Originally Posted by
ACARS
In the LAS thread 110pgl you said you were in fact a private pilot.
Absolutely a true statement; I do consider myself a private pilot. As I stated above, I do not fly for an airline, but do fly (larger) planes several times a year. I consider myself a private pilot as I am a business owner, not an airline/cargo pilot. While the certs says ATP and commercial pilot, I would say private pilot would be more accurate in a general discussion.
Originally Posted by
ACARS
... You also used wired magazine and the TV series Mythbusters as proof that personal phones and laptops do not interfere with airplanes full stop. ...
Actually, as I stated, Mythbusters came to the wrong conclusion. And I cited many other sources. You are picking and choosing.
Originally Posted by
ACARS
... Sorry but with a posting history suggesting large amounts of flying in premium cabins, mileage runs, price deals and a further reference in the LAS thread that you work for a firm that blows up marketing reaseach data...
Don't apologize. I love flying premium. I am fortunate to be able to do it to strange and exotic places. And 100% I do mileage runs when I can; mostly on the weekends. I love the chase. (Or at least I did before the latest devaluations.) And yes, part of what we do is analyze data. All true statements.
Originally Posted by
ACARS
...I personally don't think I can take anything you say as being from the point of view as someone who has an inherent interest in aviation from a professional point of view...
You have every right to doubt and question anything/everything. I am glad I am teaching you that.
Originally Posted by
ACARS
...But I believe real experts should be conducting research...
Yes, we do. And I cited lots of facts here and in many threads. It would be great if your provided your own opinion or facts, rather than just stalking others and name calling.
Originally Posted by
ACARS
...Anyway all the best with your private flying. You might need some luck if you think your are that great/safe with your clean record. Wouldn't want it jinxing now would we?
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Even implying/joking you hope some has an accident/incident is just sick.
When I started flying 20+ years ago, I trained to always be the safest pilot out there, because someone else will not be. I will not apologize for believing I am the safest pilot around; I hope every pilot thinks and acts that same way. It seems a few of you want to fly with pilots that believe they are NOT the safest pilot. YIKES!
Originally Posted by
ACARS
...Totally off topic but I think the recording of the Emirates evacuation has shown categorically that taking bags slowed down the evacuation.
Way off topic, but, yes, another data point that taking bags off the flight did not harm anyone. And I still don't condone taking the roller boards, but, disagree about a bag at my feet. And again, that debate is happening on the ground, as it should be.