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This is an archive thread, the active thread is Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [Merged]
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
[For reference, the 2013 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: [url]http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1424575-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2013-flights.html ]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
1) This thread intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.
2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
4) A thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...craft-yet.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
[For reference, the 2014 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: [url]http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1536853-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2014-flights.html ]
1) This thread intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.
2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
4) A thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...craft-yet.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
[For reference, the 2014 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: [url=http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1424575-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2013-2014-flights.html]Availability of ATC Communications on Channel 9 thread [2013-2014] Flights ]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
1) This thread intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.
2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. The Consolidated "Interesting Things Heard on Channel 9" Thread [Merged]
4) A thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
Anyone get channel 9 on a reconfigured CO aircraft yet?
The following mainline aircraft types allow passengers to listen to ATC. The legacy nomenclature is "Channel 9," but on many types it is accessed by selecting "From the Flight Deck" on the "Audio" menu of the seat-back entertainment, then pushing "Listen." Legacy pmCO FAs may not know what "Channel 9" is, as none of their a/c had it prior to the merger.
A319 - removed
A320 - removed
B737 - no
B747 - yes
B757 - only pmUA 757-200s operating p.s. flights (i.e. 28J seats)
B767 - yes, both pmUA 767-300s and pmCO 767-400s
B777 - yes, both pmUA and pmCO, except the new Hawaiian and domestic high-density configuration aircraft
B787 - no
UA management has said they are "studying" ways it can be made available over the streaming content-equipped planes (i.e. A319, A320, 737), but no schedule has been announced for a decision or implementation.
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
1) This thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft and now PDE equipped aircraft to offer Channel 9
2) For discussion on issues and availability on Channel 9 equipped aircraft, see Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [Merged]
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
[For reference, the 2013 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: [url]http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1424575-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2013-flights.html ]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
1) This thread intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
4) A thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...craft-yet.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
[For reference, the 2014 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: [url]http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1536853-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2014-flights.html ]
1) This thread intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
4) A thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...craft-yet.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
[For reference, the 2014 Channel 9 Availability thread is here: [url=http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-airlines-mileageplus/1424575-availability-atc-communications-channel-9-thread-2013-2014-flights.html]Availability of ATC Communications on Channel 9 thread [2013-2014] Flights ]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
1) This thread intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
Channel 9 not offered on this flight.2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. The Consolidated "Interesting Things Heard on Channel 9" Thread [Merged]
4) A thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
Anyone get channel 9 on a reconfigured CO aircraft yet?
The following mainline aircraft types allow passengers to listen to ATC. The legacy nomenclature is "Channel 9," but on many types it is accessed by selecting "From the Flight Deck" on the "Audio" menu of the seat-back entertainment, then pushing "Listen." Legacy pmCO FAs may not know what "Channel 9" is, as none of their a/c had it prior to the merger.
A319 - removed
A320 - removed
B737 - no
B747 - yes
B757 - only pmUA 757-200s operating p.s. flights (i.e. 28J seats)
B767 - yes, both pmUA 767-300s and pmCO 767-400s
B777 - yes, both pmUA and pmCO, except the new Hawaiian and domestic high-density configuration aircraft
B787 - no
UA management has said they are "studying" ways it can be made available over the streaming content-equipped planes (i.e. A319, A320, 737), but no schedule has been announced for a decision or implementation.
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
1) This thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft and now PDE equipped aircraft to offer Channel 9
2) For discussion on issues and availability on Channel 9 equipped aircraft, see Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [Merged]
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-merged.html
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Wiki note about the forums several, active Channel 9 threads.
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
1) This thread intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
: td : Channel 9 not offered on this flight.
Please postings to status reports of availability -- and use the thread below to discuss the general topic.
2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability. (See the previous paragraph. if you merely wish to list the flights offering or not offering channel 9.)
Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [Merged]
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. The Consolidated "Interesting Things Heard on Channel 9" Thread [Merged]
4) A thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
Anyone get channel 9 on a reconfigured CO or PDE aircraft yet?
