I thought it was Southwest that had those funky briefings?

Colonel · Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:56 pm

[url=http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/12/un ... light.html]http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/02/12/un ... light.html[/url]

[quote]the pilot was the woman shown in videos posted on social media talking to passengers over the intercom.

Some people tweeted they were passengers on the flight and that the woman seemed unstable, talking about a divorce, the election and other issues.[/quote]

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Oh. They were leaving Austin. That explains it.

David MacRay · Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:50 pm

Hopefully we can find the video. Sounds like she turned up in sweat pants ready to sing along with some Randy Neuman tunes.

Colonel · Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:52 pm

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SXSW is in March. Go there. It will be good for your soul.

David MacRay · Sun Feb 12, 2017 5:17 pm

Maybe one day. We are talking about the possibility of going to Bonneville for speed week next trip.

Tailwind W10 · Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:56 pm

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Pa ... 487-1.html

Eric Janson · Sun Feb 19, 2017 4:01 pm

I think there's still this perception the Pilots are somehow 'infallible'.

The truth is the Pilot group is no different from any other - I've met my share of alcoholics, drug users and people with very obvious personality disorders over the years.

One of the most extreme personalities I have ever met was a retired KLM Captain who came to fly at my company. He was the poster boy for Narcissistic Personality Disorder. There were a number of similar but slightly less extreme personalities on the same fleet so when I was offered a fleet transfer I turned it down.

Some companies have programs in place to help employees but in a lot of companies you are on your own - there is a stigma attached to admitting you need help.

While I feel sorry for the lady in question - I hope she gets the help she obviously needs - I can't condone actually showing up for work in this state.

She could have called in sick or not fit to fly. I'm sure United has help programs in place. Instead my guess is that she is likely to lose her job and her Licence.

Don't bring your personal issues to work.

Accept responsibility for your actions.

Yes I know - these days everyone is a 'victim' and nobody is responsible for their own actions anymore.