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ready2fly · March 13th, 2003, 13:54

I'm here. Whaddup C.??

Just been over in the Squawk squirting the flames of Conservatism.

jtrain609 · March 13th, 2003, 14:01

I'm kind of around, studying on and off (mostly off) for a national government test later today.

Cheers

John Herreshoff

CaliforniaSurfer · March 13th, 2003, 14:03

[ QUOTE ]
Just been over in the Squawk squirting the flames of Conservatism

[/ QUOTE ]

Those flames (both sides) are causing a lack of interest in the 'ol Jetcareers.com

Just not the same anymore...

bumflip · March 13th, 2003, 14:07

ready2fly · March 13th, 2003, 14:25

I agree guys. Unfortunately, until the problems of the world which adversely effect our chosen future profession change for the better, there's going to be very little aviation-related chat that's positive...like "I GOT HIRED at(fill in the airline/FBO/or School).

I'm hoping for the best so that I CAN talk about something else other than politics on JC.

I get all happy inside when I see a good aviation-related post - like A300Capt.'s today. Did that one not ROCK?

Eagle · March 13th, 2003, 14:25

Just got back from cleaning up the hanger and helping a pal put his prop back on his Glasair -3

sbe · March 13th, 2003, 14:27

yeah cmartin - I stay out of the political debates too. They were interesting for a while...now like you I kinda just go "whaa...?" and scratch my head.

pilot602 · March 13th, 2003, 14:33

[ QUOTE ]
Just got back from cleaning up the hanger and helping a pal put his prop back on his Glasair -3

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought Phoenix Composites bought them out when the folded a year or two back? Did PC sell 'em off again? Or is this a new, seperate company?

PC is located at "our" airport, btw!

Alchemy · March 13th, 2003, 14:40

I agree that limiting the political/war discussions would be a wise move. Everyone here probably already has their opinion about war and George Bush set in stone; any arguments on this forum are purely devisive. Particularly troubling is the manner in which some users vigoursly deride and stereotype anyone who disagrees with their particular view on these issues.

The Squawk box is a much better place for it, and even there I don't care to see it.

Eagle · March 13th, 2003, 15:51

No PC tried but it fell through

pilot602 · March 13th, 2003, 16:44

Ahh that'd explain it then ...

FLYMcDoofer · March 13th, 2003, 17:12

Alright I'll claim it...I cut the cheese. Yeah it stinks but damn did it feel good. Had to check my pants. Been a long day in class, been prairie doggin it till I got home!!!!

CaliforniaSurfer · March 13th, 2003, 19:16

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prairie doggin it

[/ QUOTE ]

That's hilarious!

Surf

farwellbooth · March 13th, 2003, 21:57

TMI

flyitup · March 13th, 2003, 23:21

[ QUOTE ]
Those flames (both sides) are causing a lack of interest in the 'ol Jetcareers.com

[/ QUOTE ]

I totally agree. Although I'm sure it will never happen, it would be nice if we could limit the political flame throwing. This is an AVIATION website by the way…

R2F, You do bring up an interesting point though about the negative times in this industry and the fact that we really don’t have too many positive things to talk about. Hopefully we can get some more good aviation topics going in the near future...

Thanks goes out to A300Capt for such a good post earlier today!

Mavmb · March 14th, 2003, 00:13

Ha, poor Doug. He gets home from work or whatever to read political debates or discussions about farts on his aviation website! Ha, maybe I really don't envy the job he does!

mrivc211 · March 14th, 2003, 00:25

I'm pretty much pooped out from all the bashing too, thats why I just refrain from commenting on the poli sci debates anymore.

flying_ME · March 14th, 2003, 11:52

I thought I was the only one! (about the politcal stuff in the sqawk box, not the farting part) I've actually been limiting my exposure to the sqawk box and I literally feel happier... nothing against jetcareers of course, this is an incredible site for a pilot wannbe like myself... but when you are on the minority side of the fight, it wears on you (the right is right!! JUST KIDDING, please don't kill me)

You guys keep having fun doing what you love, I'll stay on the ground for now and drive my desk... until I save enuff for a ppl

pilot602 · March 14th, 2003, 12:19

Just a quick comment on the political debates ...

Those of us who have been engaging in them, I think, for the most part have done a pretty good job at containing them to the Sqwauk Box. Of course the "Airlines say war ..." thread I posted a few days back got out of hand but it wasn't a total slaughter house.