The following aircraft types have "From the Flight Deck" installed (commonly known as "Channel 9," as that's the location it is found on audio handset selectors):
pmUA 777-200ERs
pmCO 777-200ERs
pmUA 777-300ERs
pmUA 777-200As (high density, first class only)
pmUA 767-300ERs
pmCO 767-400ERs
pmUA 757-200 (28J p.s.)
pmCO 757-200 (16 p.s.) -- To be retrofitted with cabin refresh per Oct 2019 announcement
[pmUA A320 and A319 aircraft have had it removed. It is not installed on any 737s, 787s, nor pre-2019/2020 refresh pmCO 757-200s (16J p.s.) or pmCO 757-300s.]
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Archived posts in Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [ARCHIVE]
Offering live ATC communications on UA flights on Channel 9 of the audio entertainment system (Channel 9) is exclusive to United and offered at the Captains discretion. This forum has four prime, active threads about Channel 9. This note will guide you to the right thread for your post, or to where you would look for those channel 9 posts youre interested in.
1) This thread intended as a basic status thread only to list the specific channel 9-equipped flights offering or not offering Channel 9. The thumbs-up/down codes used in the thread are:
^ Channel 9 offered on this flight but no announcement made about it.
^^ Channel 9 offered and crew announced or promoted its availability.
: td : Channel 9 not offered on this flight.
Please postings to status reports of availability -- and use the thread below to discuss the general topic.
2) A discussion thread to pursue issues about Channel 9 availability. (See the previous paragraph. if you merely wish to list the flights offering or not offering channel 9.)
Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [Merged]
3) A thread, to discuss interesting things heard on Channel 9, such as interesting exchanges between pilots and controllers or asking about pilot-controller phraseology. The Consolidated "Interesting Things Heard on Channel 9" Thread [Merged]
4) A thread to discuss Uniteds progress in converting legacy Continental aircraft to offer Channel 9.
Anyone get channel 9 on a reconfigured CO or PDE aircraft yet?
The following aircraft types have "From the Flight Deck" installed (commonly known as "Channel 9," as that's the location it is found on audio handset selectors):
pmUA 777-200ERs
pmCO 777-200ERs
pmUA 777-300ERs
pmUA 777-200As (high density, first class only)
pmUA 767-300ERs
pmCO 767-400ERs
pmUA 757-200 (28J p.s.)
pmCO 757-200 (16 p.s.) -- To be retrofitted with cabin refresh per Oct 2019 announcement
[pmUA A320 and A319 aircraft have had it removed. It is not installed on any 737s, 787s, nor pre-2019/2020 refresh pmCO 757-200s (16J p.s.) or pmCO 757-300s.]
The Moderators may move misplaced posts to conform to these thread aims.
Archived posts in Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [ARCHIVE]
Consolidated "Channel 9 Availability" Discussion Thread [ARCHIVE]
Nov 1, 2011 | 11:52 am
#346
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I use to have great luck if it was off having the FA ask and the captain would turn it right on saying "Opps he just forgot to hit the switch". Now the only answer I get is "He wants to leave it off".
I think next time I'm on an Airbus I am just going to ask them my self during boarding. See if I might get a different answer than the FA.
I think next time I'm on an Airbus I am just going to ask them my self during boarding. See if I might get a different answer than the FA.
When I fly on a 757, I stow my bags and then walk up to the cockpit to ask about Channel 9. In the past, I'd usually get an enthusiastic response, and had one captain invite me in to check out the charts, etc..
Now-a-days, I get a stern "no" or "it's broken" or "we don't have it installed"
My last six flights have all had Channel 9 turned off..
Nov 1, 2011 | 12:09 pm
#347
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I believe there are plans to make Ch. 9 available on at least some PMCO aircraft.
However, it doesn't make much sense to me for the airline to make it available on CO aircraft when an apparently considerable number of UA pilots currently keep it turned off. I also wonder if the CO pilots will even turn it on to begin with if it does become available.
