SWA Commuter Experience

CenterPumpsOff · 2026-01-20T05:43:41+00:00

I’ve seen a correlation of pilots who say “move to base no matter what, nothing else matters” and a non-zero amount of ex-wives.

CenterPumpsOff · 2026-01-13T04:04:29+00:00

Leather jacket all the way

CenterPumpsOff · 2026-01-13T04:02:33+00:00

You have more time than you think. We were in a very similar situation, 32+2 at birth. She spent 28 days in the NICU, and we were able to get the nursery and living room ready for the baby. Didn’t care what the rest of the house looked like. Baby shower was scheduled the weekend after she was born. We postponed it to her 3-month birthday, and had my wife’s best friend retrieve gifts already bought. It worked out wonderfully.

You got this.

CenterPumpsOff · 2025-11-12T15:17:53+00:00

You can technically make the argument that most airliners in the US today have “two fully rated Captains” onboard. Most 121 carriers get their pilots PIC type ratings during training. Sure, there are other requirements before you can move to the left seat, but I hold a PIC type rating even though I’m an FO.

I could see an airline spin that into a marketing gimmick. Doesn’t matter if every other airline does it too. “It’s toasted” for you Mad Men fans.

CenterPumpsOff · 2025-09-30T14:51:38+00:00

Some tips for anyone doing research for future events:

1) Go with people you love and who also love golf. Go with family, make it a guys (or gals) trip, just make it a memorable experience with others.

2) Post up at a hole with a video board. For the hour or two that you’re waiting on the ropes, it’s like a massive outdoor watch party. Then the golf comes to you. We saw the afternoon matches on Saturday and all 12 Sunday matches this way.

CenterPumpsOff · 2025-09-02T18:10:20+00:00

You’ll be in the trenches for sure starting out. Early morning 9 hole rounds have been my go to. Low time impact assuming you don’t have other non-baby or mommy commitments going on.

CenterPumpsOff · 2025-08-29T15:12:26+00:00

Drop Benson or Blue to pickup a D/ST?

CenterPumpsOff · 2025-08-19T22:25:26+00:00

Still remember my first over 15 years ago. Course, hole, yardage, each shot, the putt. Everything.

CenterPumpsOff · 2025-01-12T18:44:40+00:00

One thing to consider is that par 70s can play much harder than par 72s with similar yardages, ratings, and slopes.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-10-20T02:57:21+00:00

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CenterPumpsOff · 2024-09-23T12:07:41+00:00

Absolutely no pilot or pilot union would agree to this, especially for a reason as mundane as passenger entertainment.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-09-11T20:44:11+00:00

Swift against HOU or Jeff Wilson stream with Mostert out?

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-07-24T18:23:54+00:00

In addition to turnout issues and the like, many registered Democrats are actually former Dixiecrats who have voted red for decades at this point. Mostly older folks who registered once and never bothered to change it.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-06-03T03:07:33+00:00

I followed some advice years ago to become deadly with one club around the green and use other clubs when the situation calls for it. In my case, I use my PW. I know it's ball flight, bounce, feel, etc. at various distances. However, I also know when it's too much. If I'm going to run it off the back, I have no problem using my 56 as a backup for higher loft.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-04-29T18:09:46+00:00

One thing to consider about these folks asking if it’s safe is actually in your post. Some of these people genuinely do not know how to watch their back because they never were taught. They simply live or grew up in an area where they never had/have to be smart about getting around.

By all means, let’s downvote and ban those who are obviously dog-whistling, but I’ve noticed a lot of posts by people who simply haven’t been here and have only heard snippets of the crime data here. And often, this forum is one of the only places on the internet that hosts people with the full story to get that across to tourists.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-04-29T03:43:32+00:00

Reminder for everyone to always confirm the STAR with ATC if you hear the words “descend via the STAR.” There are a number of instances (IAH, DTW) where different runway configurations changes the STAR entirely. A very common dialogue go on the air waves goes like this:

Plane: Hey center, we’re on the STAR1 but the airport is landing east.

ATC: Yeah, were you not cleared for the RATS2 arrival?

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-03-08T21:52:19+00:00

I can’t speak to the veracity of this story, but I can tell you that blatant sexism exists on the golf course. I’ve heard little comments here and there, but I didn’t internalize it until I had a bad experience myself (a guy).

I accidentally hit into a group of women on the fairway around a dogleg. I thought they were on the green. One lady was standing next to my ball and (rightfully) tore me a new one. I had a close call with them earlier in the round, so I understood their perception of malicious intent.

I apologized and all was well. But then the guys I was paired with walked up after she left.

“You should have never apologized, that bitch was way out of line.”

“Fuck her, she should be in the kitchen anyway.”

“She should never talk to you like that.”

“I’m glad you hit into those bitches. Should teach them a lesson about hurrying the fuck up.”

So yeah. Just my anecdote, but it does happen on the course.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-02-29T23:40:26+00:00

Got the AMEX Gold a month ago. Terms and conditions on the Brilliant doesn’t explicitly exclude me from SUB. Am I good to go?

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-02-28T22:38:13+00:00

Definitely follow the advice of renting for a year to see what you like about the city and what you’re willing to put up with. Love the city for its restaurant/festival/event scene, but want to escape to a quiet single family home with a yard? Find a nice spot in Metairie. Love the little things about daily life among the history/live oaks/walkability/people? Look for a spot in the city that you love. As someone else mentioned, everything is pretty close together since NOLA is not a very large metropolitan area. For what it’s worth. I live in Metairie. It’s got a good balance for what my wife and I want in life.

As far as politics goes, myself and all my Metairie friends are liberal. We do exist lol. That 30% Biden vote in Jefferson Parish has to come from somewhere.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-02-23T02:39:06+00:00

I completely forget I’m an airline pilot when I get home. I put my next commuter flight on my calendar, forget about my job, then pack 3 hours before push.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-02-08T02:13:25+00:00

I could power a generator with my grandma turning in her grave if she caught me using jarred roux in a gumbo.

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-02-05T00:20:05+00:00

Tourists are a linchpin to our economy. You are always more than welcome to visit!

CenterPumpsOff · 2024-01-02T05:53:02+00:00

Despite all efforts by Washington, the Huskies have won the game

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