If we all share our knowledge and views (opinions) then this group accomplishes it's objectives (IMHO). Having grown up in and around aviation I still learn from folks in this group. When you stop learning or I should say willingness to learn you're in trouble. This is a general comment not directed to anyone. Al ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alireza Alivandivafa" <DEmocrat2n@xxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 1:11 AM Subject: Re: San Diego fire > In a message dated 10/29/2003 11:48:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, > gjmck@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > << You used to be a controller, didn't you Al? > > Grant > SYD > QF > Fan of people posting who know what they are talking about. > >> > > Since I know that is a dig at me, let me explain my credentials. While I am > not a controller, my uncle has been one for more than 15 years. He has taught > me the ins and outs of ATC and I have been up in many towers and know what > their job it. Al and I have talked at length about ATC, and I think he will > vouch for my knowledge. > > AA > A rare fan of line saying he is a fan of people showing a bit more respect to > others >