Good buddy of mine who is UA 757/767 Capt. still makes sure Ch.9 is on because he knows many passengers like it (he frequently flies LAX-HNL/OGG/KOA/LIH and also the LAX-JFK p.s. service). But it appears he may be one of a dwindling number of pilots to do so.
However, it doesn't make much sense to me for the airline to make it available on CO aircraft when an apparently considerable number of UA pilots currently keep it turned off. I also wonder if the CO pilots will even turn it on to begin with if it does become available.
Good buddy of mine who is UA 757/767 Capt. still makes sure Ch.9 is on because he knows many passengers like it (he frequently flies LAX-HNL/OGG/KOA/LIH and also the LAX-JFK p.s. service). But it appears he may be one of a dwindling number of pilots to do so.
Nov 1, 2011 | 3:12 pm
#348
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But, if it's off, it's probably been switched off/left off intentionally.
It's one of the first steps in our pre-flt setup. Most crews know if the switch is on or not.
Asking probably won't help.
Personally, I don't turn it on.
And I specifically tell the f/a's to NOT say that it's broken, because that would be a lie.
It's switched off, intentionally. I think I explained why, somewhere else, maybe earlier in this thread.
So, asking wouldn't change my mind.
That being said, folks are always welcome in my cockpit, to come up and say hi.
When people stick their head in I invite them in, offer the jump seat to them if they want to sit and chat.
Kids always get my seat and a photo op if their parents want it.
I hand out maps and flt plans too if they want souvenirs.
If we were allowed, I'd invite you up in flight.
However, the Feds would have something to say about that.
It's too bad too. The view really is better.
There are spectacular sights to be seen from our vantage point.
When riding in the back I'm always amazed that some people NEVER look out the window.
Their loss.
Nov 2, 2011 | 9:16 am
#349
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I believe there are plans to make Ch. 9 available on at least some PMCO aircraft.
However, it doesn't make much sense to me for the airline to make it available on CO aircraft when an apparently considerable number of UA pilots currently keep it turned off. I also wonder if the CO pilots will even turn it on to begin with if it does become available.
Good buddy of mine who is UA 757/767 Capt. still makes sure Ch.9 is on because he knows many passengers like it (he frequently flies LAX-HNL/OGG/KOA/LIH and also the LAX-JFK p.s. service). But it appears he may be one of a dwindling number of pilots to do so.
However, it doesn't make much sense to me for the airline to make it available on CO aircraft when an apparently considerable number of UA pilots currently keep it turned off. I also wonder if the CO pilots will even turn it on to begin with if it does become available.
Good buddy of mine who is UA 757/767 Capt. still makes sure Ch.9 is on because he knows many passengers like it (he frequently flies LAX-HNL/OGG/KOA/LIH and also the LAX-JFK p.s. service). But it appears he may be one of a dwindling number of pilots to do so.
Nov 2, 2011 | 10:25 am
#350
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Looking Out The Window
Yes, you could do that.
But, if it's off, it's probably been switched off/left off intentionally.
It's one of the first steps in our pre-flt setup. Most crews know if the switch is on or not.
Asking probably won't help.
Personally, I don't turn it on.
And I specifically tell the f/a's to NOT say that it's broken, because that would be a lie.
It's switched off, intentionally. I think I explained why, somewhere else, maybe earlier in this thread.
So, asking wouldn't change my mind.
That being said, folks are always welcome in my cockpit, to come up and say hi.
When people stick their head in I invite them in, offer the jump seat to them if they want to sit and chat.
Kids always get my seat and a photo op if their parents want it.
I hand out maps and flt plans too if they want souvenirs.
If we were allowed, I'd invite you up in flight.
However, the Feds would have something to say about that.
It's too bad too. The view really is better.
There are spectacular sights to be seen from our vantage point.
When riding in the back I'm always amazed that some people NEVER look out the window.
Their loss.
But, if it's off, it's probably been switched off/left off intentionally.
It's one of the first steps in our pre-flt setup. Most crews know if the switch is on or not.
Asking probably won't help.
Personally, I don't turn it on.
