From the Flight Deck: It's Better in the Bahamas

Saturday, December 12, 2009

It's Better in the Bahamas

Taken from the Bahamas tourism site:

It's Better in the Bahamas!

After four days off it's time to go back to work. My wife had me installing hardwood for three days and painting today. It's time to go back to work and get some rest. Two posts ago we were talking about radio work, phraseology and effective communication. Next time my wife mentions a "to-do list" I'm not going to say, "no!" Because that doesn't work. Instead, I'm going to use my deep authoritative captain's voice and bark out, "negative!" After she stops laughing, I'll probably ask, "what's next on the list?"

Tomorrow I'm off to do a Nassau turn and then to YHZ (Halifax) for a long layover. I'm going to need it. I just realized I have a talk to do in front of a group of air cadets and their parents this week and I haven't done anything. I think I'm getting carried away with this blogging.

Doug bound for sunny skies in the Bahamas.

8 comments:

: Sergei said...; "Unable!"; December 13, 2009 12:28 AM
: From the Flight Deck said...; Sergei. "Unable" is another good one.

Just finished my Nassau turn and I'm now in YHZ Halifax for 30 hours.

Doug; December 13, 2009 10:59 PM
: crsctl said...; Quick question - You have referred in two posts that there aren't any 3 or 4 engine aircraft registered in Canada. Assuming you mean airlines what about First Air, Morningstar, Kelona Flight Craft, Buffalo Airways and Air Tindi to name a few?; December 14, 2009 12:59 PM
: From the Flight Deck said...; Crsctl. I thought someone might contest this point.

This is what I said, "Incidentally, there are no three or four engine "Canadian" registered commercial airliners operating in Canada.

What I meant by an airliner is a modern jet aircraft that flies passengers - not cargo. Having said that, First Air flies passengers in their B727. Oops.

I should have said a modern jet airliner. Here's one definition: A jet airliner is a passenger airplane that is powered by jet engines.

Good points though!

Capt. Doug; December 14, 2009 1:15 PM
: whywhyzed said...; Airline 'efficiency' question:

Are you just hangin out in YHZ for 30 hrs because you're scheduled to operate a flight out of there? If so, why don't you just deadhead there in time to operate the flight? Must be boring.

Maybe I misunderstood your post and the 30 hrs includes operating some flights out of there for the 30 hr period. (?); December 14, 2009 1:48 PM
: From the Flight Deck said...; Whywhyzed. We are scheduled to operate a flight early tomorrow (Tuesday) morning back to YYZ. There are lots of long layovers particularly in YHZ.
The YHZ commuters love them. My F/O is home with his family leaving his captain to blog in his hotel room.

Give me a few minutes, I'll be posting.

Capt. Doug in YHZ; December 14, 2009 1:53 PM
: Lakotahope said...; No, No Captain Doug. That pic with all of the nice looking water and of course, the bikini'd lass needs to be at a somewhat higher resolution. I use some of your pics for wallpaper and I change them frequently. Sometime about January, I could have seen her, er, I mean this beach pic as an inspiration for upcoming events in Spring 2010....thanks Tom; December 16, 2009 10:53 PM
: From the Flight Deck said...; Lakotahope. Sorry about the low res. With winter upon us, every time I pass the "Better in Bahamas" post on my blog, I slow down to look at the picture.
Of course, it's because of the white sand and sun.

I received a question from enRoute you sent in. Unfortunately it would require a lot more than 90 words to answer so they rejected it.

I'll post down the road a response.

Thanks Tom; December 17, 2009 11:19 AM

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I found your blog by accident, and I have to say it's the best aviation blog I've seen by far.
I noticed on the right hand side of your blog a link to a youtube video about Northwest 188, and thought you might like to see this descent parody if you haven't already. After reading yours and the FL250 blog about what it's like to work up in the cloudmines, and after one or two long flight sim sessions over the pond, (I sim the 320 and 330,) well it made me chuckle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0_9TIi76a4
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Jan. 8/2010

Dear Capt. Morris, I have to start off like many others have: "I have stumbled on your blog by accident" after googling something along the lines of "plane talk" or "modern aviation stories". Thanks Google! I have been joyfully reading along for the past four months now and as a first year student enrolled in Seneca's flight program, more importantly (what I would like to consider) as a big aviation enthuthiast your blog reminds me why I must work so hard to get to my flying dream. (Trips to YYZ for spotting works just the same but can be inconvenient on time and gas, it can be a fair drive from Scarborough) From the not so great "perks"; Company airline passes. To the joys of the job; Check Ride!/Weekends in the "Box"...(I say this jokingly of course, sounds like they aren't that great after all). I can only get excited with the road that lies ahead. It also gives a little insight in the workload coming along with it!

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Hi there Doug: I'm an Emirates B777 skipper based in Dubai ....(entire comment found in post "Competent or Not.") Great blog Doug - enjoy reading it

Jan. 18/2010
Doug Best aviation blog I've ever seen. Especially enjoyed the latest entry from St. John's. Having been stationed in Newfoundland for several years, I'm very familiar with the challenges of weather on the Rock the Rock and flying! Small and large planes. Keep up the good work in the air and on the blog!

Jan.18/2010
Capt Doug. Many thanks for answering my enroute question on "the age of aircraft", published in this months enroute magazine. Also congratulations on getting through the check ; )I am another avid follower of yours and 'The Flying Scotsman's' blogs, always looking forward to the next postings. As well as the interesting technical info, they give us 'we wish we were pilots' an insight into the life of an airline pilot.

Feb. 01/2010
Just a quick note of appreciation and to compliment you on your book. I finished it already and found myself wanting it to continue! I have read alot of aviation books and websites but I found your approach really unique, and learned alot of new things. I especially enjoyed the meteorology aspect of the book. Just like in your blog, I find your writing makes me feel like I'm inside the flight deck with you - especially the take-off part you wrote about.