However, it's not the political debates that are making things quiet around here - like R2F pointed out it's the state of the industry I think that is doing far more damage than our jousting. We've covered this in other posts, when the industry picks back up we'll see a ton of people on here asking the same old questions we all asked not too long ago - "how do I become a pilot?"

Maybe we ought to come up with a "Friday 'it happened to me'" post. Make it sticky and every Friday we'll all throw in a story or two about our flying encouters over the past week. Might help to keep some new stories, etc. that are solely flying related in the forums. I dunno, just an idea.

As for the political debate, I find them fun ... although I'm even tiring of them at this point. But, no one forces anyone to read them!

And if the title doesn't give it away (90% of the titles are extremely obvious as to the nature of the post) you can always hit the back button once you get into the thread.

Anyway, just my stupid opinon!

Feel free to throw cabbage ...

Doug Taylor · March 14th, 2003, 12:58

Actually, viewership is trending upward while participation is trending down. Kind of weird.

Most of the visits happen in the first few days off the week and then trend downward later in the week. It's been that way since 2000.

Here is this week's hits counter with the normal weekend dropoff as of this morning (3/14/03)

FLYMcDoofer · March 14th, 2003, 15:27

Monday through Thursday I probably stop by anywhere from 5-10 times in a day. On the weekends, HA thats a whole nother story. I am either out, sleeping, or out!

farwellbooth · March 14th, 2003, 20:48

670,000 hits!!! Even though I may browse a few times a day that is a lot of lurkers!

BLUESKY · March 14th, 2003, 21:56

sorry i was gone for so long.....I've been doing alot of thinking about going into this field(still have not decided-definitely not a over the night decision)...i have been on a few flights, and i do enjoy it, but flights schools are not cheap and the aviation industry is not doing good. Moreover it doesn't look like it will rebound for a long time...though i have not given up!!!....Hey cmartin are u at ATP-JACKSONVILLE. If so how are things going!

Doug Taylor · March 14th, 2003, 22:04

Hey Blue-

I think it's doable, but just make sure you have your bull##### meter on "10" when investigating.

March 13th, 2003, 13:45	#1
bumflip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 314	Post deleted by Doug Taylor

March 13th, 2003, 13:54	#2
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,373	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? I'm here. Whaddup C.?? Just been over in the Squawk squirting the flames of Conservatism.

March 13th, 2003, 14:01	#3
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,869	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? I'm kind of around, studying on and off (mostly off) for a national government test later today. Cheers John Herreshoff

March 13th, 2003, 14:03	#4
CaliforniaSurfer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 296	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? [ QUOTE ] Just been over in the Squawk squirting the flames of Conservatism [/ QUOTE ] Those flames (both sides) are causing a lack of interest in the 'ol Jetcareers.com Just not the same anymore...

March 13th, 2003, 14:07	#5
bumflip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 314	Post deleted by Doug Taylor

March 13th, 2003, 14:25	#6
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,373	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? I agree guys. Unfortunately, until the problems of the world which adversely effect our chosen future profession change for the better, there's going to be very little aviation-related chat that's positive...like "I GOT HIRED at(fill in the airline/FBO/or School). I'm hoping for the best so that I CAN talk about something else other than politics on JC. I get all happy inside when I see a good aviation-related post - like A300Capt.'s today. Did that one not ROCK?

March 13th, 2003, 14:25	#7
Eagle Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,272	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? Just got back from cleaning up the hanger and helping a pal put his prop back on his Glasair -3

March 13th, 2003, 14:27	#8
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? yeah cmartin - I stay out of the political debates too. They were interesting for a while...now like you I kinda just go "whaa...?" and scratch my head.

March 13th, 2003, 14:33	#9
pilot602 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: who haa Posts: 3,752	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? [ QUOTE ] Just got back from cleaning up the hanger and helping a pal put his prop back on his Glasair -3 [/ QUOTE ] I thought Phoenix Composites bought them out when the folded a year or two back? Did PC sell 'em off again? Or is this a new, seperate company? PC is located at "our" airport, btw!

March 13th, 2003, 14:40	#10
Alchemy Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,845	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? I agree that limiting the political/war discussions would be a wise move. Everyone here probably already has their opinion about war and George Bush set in stone; any arguments on this forum are purely devisive. Particularly troubling is the manner in which some users vigoursly deride and stereotype anyone who disagrees with their particular view on these issues. The Squawk box is a much better place for it, and even there I don't care to see it.

March 13th, 2003, 15:51	#11
Eagle Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,272	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? No PC tried but it fell through

March 13th, 2003, 16:44	#12
pilot602 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: who haa Posts: 3,752	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? Ahh that'd explain it then ...

