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The hosts discuss a viral story about an all-black, all-female flight crew, noting that the original clip is actually 15 years old. Adam Curry shares insights from the aviation community, claiming that current DEI hiring practices at major airlines often prioritize race, gender, and sexual orientation over flight hours and experience. He notes that military pilots are increasingly frustrated by these hiring trends.
The discussion explores how airline bailouts were tied to DEI pledges, leading to quotas for minority and female pilots. The hosts argue that these mandates risk discrediting highly qualified black pilots by creating the perception that they were hired to meet a quota. They also touch on recent safety issues at Boeing, suggesting that the focus on social engineering is distracting from mechanical integrity.
Adam Curry describes the "Greyhound-ification" of commercial airlines, citing poor decorum, TSA hassles, and the use of airports to house migrants. He explains his decision to return to flight school to earn an instrument rating, allowing him to fly himself and avoid the commercial system. The hosts predict a future where the middle class opts for private "flying clubs" to bypass the deteriorating commercial infrastructure.
United Airlines announced a goal to train 5,000 new pilots by 2030, with at least half being women or people of color. The hosts analyze a news segment featuring Captain Mads Ward, the first black female captain at United. They argue that the specific numerical goals constitute a government-inspired quota system that prioritizes identity over a merit-based "normal distribution" of talent.
Adam Curry notes a recent change in the FAA's NOTAM system, which formerly stood for "Notice to Airmen" and has been renamed "Notice to Air Missions." This shift toward gender-neutral language is presented as an example of the "supreme" system changing definitions on the fly. The hosts argue that these constant alterations to language constitute a form of "violence" by destabilizing shared truth.
