FAA Head Denies Pilots Sleep in Crew Lounges

I'm not going to watch the video, but if that's what he says, he's really forgotten his airline pilot roots.
 
Didn't watch the video (I rarely watch news video bits on the innerweb, as they're preceded by ads 99% of the time) but I agree if Babs actually believes that, he's delusional.
 
Oh yeah, it's a Stellara commercial. Cause bleeding from the eyes, explosive diarrhea (had to control-clicky that one), gout, syphilis, get Stellara now, help for those with brittle toenails.
 
Doug Taylor said:
Oh yeah, it's a Stellara commercial. Cause bleeding from the eyes, explosive diarrhea (had to control-clicky that one), gout, syphilis, get Stellara now, help for those with brittle toenails.
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Hey, they just have bowel concern for us out here on the internets.
 
MQAAord said:
Didn't watch the video (I rarely watch news video bits on the innerweb, as they're preceded by ads 99% of the time) but I agree if Babs actually believes that, he's delusional.
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Yup...that's exactly why I get my news on the interwebs...so I don't have to sit there and have someone taking at me.
 
To quote "Super Troopers":

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"I'll believe that when my poop turns purple and smells like rainbow sherbet. "
 
Is not part of being well rested sleeping in the crew lounge? Is that not why the chairs go all the way back? Is it bad form to sleep in a crew lounge? Where is the ATC lounge? Cat naps can be very effective.
 
He's a government official. Now he can say "SLEEP ROOMS" are NOT crew lounges. He wasn't asked about those..... But the public is happy and we can still sleep in the SLEEP rooms (during the day of course).

That being said, I have tried to take a powernap in both sleep rooms and crew rooms and I can never do it. Starbucks is my official sponsor while working.
 
higney85 said:
He's a government official. Now he can say "SLEEP ROOMS" are NOT crew lounges. He wasn't asked about those..... But the public is happy and we can still sleep in the SLEEP rooms (during the day of course).

That being said, I have tried to take a powernap in both sleep rooms and crew rooms and I can never do it. Starbucks is my official sponsor while working.
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No kidding... I see people sleeping in the crew room all the time.
 
higney85 said:
Starbucks is my official sponsor while working.
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When I had early shows in Portland (or an early arrival into PDX), I would go down to the "Made in Oregon" store on Concourse C to get a Viso Vigor...it'll wake your ass up quick!

"VISO Natural Energy Vigor, like all VISO Energy drinks, is a serious Energy drink. If you’re ready to start an addiction that won’t get you into trouble with the fuzz, then VISO Vigor is it! This drink features 300mg of natural caffeine for a really nice ride that you’ll want day after day. Add to that the most complete set of Vitamins, Minerals, and Electrolytes of any Energy drink made by man, and the great flavor of Organic Lemon and Strawberry juices and you’ve got some world class Energy in your hand!"
 
Venti Red-Eye normally keeps the eyelids open. It's a big bold coffee with 2 espresso shots! You will run to the gate and have enough energy to push the plane back on your own! WEEEE!!!
 
Red Bull works well for me.

So what happens when you are up front(single pilot) and the sun goes down and at the end of a long day your eyes start to toothpick and you realize you left your emergency Red Bull in the cooler in the Back? Do you:

a. Put the aircraft on autopilot and walk to the back to get it.(Illegal)
b. Ask one of you passengers to get it for you.(not very cool in my opinion).
c. Do a negative g pushover and a quick decell to try and get the cooler up front.(would not work if the cooler was restrained properly as per FAA regulations)
d. Push on with toothpick eyes into the inky blackness and hope you don't make any life threatening mistakes as you fly a night approach into an uncotrolled field with broken VASI lights on a non-prec runway with only MIRL.
e. De-pressurize the cabin to open the window to get some fresh air.
 
denver said:
Red Bull works well for me.

So what happens when you are up front(single pilot) and the sun goes down and at the end of a long day your eyes start to toothpick and you realize you left your emergency Red Bull in the cooler in the Back? Do you:

a. Put the aircraft on autopilot and walk to the back to get it.(Illegal)
b. Ask one of you passengers to get it for you.(not very cool in my opinion).
c. Do a negative g pushover and a quick decell to try and get the cooler up front.(would not work if the cooler was restrained properly as per FAA regulations)
d. Push on with toothpick eyes into the inky blackness and hope you don't make any life threatening mistakes as you fly a night approach into an uncotrolled field with broken VASI lights on a non-prec runway with only MIRL.
e. De-pressurize the cabin to open the window to get some fresh air.
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Option a or e obviously! Duh!
 
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