March 13th, 2003, 17:12	#13
FLYMcDoofer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: JZI Posts: 217	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? Alright I'll claim it...I cut the cheese. Yeah it stinks but damn did it feel good. Had to check my pants. Been a long day in class, been prairie doggin it till I got home!!!!

March 13th, 2003, 19:16	#14
CaliforniaSurfer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 296	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? [ QUOTE ] prairie doggin it [/ QUOTE ] That's hilarious! Surf

March 13th, 2003, 21:57	#15
farwellbooth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 316	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? TMI

March 13th, 2003, 23:21	#16
flyitup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 620	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? [ QUOTE ] Those flames (both sides) are causing a lack of interest in the 'ol Jetcareers.com [/ QUOTE ] I totally agree. Although I'm sure it will never happen, it would be nice if we could limit the political flame throwing. This is an AVIATION website by the way… R2F, You do bring up an interesting point though about the negative times in this industry and the fact that we really don’t have too many positive things to talk about. Hopefully we can get some more good aviation topics going in the near future... Thanks goes out to A300Capt for such a good post earlier today!

March 14th, 2003, 00:13	#17
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,169	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? Ha, poor Doug. He gets home from work or whatever to read political debates or discussions about farts on his aviation website! Ha, maybe I really don't envy the job he does!

March 14th, 2003, 00:25	#18
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,061	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? I'm pretty much pooped out from all the bashing too, thats why I just refrain from commenting on the poli sci debates anymore.

March 14th, 2003, 11:52	#19
flying_ME Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 62	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? I thought I was the only one! (about the politcal stuff in the sqawk box, not the farting part) I've actually been limiting my exposure to the sqawk box and I literally feel happier... nothing against jetcareers of course, this is an incredible site for a pilot wannbe like myself... but when you are on the minority side of the fight, it wears on you (the right is right!! JUST KIDDING, please don't kill me) You guys keep having fun doing what you love, I'll stay on the ground for now and drive my desk... until I save enuff for a ppl

March 14th, 2003, 12:19	#20
pilot602 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: who haa Posts: 3,752	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? Just a quick comment on the political debates ... Those of us who have been engaging in them, I think, for the most part have done a pretty good job at containing them to the Sqwauk Box. Of course the "Airlines say war ..." thread I posted a few days back got out of hand but it wasn't a total slaughter house. However, it's not the political debates that are making things quiet around here - like R2F pointed out it's the state of the industry I think that is doing far more damage than our jousting. We've covered this in other posts, when the industry picks back up we'll see a ton of people on here asking the same old questions we all asked not too long ago - "how do I become a pilot?" Maybe we ought to come up with a "Friday 'it happened to me'" post. Make it sticky and every Friday we'll all throw in a story or two about our flying encouters over the past week. Might help to keep some new stories, etc. that are solely flying related in the forums. I dunno, just an idea. As for the political debate, I find them fun ... although I'm even tiring of them at this point. But, no one forces anyone to read them! And if the title doesn't give it away (90% of the titles are extremely obvious as to the nature of the post) you can always hit the back button once you get into the thread. Anyway, just my stupid opinon! Feel free to throw cabbage ...

March 14th, 2003, 12:58	#21
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? Actually, viewership is trending upward while participation is trending down. Kind of weird. Most of the visits happen in the first few days off the week and then trend downward later in the week. It's been that way since 2000. Here is this week's hits counter with the normal weekend dropoff as of this morning (3/14/03)

March 14th, 2003, 15:27	#22
FLYMcDoofer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: JZI Posts: 217	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? Monday through Thursday I probably stop by anywhere from 5-10 times in a day. On the weekends, HA thats a whole nother story. I am either out, sleeping, or out!

March 14th, 2003, 20:48	#23
farwellbooth Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 316	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? 670,000 hits!!! Even though I may browse a few times a day that is a lot of lurkers!

March 14th, 2003, 21:56	#24
BLUESKY Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 47	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? sorry i was gone for so long.....I've been doing alot of thinking about going into this field(still have not decided-definitely not a over the night decision)...i have been on a few flights, and i do enjoy it, but flights schools are not cheap and the aviation industry is not doing good. Moreover it doesn't look like it will rebound for a long time...though i have not given up!!!....Hey cmartin are u at ATP-JACKSONVILLE. If so how are things going!

March 14th, 2003, 22:04	#25
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Did somebody Fart in Here? Hey Blue- I think it's doable, but just make sure you have your bull##### meter on "10" when investigating.

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