"We had our radio turned down"

adhc2 · Post by **adhc2** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:03 am

CPL-ATP
I must beg to differ, airmanship and safety have no relationship with the value or size of the aircraft. You said that a kid on a solo cross country is
something altogether different. The fact of the matter it is about peoples lives being endangered. I lost a close personal friend 8 years ago at YYF
who was involved in a midair with another lite A/C, the other 4 people in the offending machine also died. I know my friends widow would agree with me, although I believe the insurance companys had a different take on the situation.

At the risk of belaboring my point what counts to me is does the offender in your case understand the ramifications of his actions.

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:15 am

It was clear, based on the pilot's reaction, that there was little or no appreciation for the ramifications from the pilot's side. That is what is most depressing and disgusting.

Was it a two crew operation?

C206Pilot · Post by **C206Pilot** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:32 am

i have been told by experienced pilots that they fall asleep sometimes. an airline guy told me he always programs a hold at some point passed the airport incase this happens. also had a military guy tell me him and his entire crew of 4 pilots all fell asleep once and woke up 2 hours passed the airport and had to turn around....lol

Croissant Wrench · Post by **Croissant Wrench** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:06 am

I hope enforcement gets a go at this dolt, a nice Rec and Neg ought to wake him(her) up before next time is too late.

There's nothing wrong with an aircraft that a little competency on the part of the operator couldn't cure.

Hedley · Post by **Hedley** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:06 am

Putting radios in airplanes was about as smart an idea as giving women the vote.

Brewguy · Post by **Brewguy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:40 am

xflyer: you seem new here.
You joined after this thread had been going for a while, and your only 3 posts on this board so far have been in this thread.

Hmm, interesting.
................... was it you?

p.s. No need to answer that. In the absence of an answer, we'll all just keep making our "dumb assumptions!"

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:37 pm

" cpl_atc i hope the crew of the a/c did not hurt your feelings ! "

So there were two of you?

Brewguy · Post by **Brewguy** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:12 pm

You know what Xflyer ... I think it was you!

That is the only way you would be able to 'share some insight' ... otherwise, you're only adding to the 'dumb assumptions' like the rest of us.
.... and of course, no need to do it via PM if you're just speculating.

Well then? "Xflyer" is an anonymous enough name (not like you're using your real name on this internet forum); so why don't you simply go ahead and share your insight with all of us?

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:24 pm

" The explanation they offered upon landing was that they purposely turned the radio down "because there was too much chatter". "

If true, a license suspension would be in order.

Smurfjet · Post by **Smurfjet** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 8:12 am

Xflyer wrote:What a great welcome to AVCANADA !

I think you hurt his feelings

the_professor · Post by **the_professor** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:08 pm

Xflyer wrote:I do agree, for the latter as a pilot you must be fully aware of the operational status on board, yet situations vary from flight to flight. In the end it is the responsiblity of the pilot to contact the area controllers , and that being said not hearing from atc and not replying to atc is a direct refelection of the pilot or crew. cpl_atc plz pm and maybe we can share some insight to this topic !

I'm still waiting to see the "insight" on this topic. Type away, Xflyer!