale

I hear you sling food all over the place when you eat? Like a ravaging savage beast...is this true oh wise one!?

Oh and by the way, I am predicating crazy delays on tomorrow's evenings flight back to ALB. I heard its going to be my leg.

Oh and one other thing, don't eve give me s**t about the US Airways terminal -

Already did in a much public forum...

http://forums.jetcareers.com/general...other-day.html

And if you guys don't arrive early back to ALB tomorrow, I am pile driving both of you guys into the side of the hangar when we do get there...

Airdale · May 26th, 2007, 00:54

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Originally Posted by Seggy

Already did in a much public forum...

http://forums.jetcareers.com/general...other-day.html

And if you guys don't arrive early back to ALB tomorrow, I am pile driving both of you guys into the side of the hangar when we do get there...

Way to throw me under the bus Mark. But I'm just curious, why did it take you over a week to do it? You're not that slow are you?

The US Airways terminal thing was so like one week ago. Get with the program man!! And hey, you can't beat us up tomorrow, delays are out of our control. You know how that message goes "Ladies and Gentleman, we apologize for the delay. Air Traffic Control is a bit backed up here in LaGuardia. We anticipate no more than a 30min delay, but we will keep you informed. Thanks"

LGA had ground stops today too...up to 1hr departure delays.

I hate that place.

Seggy · May 26th, 2007, 04:42

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Originally Posted by Airdale

Way to throw me under the bus Mark. But I'm just curious, why did it take you over a week to do it? You're not that slow are you?

The US Airways terminal thing was so like one week ago. Get with the program man!! And hey, you can't beat us up tomorrow, delays are out of our control. You know how that message goes "Ladies and Gentleman, we apologize for the delay. Air Traffic Control is a bit backed up here in LaGuardia. We anticipate no more than a 30min delay, but we will keep you informed. Thanks"

LGA had ground stops today too...up to 1hr departure delays.

I hate that place.

Remember NEWBIE that LGA does not get backed up Saturday nights. LGA is cake on Saturday and Sunday.

...and I *heart* LGA.

B767Driver · May 26th, 2007, 08:56

Does Colgan fly S340'S? If so, I saw one make a beautiful landing off of the River Visual Approach in KDCA a couple of weeks ago. The VASI's were out for the final turn to RWY 19. We were holding short watching arrivals. Guys were all over the place...high...low. But the SAAB nailed it.

Airdale · May 26th, 2007, 11:45

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Originally Posted by B767Driver

Does Colgan fly S340'S? If so, I saw one make a beautiful landing off of the River Visual Approach in KDCA a couple of weeks ago. The VASI's were out for the final turn to RWY 19. We were holding short watching arrivals. Guys were all over the place...high...low. But the SAAB nailed it.

Its because turbo prop pilots rock!!

Seggy · May 26th, 2007, 15:40

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Originally Posted by B767Driver

Does Colgan fly S340'S? If so, I saw one make a beautiful landing off of the River Visual Approach in KDCA a couple of weeks ago. The VASI's were out for the final turn to RWY 19. We were holding short watching arrivals. Guys were all over the place...high...low. But the SAAB nailed it.

Sure do. We go to CRW out of there.

99.999999% the Saab driver that nailed it was a former Beech guy that went over to 'mainline'

BobDDuck · May 26th, 2007, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Seggy

Remember NEWBIE that LGA does not get backed up Saturday nights. LGA is cake on Saturday and Sunday.

What LGA do you fly into? I want to fly into the one that is cake on Saturday and Sunday. Eh. Paid by the minute so what do I care.

kellwolf · May 26th, 2007, 21:38

I'm in and out of LGA a lot next month. I'm NOT looking forward to it...no overnights there, so that's a plus.

Seggy · May 27th, 2007, 10:28

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Originally Posted by BobDDuck

What LGA do you fly into? I want to fly into the one that is cake on Saturday and Sunday. Eh. Paid by the minute so what do I care.

There is a reduced flight schedule those days, we were not more than three in line for takeoff yesterday, did six legs.

ZapBrannigan · May 27th, 2007, 15:39

The Expressway visual 31 at LGA is one of the most enjoyable approaches on the east coast of the US. I used to love flying in and out of LaGuardia. (Deicing for dollars!)

Never did it in a turboprop though...

I was pretty much stuck between Altoona and PIT in my turboprop days.

