Ride Alongs
09-07-2015, 08:39 AM
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Ride Alongs
I was thinking about posting some flyers at local FBOs in hopes of building some time with aircraft owners that fly a bunch. Maybe get some time with a business guy/gal that travels a lot and wouldn't mind a CSEL pilot coming along. Has anyone else done this?
09-07-2015, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SeamusTheHound
Not a bad idea for the experience, but keep in mind that you can't necessarily log time simply because you are riding along. There's only ONE PIC on a flight.
09-07-2015, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenWater
I completely understand. I wouldn't go if I wasn't PIC.
Beggars cannot be choosers. Who owns the aircraft?
09-07-2015, 04:38 PM
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JB, I was not trying to be arrogant at all. I was simply saying that I wouldn't want to spend time on a trip and not be able to log any hours. I have a lot to learn and do so every time I step into an aircraft.
Thanks for the feedback.
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09-07-2015, 06:26 PM
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Be very careful with this. I investigated a fatal accident involving a single pilot/owner with an FBO line guy "ride along" that just wanted some twin turboprop time. If you don't know the owner/pilot well or cannot determine their proficiency level prior to getting in the plane, I'd recommend passing on the opportunity unless you are fully current and qualified to assume control.
10-15-2015, 08:48 AM
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I encourage you doing this. Now that I have a few corporate flying gigs (all single pilot) I have guys ride along with me quite often. King Air and various single-engine turbo-props. I did some riding along myself in 310s, Lances, and Barons with a couple private contractors doing late night cargo I would run into. Can't hurt.
Do your homework tho. Make sure it is explicitly determined who is PIC. Had a guy bust Bravo in Socal with me on board and he made a half-hearted effort to pass some of the blame onto me.
Do your homework tho. Make sure it is explicitly determined who is PIC. Had a guy bust Bravo in Socal with me on board and he made a half-hearted effort to pass some of the blame onto me.
10-15-2015, 09:22 AM
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Get to know the pilot first. Buy the person lunch somewhere. Ride along first as a passenger. I heard of a case where an owner gear-upped a queen air because of very bad airmanship. Improper checklist, lack of aircraft knowledge, reckless endangerment etc. He had a retired airline guy riding along who was not current and just a passenger and the FAA STILL wanted to go after him.
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