And I specifically tell the f/a's to NOT say that it's broken, because that would be a lie.
It's switched off, intentionally. I think I explained why, somewhere else, maybe earlier in this thread.
So, asking wouldn't change my mind.
That being said, folks are always welcome in my cockpit, to come up and say hi.
When people stick their head in I invite them in, offer the jump seat to them if they want to sit and chat.
Kids always get my seat and a photo op if their parents want it.
I hand out maps and flt plans too if they want souvenirs.
If we were allowed, I'd invite you up in flight.
However, the Feds would have something to say about that.
It's too bad too. The view really is better.
There are spectacular sights to be seen from our vantage point.
When riding in the back I'm always amazed that some people NEVER look out the window.
Their loss.
Awhile back, I flew roundtrip in F IAH-POS on CO. There's lots to see outside on this route: islands, reefs, and usually the coast of Venezuela on the way home (I believe the specific routing can depend on weather en route and/or winds aloft - and please correct me if I'm in error here). However, on the way back from POS, I was the only one in the F cabin to have my window shade open (and only by half in deference to those folks who wanted to watch the stupid, idiotic movie).
Same type of deal with flights over the Sierras of California and over southern Utah and Colorado as well. Absolutely stunning scenery out there in the great American West with many other examples to be seen....
Nov 2, 2011 | 1:12 pm
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Nov 2, 2011 | 5:45 pm
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Let's please stay on the topic of Channel 9, availability. Thanks, Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator.
Dec 16, 2011 | 9:24 pm
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Anyone get channel 9 on a reconfigured CO or PDE aircraft yet?
I apologize if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but I couldn't find it
With some newly reconfigured Continental birds out there with E+ seats and the like, I'm wondering if anyone has been on a Continental flight with Channel 9 on.
I'm curious how CO pilots will be with this awesome UA benefit and I'm so excited it's staying on. I just wonder how long it will be before co pilots begin to use it on available aircraft.
With some newly reconfigured Continental birds out there with E+ seats and the like, I'm wondering if anyone has been on a Continental flight with Channel 9 on.
I'm curious how CO pilots will be with this awesome UA benefit and I'm so excited it's staying on. I just wonder how long it will be before co pilots begin to use it on available aircraft.
Dec 16, 2011 | 9:46 pm
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I can't even get it on UA aircraft. I think I'm at around 10% for the year.
Dec 16, 2011 | 10:01 pm
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Hoping some of the very friendly CO pilots I met will be into it.
Jan 10, 2012 | 9:19 am
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No more channel 9 ???
I am 0 for 15 on my last flights on United both domestic and international..
What is going on ?
What is going on ?
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jan 10, 2012 at 9:23 am Reason: moved to appropriate thread
Jan 10, 2012 | 9:47 am
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(And if it's just a bus then I can pick the cheapest bus.)
By the way - is there any monetary reward attached to collecting a pile of GTEMs? I have considered writing one for pilots who leave ch9 on, but I wouldn't want to insult them. GAs seem to be happy to get them so I assume they aren't totally useless.
Jan 10, 2012 | 10:26 am
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Right after Christmas, we flew MSY-DEN (Ch. 9 on) followed by DEN-LAX (Ch. 9 off).
Out of MSY, the lady A320 Capt. even made an announcement that Ch. 9 would be on. However, this appears to be the exception these days.....
Jan 10, 2012 | 10:32 am
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In fact, I have no idea what a GTEM is.
I would assume that most pilots also don't know what they are.
Stuff like that is rarely passed along to us.
I have had 1000s of kids, and adults, up front for photo ops, handouts, etc.
In 20+ yrs with the company I have NEVER had a passenger thank you letter passed on to me from mgt.
You might imagine why fewer and fewer crew choose to do much public interaction.
Sometimes easier to move "the bus"
from A to B, then go home.
Last edited by ualp; Jan 10, 2012 at 10:51 am
Jan 10, 2012 | 10:43 am
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I bother to use them because I hope they make someone's annual appraisal a little less painful if nothing else.