Ed K Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) Anybody see this? http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/15690409/detail.html Who's going to take bets on if he was playing with it? Edited March 24, 2008 by Ed K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I was in a Gander Mtn when a sheriff deputy turned one loose...Bad News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabbie Shooter Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I wonder if US Airways has ROs and if the pilot was DQed for the day... haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Great - another pro-gun / national carry program in jeopardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I've met a few pilots certified under the Flight Deck Officers Program. None of them seemed like the type to finger-f**k their pistol during approach operations, but I guess an idiot can slip through any level of screening. Bad form, and bad timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sestock Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 We used to have a US Airways pilot that had a habit of AD'ing on a regular basis, I wonder if it is the same person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) At this point all I can say is : Moron, what the F were you possibly thinking? That action put a lot in jeopordy, not the least of which, his passengers, for which he has absolute responsibility. Edited March 25, 2008 by boz1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rusert Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Pilot "playing with it" on approach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) I have it on good authority that he actually pulled the trigger earlier that morning while he was at the range. However, like most U. S. Air flights, the bullet eventually took off over four hours later than scheduled. Edited March 25, 2008 by XD Niner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Remember this one ?? COP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I have it on good authority that he actually pulled the trigger earlier that morning while he was at the range. However, like most U. S. Air flights, the bullet eventually took off over four hours later than scheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I guess he was the only one professional enough to handle that USP. I just saw a spot about that on the ABC nightly news. No more info than here but what was interesting is that the news folks interviewed some of the passengers about what they thought about a gun being discharged on their flight. The passengers said " they didn't know it happened". The news guy seemed bummed by this. They also seemed a bit surprised that nobody got sucked out the gaping hole. But back to the main subject. What an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carinab Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 An AD in the cockpit! Is this the part where you make a joke about premature discharge? I think the actual punchline is the last line of the article stating that the aircraft would be taken out of service for inspection.....ya' think!?!? What a clown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 (edited) Okay folks, while it is certainly great fun to make humorous and pointed comments about this amazing professional (after all, how many of you can fly a passenger jet and shoot A's at the same time?), we need to help U. S. Airways past this little speed bump. This fine airline has recently emerged from bankruptcy and could easily lapse back into it if their pilots waste a few more planes and/or passengers. So, in the true spirit of BE'ers everywhere, let's help them out by coming up with a new slogan that they can use in the advertising campaign that they will inevitably run to counteract the media coverage they are receiving regarding this historic event. Since it was my idea, I'll go first. "U. S. Airways - just slightly slower than a speeding bullet!" Your contributions are encouraged as long as they are not politically correct. Edited March 25, 2008 by XD Niner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 U.S. AIR - We are the only pilots in this cockpit professional enough to handle this BANG ........... whoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Now ladies and gentlemen, that was just a warning. Now, get those seatbelts on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Now, are you going to stop kicking my seat??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 ****************** BREAKING NEWS! ************************ New U. S. Airways Policy for Immediate Press Release U. S. Airways, in our continuing quest to keep our passengers safe, has today voluntarily implemented an additional warning announcement. This vital message will be delivered to our passengers by our chief flight attendent upon the initiation of final approach. To calm and entertain our customers, it will be sung to the tune of "Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer"... "If there's a bang while landing, Don't get your nose all out of joint, That's just our crack shot pilot, Popping off a hollow point." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Wonder who gets to clean the pilot seat???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Wonder who gets to clean the pilot seat???? Or possibly worse, the co-pilot's seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I would also love to hear the cockpit flight recorder.....I am sure there was some choice words exchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 So for the sake of all future passengers, does anyone know: -do the new "hardened cockpit doors" include a layer of kevlar? And finally, we find the one potential DOWN SIDE to being seated in 1st class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 An AD in the cockpit! Is this the part where you make a joke about premature discharge? After all the crap we receive about how the men treat the women in this sport, a woman has to pop off with this one... Of course... I laughed like hell, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 And finally, we find the one potential DOWN SIDE to being seated in 1st class. Sure but you will be the first ones to de-plane ......... and board the ambulance when you get shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 An AD in the cockpit! Is this the part where you make a joke about premature discharge? After all the crap we receive about how the men treat the women in this sport, a woman has to pop off with this one... Of course... I laughed like hell, but... Both of you are funny, too funny!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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