We clap because we … We clap because we are happy that everything went well. We thank the pilot for getting us there safelyt, etc. Flying is not a routine. What do you think abou the point I am making?
Honestly, as a … Honestly, as a pilot myself (although I don’t work for any airline, I am only a CFI), I think clapping is an insult to the skill and professionalism of the flight crew. To me, it implies that a successful conclusion to the flight was not to be expected.
Also, your sweeping generalization of Americans is not only ridiculous, but untrue.
Not typical around … Not typical around here. People aren’t as friendly, and they always expect a good outcome. People in Europe, are civilized, and much nicer than Americans. I am European
I’m going to … I’m going to Honduras for the Spring Break but have to make connections in IAH from Newark 2 get there I have a cousin who lives in Katy but never been inside Houston, but i’ve been to that airport when I came for ecuador in 97
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Look, if you want …
Look, if you want to clap at the end of a flight, that is certainly your prerogative.
I don’t like it, and I think it isn’t professional. Others will disagree, and that is fine.
Flying, at least from the flight crew’s perspective, is routine, whether you want to believe it or not.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
We clap because we …
We clap because we are happy that everything went well. We thank the pilot for getting us there safelyt, etc. Flying is not a routine. What do you think abou the point I am making?
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
you should …
you should expeirence british people then as they are some of the nastiest scum on the planet
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
BTW, this post is …
BTW, this post is directed @ Keagkid
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Honestly, as a …
Honestly, as a pilot myself (although I don’t work for any airline, I am only a CFI), I think clapping is an insult to the skill and professionalism of the flight crew. To me, it implies that a successful conclusion to the flight was not to be expected.
Also, your sweeping generalization of Americans is not only ridiculous, but untrue.
What an asinine post.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
gotta love the …
gotta love the sounds of the flaps on the 737-800!
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
what runway did you …
what runway did you land on?
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
It’s just not a …
It’s just not a normal thing here.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Thats not always, …
Thats not always, true. I dream to fly, but I don’t even clalp. We just think its kinda funny. (Not really)
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Not typical around …
Not typical around here. People aren’t as friendly, and they always expect a good outcome. People in Europe, are civilized, and much nicer than Americans. I am European
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Going to Houston in …
Going to Houston in two weeks on flight 1011 from Newark visit my cousin there!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Yes it was
Yes it was
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Was it a 737-800?
Was it a 737-800?
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
i know but not in …
i know but not in The US, they are much more Cold
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
i wished san …
i wished san antonio had those airlines
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
I can remember my …
I can remember my last trip to houstn TX on aug 14 2007 from Venezuela
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
no one clapped? …
no one clapped? thats wierd, here in europe everyone always claps.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Look for my Newark …
Look for my Newark Takeoff Video as clicking on my user name and it is bound for houston!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
ha i live in Katy
ha i live in Katy
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
I’m going to …
I’m going to Honduras for the Spring Break but have to make connections in IAH from Newark 2 get there I have a cousin who lives in Katy but never been inside Houston, but i’ve been to that airport when I came for ecuador in 97
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
This Flight is next …
This Flight is next for me coming in two weeks as I go to HN can’t wait to film!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
nice!!!!!!!! …
nice!!!!!!!!flypianoman you rule!!!
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
it is. they got …
it is. they got British airways lufthansa air France and some Indian airline
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
inteconitential i …
inteconitential i thought it was internatinal
Oo great flight
March 11th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Great video!
Great video!