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Originally Posted by Droog
Have they given you an African name yet? If not, then may I suggest "Tarzan, the Great White CRJ Pilot?!" Seriously though, I have to admire someone who is willing to live life on the edge (and if necessary, die) for the sake of their art! That is why I think that you are the "Jim Morrison/Jimi Hendrix of CRJ pilots!"
By the way, (you know I'm going to ask this!) how does working in Nigeria compare to working for the FAA?!!!
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No african name. Not sure they could agree on one. There are 200 languages here, and 400 dialects. But everybody officially speaks english.
I did get my nigerian traditional outfit today. Looks pretty awesome. Hat and all. Great for parties around here. The locals really liked it and kept calling me "master". I felt a little uncomfortable with that, from a historical context in the US, but they meant it as a sign of respect. It's quite unusual to see any foriegner where I am, so I hear the occasional "oyibo" as I walk by. Literally, "white man". Not meant to be disrespectful.
It would be difficult to compare to anything in the US of A, including FAA. People in offices with no identifiable job. Check. Rules that make absolutely no sense. Check. Many others, too, but it would drive anybody nuts to keep comparing things here to the rest of the world.
As to continueing the art, yes, I guess there are sacrafices. But I get paid pretty good, and even better considering how many pilots are sitting at home doing nothing. In that context, I feel fortunate to be here, and overall, it's not a negative experience.