PA Cabin announcements Question
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My worst part of doing a PA is my Tulare County Public Schools-knowledge of geography.
If we're flying over the west coast, heck, I'll tell you all about half dome, the kings river, San Joaquin Valley, etc. But if I'm on the east coast, I'll sit there and marvel about how far north New Hampshire is or say things like "We're just passing over Raleigh-Durham...Nor...Sou...Umm, Raleigh-Durham!"
If we're flying over the west coast, heck, I'll tell you all about half dome, the kings river, San Joaquin Valley, etc. But if I'm on the east coast, I'll sit there and marvel about how far north New Hampshire is or say things like "We're just passing over Raleigh-Durham...Nor...Sou...Umm, Raleigh-Durham!"
IrishSheepdog
Sitting in the median
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Oh man, I'll say 'thunderstorm' or 'fog' in a heartbeat.
Basically people get in too much trouble when you pussyfoot around with weather. If you mention thunderstorms and moderate turbulence, they're not going to be meandering around the aisle when the seat belt sign comes on and end up getting injured.
If I mention the word "fog", I'll talk about visibility, things that we can do to work with it and that it might cause a delay because of the need for more spacing during arrival/approach.
Usually when I'm honest on the PA, people make positive comments. If I try and sugarcoat the situation, usually people are more pissed because they're late or the guy in 24F was snoring.
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This is so true. People often get off the plane and say "thank you for being so safe" when we are honest with them.
We never had any practice with PAs in training, except the "Flight Attendants be seated" announcement prior to departure. My first PA was on OE (operating experience)... we reach cruise and the captain says, "why don't ya let the people up." "Ummm.... ok...."
I keep all my PAs professional and to the point, without any aviation jargon. I tell the people what's going on in ways they will understand, so they don't sit there wondering what is going on. Sometimes I'll make a joke or two, but nothing too excessive. Too much kidding around makes the passengers wonder who those young punks are up front joking around and not taking the flight seriously. For instance, one PA: "And folks, it has been brought to our attention that our No Smoking sign just burned out. I would just like to point out that we did not choose to turn it off, so please refrain from breakin' out the cigs and lightin' one up back there, we'd appreciate it."
Oh man, I'll say 'thunderstorm' or 'fog' in a heartbeat.
Basically people get in too much trouble when you pussyfoot around with weather. If you mention thunderstorms and moderate turbulence, they're not going to be meandering around the aisle when the seat belt sign comes on and end up getting injured.
If I mention the word "fog", I'll talk about visibility, things that we can do to work with it and that it might cause a delay because of the need for more spacing during arrival/approach.
Usually when I'm honest on the PA, people make positive comments. If I try and sugarcoat the situation, usually people are more pissed because they're late or the guy in 24F was snoring.
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This is so true. People often get off the plane and say "thank you for being so safe" when we are honest with them.
We never had any practice with PAs in training, except the "Flight Attendants be seated" announcement prior to departure. My first PA was on OE (operating experience)... we reach cruise and the captain says, "why don't ya let the people up." "Ummm.... ok...."
I keep all my PAs professional and to the point, without any aviation jargon. I tell the people what's going on in ways they will understand, so they don't sit there wondering what is going on. Sometimes I'll make a joke or two, but nothing too excessive. Too much kidding around makes the passengers wonder who those young punks are up front joking around and not taking the flight seriously. For instance, one PA: "And folks, it has been brought to our attention that our No Smoking sign just burned out. I would just like to point out that we did not choose to turn it off, so please refrain from breakin' out the cigs and lightin' one up back there, we'd appreciate it."
davetheflyer
New Member
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My worst part of doing a PA is my Tulare County Public Schools-knowledge of geography.
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I recommend the Captains Atlas. I've flown with several captains who have them. It's a atlas of the 50 states and however many Canadian Provinces there are overlaid with VORs. Makes it a snap to answer pax questions such as "where are we?" I plan to get one for myself.
My worst part of doing a PA is my Tulare County Public Schools-knowledge of geography.
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I recommend the Captains Atlas. I've flown with several captains who have them. It's a atlas of the 50 states and however many Canadian Provinces there are overlaid with VORs. Makes it a snap to answer pax questions such as "where are we?" I plan to get one for myself.
davetheflyer
New Member
I thought that's what the QRC laminated checklists were for.
