Are you kidding me?


August 28, 2024 11:40 AM CDT
By: Mike McKay
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I shared this story on the air. United Airlines recently had to ground some of their planes because of a rule still in place by the FAA. The rule stated that pilots on a commercial plane must have a working on and off switch for the No Smoking Sign. Yes, the pilots needs to be able to turn the no smoking sign on and off from the cockpit even though we haven’t been allowed to smoke on a plane in decades. Don’t get wrong, I’m all for rules and regulations in the airline industry but I’m leaning towards making sure wheels don’t fall off on takeoff, doors don’t ‘blow off’ at 30,000 feet or that passengers can open the emergency door in-flight. By the way, that rule is being reviewed and will no doubt be dropped by the F.A.A. Of course I mean the rule about the No Smoking sign, not the wheels need to stay on during takeoff. Make sure you listen every weekday morning from 6am-10am, and I’ll keep you informed!
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