It has come down to this...

[phasersonstun2]

I think the whole list problem can be solved with a competition. East vs West in a rodeo.

A simulator rodeo.

We fly our best against your best in a three event competition with the winner deciding whether the list stands or not. In case of a tie, then the two best pilots fly the sim while two others from opposite sides are strapped on the top of the sim. Taking turns, east flies the sim with a west strapped on top and vica versa. First one to fall off loses.

 

[EastUS]

I think the whole list problem can be solved with a competition. East vs West in a rodeo.

A simulator rodeo.

We fly our best against your best in a three event competition with the winner deciding whether the list stands or not. In case of a tie, then the two best pilots fly the sim while two others from opposite sides are strapped on the top of the sim. Taking turns, east flies the sim with a west strapped on top and vica versa. First one to fall off loses.

No fair!...I suggested a similar approach much earlier sir. Anything would be better than the current mess

 

[CaptainZitface]

I think the whole list problem can be solved with a competition. East vs West in a rodeo.

I think it should be in the format of a decathlon, encompassing all the facets of being an airline pilot.

Besides the simulator challenge we could have the USA Today challenge (Find a copy in the terminal with the crossword and sodoku puzzles not filled out), the happy hour challenge (Cheapest beer, food and women), uniform challenge (the least amount of wrinkles after a shirt has been in the bag for 4 days, without using an iron), the crew meal challenge (correctly identify the main course, actually eat it all) the bladder challenge (how long before having to call the F/As for a potty-break) and last but not least the red-eye challenge (Starts at 11PM, sit in dark simulator for 4 1/2 hours).

 

[FenixFlyer3]

I think the whole list problem can be solved with a competition. East vs West in a rodeo.

A simulator rodeo.

We fly our best against your best in a three event competition with the winner deciding whether the list stands or not. In case of a tie, then the two best pilots fly the sim while two others from opposite sides are strapped on the top of the sim. Taking turns, east flies the sim with a west strapped on top and vica versa. First one to fall off loses.

Someone was out partying with DoUgIe.

 

[EastUS]

I think it should be in the format of a decathlon, encompassing all the facets of being an airline pilot.

Besides the simulator challenge we could have the USA Today challenge (Find a copy in the terminal with the crossword and sodoku puzzles not filled out), the happy hour challenge (Cheapest beer, food and women), uniform challenge (the least amount of wrinkles after a shirt has been in the bag for 4 days, without using an iron), the crew meal challenge (correctly identify the main course, actually eat it all) the bladder challenge (how long before having to call the F/As for a potty-break) and last but not least the red-eye challenge (Starts at 11PM, sit in dark simulator for 4 1/2 hours).

We needs must put proper thought into this so as not to overlook any essential skills = creative commuting techniques, proven ability to dash from gate to gate after unexpected plane swaps, an ability to proffer benevolent BS to customers on the PA on any subject, and as you touched on via the red eye; an ability to endure sleep deprivation without signing any war crimes confessions Hmmm...perhaps a coffee-chugging test element as well.

 

[HP_JACK]

How about some good ol' mud wrestling!!!!

 

[US1YFARE]

How about some good ol' mud wrestling!!!!

sorry, but you do not want to see the East pilots naked in mud--they sure can fly a plane, but, let's just let them stick to that...

 

[isthisok]

I think it should be in the format of a decathlon, encompassing all the facets of being an airline pilot.

Besides the simulator challenge we could have the USA Today challenge (Find a copy in the terminal with the crossword and sodoku puzzles not filled out), the happy hour challenge (Cheapest beer, food and women), uniform challenge (the least amount of wrinkles after a shirt has been in the bag for 4 days, without using an iron), the crew meal challenge (correctly identify the main course, actually eat it all) the bladder challenge (how long before having to call the F/As for a potty-break) and last but not least the red-eye challenge (Starts at 11PM, sit in dark simulator for 4 1/2 hours).

Now who do you think will win this part of the challenge?

 

[EastUS]

sorry, but you do not want to see the East pilots naked in mud--

Sweetie....only in your dreams

 

[USCREW]

How about timing how fast a pilot can find his beverage of choice in the front galley of the aircraft that he's been flying for 30 years?

Now let's see...where are the cups? Ice? Coke? Chips?

I swear they haven't moved since yesterday!