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Feb 2, 2008, 1:58 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by piggy

A pilot can notice a maintenance issue. Or, if they're not paid for cancellations, they can decide that making the rent that month is more critical than the maintenance item that (probably) won't cause a problem. (Keep in mind, most pilots not pay protected are regional, and therefore a bit tight on cash.) Do you want the issue of money floating through the pilots' heads as they decide whether it is safe to go?

Yes, I can see it now.
If I dont fly this flight, I am going to lost $200, so I am not going to report the flaps don't seem to be working correctly or the brakes feel mushy.