how pilots should talk...

[The Scullinator]

[Guest gts]

Agreed.

[Guest jackdm3]

They estimate 10,000 pilots are armed or have at least completed the specific courses.

[Guest Boogieman]

Hell yeah!

[Guest oldsmobile98]

Those guys have good taste. I personally wouldn't use a Bearcat for plane security, but whatever floats his boat...

[Guest BEARMAN]

Im flying with those fellers...without a doubt!

[sigrug17]

that was AWESOME....great 'fair' warning...

[dats82]

Will a Bearcat really penetrate body armor?

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

FFDO. Federal Flight Deck Officer.

I know someone who is one, can't say who it is, but he carries a Glock 36, I believe.

The FFDO program is pretty cool, however, it is voluntary and there's no pay raise for it since it's a government thing and not company to company.

Source: I'm a pilot.

[towerclimber37]

Will a Bearcat really penetrate body armor?

No, and the other pistols won't penetrate modern body armor either...but it was cute..and I'd sure hate to be the guy that got shot with the vest on him..he won't be dead but he danged sure won't be moving fast..that much kinetic energy transferred to that small an area will knock the crap out of him and more than likely break bones.

[dash80 to dash8]

I think your incorrect on the G36 info. I believe all FFDO's are issued Gov't firearms. None of them have a choice as to what type or can carry their own sidearm. If you do a little research I'm sure its posted on websites. I'd rather not say since it is, "Controlled Information"

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

I think your incorrect on the G36 info. I believe all FFDO's are issued Gov't firearms. None of them have a choice as to what type or can carry their own sidearm. If you do a little research I'm sure its posted on websites. I'd rather not say since it is, "Controlled Information"

Sorry, a .40 cal S&W.

Oh! AND I did a 15 page report for my Masters Degree on it.

K Thanks...

Edited May 28, 2010 by Glock23ForMe

[dash80 to dash8]

Anytime, didn't mean to step on your P-P.

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

You didn't step on anything... Do you fly? If so, What?

[dash80 to dash8]

Q-400 and the KC-135, U?

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

I really don't wanna get a job, get through training and get furloughed. I am a CFII and make pretty good money for where I'm at (almost done with M.Ed.) and just building time... Until it comes back...

[dash80 to dash8]

I don't blame you one bit. The industry blows right now and jobs are really hard to come by. Now that the ATP mins are supposed to be law, and in about 3-5 years when the boomers start falling off the 65 end, things will be looking up and there will be a severe shortage of pilots. Then the ball will be in our (pilots) court and getting better treatment might be a possibility.

Build that PIC

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

I don't blame you one bit. The industry blows right now and jobs are really hard to come by. Now that the ATP mins are supposed to be law, and in about 3-5 years when the boomers start falling off the 65 end, things will be looking up and there will be a severe shortage of pilots. Then the ball will be in our (pilots) court and getting better treatment might be a possibility.

Build that PIC

Exactly.. I'm coming from a 141 School, and they're talking about getting an exception for ones like us, hopefully (fingers crossed). I'd take a nice corporate job if anybody needs a Citation pilot...

[dash80 to dash8]

Of course, you could always go Air National Guard. If flying is what your really itching to do with your life. Plus you get to stay in TN

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

Of course, you could always go Air National Guard. If flying is what your really itching to do with your life. Plus you get to stay in TN

No offense, but I think I'll stick with teaching at this point.

[Tango down]

I flew for a regional carrier for several years. I made captain. I was on the CRJ-200. I looked at what I was making and knew I could do better elsewhere and have a better quality of life. I do miss flying the jet though.

[Guest Glock23ForMe]

I have family at ASA in the CRJ-700 left seat. He loves it. Grant it, he's number 15 on the Senority List and he gets 13-19 days off a month.

[Wingshooter]

They estimate 10,000 pilots are armed or have at least completed the specific courses.

[VolunteerGuns]

I've got a pal who has brother with the FAMS. His svc weapon is a SIG. I believe P229 in .357.

[VolunteerGuns]

I think your incorrect on the G36 info. I believe all FFDO's are issued Gov't firearms. None of them have a choice as to what type or can carry their own sidearm. If you do a little research I'm sure its posted on websites. I'd rather not say since it is, "Controlled Information"

+1

FFDOs are issued firearms and other necessary equipment by the Federal Air Marshal Service.

FAMS does issue the Sig Sauers.