Man, I’m speechless! Thanks, Phil...and everyone!!! I remember that trip well when we met, Phil. I come stumbling into PIT after Deadheading in to start out, met you downstairs awaiting the arrival of our Jurrasic Jet, the mighty JT-8D powered Diesel -9. You had just driven into the trip since you were flying the Hercs out of there (I think?
) and you commented, “Hey, we are overnighting in Cedar Rapids, and I don’t know if you’re into classic cars or not, but there’s this place called Duffy’s I was going to check out and...”
And the rest is history!!!
Phil is the coolest captain out there, and we all learn from the best, my man!
The compliments you extend to me are a reflection of the impression you made on that new First Officer knowing one day I’d be hoping to be the same kind of Captain you are!
Cheers to yous guys!
Dave