TVB · May 27th, 2007, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Seggy

99.999999% the Saab driver that nailed it was a former Beech guy that went over to 'mainline'

Mark your jealousy of the Saab shines through and through

Airdale · May 27th, 2007, 23:15

I'm an idiot. Besides not being able to find the US Airways terminal.

I was on reserve today and answered my phone when sched. called. They asked me to cover another trip in Albany tomorrow. I didn't want too, but said yes. I asked for it. Drive 1.5 up to LGA, flights delayed till 10pm. So I tell sched. that if they want me there in the morning for the flight without a delayed show time, I'll drive it. Get mileage/gas/tolls approved and get on the road. I left my house at 5:00pm, got to the hotel at 10:30pm. 5 1/2 hrs of drive for .5 pay credit.

amorris311 · May 28th, 2007, 00:27

a day in the life. how do you like the state troopers in their blacked out crown vic's? those guys are killers.

ZapBrannigan · May 28th, 2007, 07:45

If you were a corporate pilot you might get some recognition for taking such an initiative. A strong eval, a better pay-raise, etc.

At an airline you get your .5 pay and a scheduler who will forget the favor you did her the minute she hangs up the phone.

Still, I admire your initiative. Terrific team player. Wish we had some folks like you here.

Seggy · May 28th, 2007, 23:03

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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

If you were a corporate pilot you might get some recognition for taking such an initiative. A strong eval, a better pay-raise, etc.

At an airline you get your .5 pay and a scheduler who will forget the favor you did her the minute she hangs up the phone.

Still, I admire your initiative. Terrific team player. Wish we had some folks like you here.

You see the thing is Airdale had OFF tommorow. He was on reserve today, so they called him today to work on his off day tommorow.

The easy solution to this is get ALPA on property.

kellwolf · May 29th, 2007, 09:27

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Originally Posted by Seggy

You see the thing is Airdale had OFF tommorow. He was on reserve today, so they called him today to work on his off day tommorow.

The easy solution to this is get ALPA on property.

Actually, they'll still call. Trust me on this one. Oh, and we can be extended into a day off on reserve here. Keep that in mind when/if you guys wind up negotiating a contract with our mutual management.

Van_Hoolio · May 29th, 2007, 16:51

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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

If you were a corporate pilot you might get some recognition for taking such an initiative. A strong eval, a better pay-raise, etc.

At an airline you get your .5 pay and a scheduler who will forget the favor you did her the minute she hangs up the phone.

Still, I admire your initiative. Terrific team player. Wish we had some folks like you here.

Nevermind the corporate pilot who is passed over for promotion on account of his brown-nosing co-workers. I'm glad I work in an environment where I don't feel the need to compete with my co-workers on ways to kiss the bosses' asses in order to get a better raise than the next guy.

wheelsup · May 29th, 2007, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Van_Hoolio

Nevermind the corporate pilot who is passed over for promotion on account of his brown-nosing co-workers. I'm glad I work in an environment where I don't feel the need to compete with my co-workers on ways to kiss the bosses' asses in order to get a better raise than the next guy.

I think we could *all* agree there are positives and negatives to both situations.

Communism in *theory* was a good plan. In practice? Horrible.

BE19Pilot · June 15th, 2007, 00:10

The best thing to do on your days off is NEVER-EVER-EVER answer any phone calls unless you know who it is...LGA is a pain in the ass a good part of the time, but it is a money maker...My biggest fear is being on the "point" and getting stuck on the gate waiting to push for SPOT 23, and after that fiasco the friggin VCM craps out and the High-blowers are a mere wisp of a breeze and shoot I drank a 20 oz. coffee and by the time we get to ACK I gotta pee so bad that the F/O has to taxi so I can keep my legs crossed! Oh and lets not forget going into LGA in the middle of a "push" and S-turning along Long Island Sound getting TAs from all the VFR traffic! But, I do LOVE $1.00 employee coffee at Dunkin Donuts!

sorrygottarunway · June 18th, 2007, 20:19

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Originally Posted by BE19Pilot

But, I do LOVE $1.00 employee coffee at Dunkin Donuts!

Is this our colgan equivalent to the speed line that is always spoken of on this forum??

