at the office. To some people a "flying" office may be a stretch but when I sit on my butt flying 7+ hours a day I think I deserve a little flexibility in describing my work area. Let me prove my case - I answer the radio (telephone) - as matter of fact I have two radios with multiple frequencies within each radio so I can have up to two different conversations going-on simultaneously. I take notes on my knee-board and make recommendations to the aircrew (my staff) about the current operation. I work with the on-board computer (much smaller but same concept as a desktop) to ensure we are making progress during our mission. It seems to me that I have met all the necessary requirements of a typical office - except the ability to get up and leave. As a matter of fact I am even missing some office amenities. For example I do not have air condition in my office unless you count the big rotor blades over my head located outside the window. Although an argument could be made that my corner office has scenery that is constantly changing. Although technically correct I would argue that in this environment the scenery is not full of change - the sand, dust, damage structures, and empty homes look the same mile after mile. And when the wind kicks-up the visibility is significantly reduced leaving myself and the co-pilot with nothing to look at except the six gages 18 inches from our nose as we make our way back to the landing zone. I guess it is all about perspective. Have a good day.
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While you may think you have a "flying office", you are missing some essential elements. First, where is the break room, with it's daily supply of donuts and coffee. Second, you are missing a fax machine, so that the employees can send out their picks to the local bookie. Third, and most importantly, you are missing the rest rooms (and no, a bag doesn't count as a rest room).
BTW....Happy Fathers Day
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