JBUCREW · June 21st, 2007, 09:44

Airdale whats up buddy? What are you doing flying a real man's plane? You have to come fly the RJ with me and be a sally! So how are things over at Colgan? Rumor I here is that your out-station bases are going away, and they will open LGA,IAD,BOS,IAH,EWR?????? Thats the word..... Great to hear about your line. I'm on RESV in DTW but flying all the time.
Glad you like it!

surreal1221 · June 21st, 2007, 10:07

Colgan going to bases?!?

May 25th, 2007, 22:08	#1
Airdale Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dirty Jerzey Posts: 2,109	Colgan = Da awesome! Wedding- 5 GDO's! Base Request to ALB - granted. June, tues-friday line with 17 days off! Awesome. Plus this month, I may go over my 75hr guarantee if I fly Sunday. Wow...I'm so happy, I feel like calling scheduling and volunteering to cover a trip!! Maybe....

May 25th, 2007, 22:13	#2
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Posts: 5,264	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! They gave you this because you will be my designated back hair shaver in ALB. __________________ www.alpa.org

May 26th, 2007, 08:56	#7
B767Driver Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,885	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! Does Colgan fly S340'S? If so, I saw one make a beautiful landing off of the River Visual Approach in KDCA a couple of weeks ago. The VASI's were out for the final turn to RWY 19. We were holding short watching arrivals. Guys were all over the place...high...low. But the SAAB nailed it.

May 26th, 2007, 21:38	#11
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,860	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! I'm in and out of LGA a lot next month. I'm NOT looking forward to it...no overnights there, so that's a plus. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

May 27th, 2007, 15:39	#13
ZapBrannigan Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mom n' Pop Retailer Posts: 909	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! The Expressway visual 31 at LGA is one of the most enjoyable approaches on the east coast of the US. I used to love flying in and out of LaGuardia. (Deicing for dollars!) Never did it in a turboprop though... I was pretty much stuck between Altoona and PIT in my turboprop days.

May 27th, 2007, 23:15	#15
Airdale Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dirty Jerzey Posts: 2,109	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! I'm an idiot. Besides not being able to find the US Airways terminal. I was on reserve today and answered my phone when sched. called. They asked me to cover another trip in Albany tomorrow. I didn't want too, but said yes. I asked for it. Drive 1.5 up to LGA, flights delayed till 10pm. So I tell sched. that if they want me there in the morning for the flight without a delayed show time, I'll drive it. Get mileage/gas/tolls approved and get on the road. I left my house at 5:00pm, got to the hotel at 10:30pm. 5 1/2 hrs of drive for .5 pay credit.

May 28th, 2007, 00:27	#16
amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,551	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! a day in the life. how do you like the state troopers in their blacked out crown vic's? those guys are killers.

May 28th, 2007, 07:45	#17
ZapBrannigan Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mom n' Pop Retailer Posts: 909	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! If you were a corporate pilot you might get some recognition for taking such an initiative. A strong eval, a better pay-raise, etc. At an airline you get your .5 pay and a scheduler who will forget the favor you did her the minute she hangs up the phone. Still, I admire your initiative. Terrific team player. Wish we had some folks like you here.

June 15th, 2007, 00:10	#22
BE19Pilot Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roanoke Posts: 89	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! The best thing to do on your days off is NEVER-EVER-EVER answer any phone calls unless you know who it is...LGA is a pain in the ass a good part of the time, but it is a money maker...My biggest fear is being on the "point" and getting stuck on the gate waiting to push for SPOT 23, and after that fiasco the friggin VCM craps out and the High-blowers are a mere wisp of a breeze and shoot I drank a 20 oz. coffee and by the time we get to ACK I gotta pee so bad that the F/O has to taxi so I can keep my legs crossed! Oh and lets not forget going into LGA in the middle of a "push" and S-turning along Long Island Sound getting TAs from all the VFR traffic! But, I do LOVE $1.00 employee coffee at Dunkin Donuts!

June 21st, 2007, 09:44	#24
JBUCREW Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DTW/DXR/JFK Posts: 216	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! Airdale whats up buddy? What are you doing flying a real man's plane? You have to come fly the RJ with me and be a sally! So how are things over at Colgan? Rumor I here is that your out-station bases are going away, and they will open LGA,IAD,BOS,IAH,EWR?????? Thats the word..... Great to hear about your line. I'm on RESV in DTW but flying all the time. Glad you like it!

June 21st, 2007, 10:07	#25
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 9,836	Re: Colgan = Da awesome! Colgan going to bases?!? __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \| IVAW \| ACLU \|

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