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08-02-2014, 07:24 AM
#1982
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Joined APC: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,459
Originally Posted by squall line
New hires - don't bring your family to your initial training. I realize you might be away from them for a while, but they are a major distraction. It may be the difference of making it through or not.
I've taken them with me to several full blown training events, among them an upgrade, a transition to another aircraft, and a new-hire initial. From little babies to ages 5 & 7 - I've never had any problems.
Of course we all know our own families. So if you can trust yours to respect what you're up against and if you have the self discipline to keep focused, then it can be a great way to spend time together in a far away place.
My wife even builds flash cards for me, quizzes me and practices call outs. (in fairness - she used to be a pilot a long time ago)
I'm just saying - everyone is different - and what doesn't work for some often can for others.
08-02-2014, 08:17 AM
#1983
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Position: Mannin' deez blenps
Posts: 193
Originally Posted by sulkair
Personally for me - it is more distracting to NOT have my family with me during training. For me it is simply too long to be away from them, and the strain of trying to commute home on short weekends obliterates any potential benefit.
I've taken them with me to several full blown training events, among them an upgrade, a transition to another aircraft, and a new-hire initial. From little babies to ages 5 & 7 - I've never had any problems.
Of course we all know our own families. So if you can trust yours to respect what you're up against and if you have the self discipline to keep focused, then it can be a great way to spend time together in a far away place.
My wife even builds flash cards for me, quizzes me and practices call outs. (in fairness - she used to be a pilot a long time ago)
I'm just saying - everyone is different - and what doesn't work for some often can for others.
I've taken them with me to several full blown training events, among them an upgrade, a transition to another aircraft, and a new-hire initial. From little babies to ages 5 & 7 - I've never had any problems.
Of course we all know our own families. So if you can trust yours to respect what you're up against and if you have the self discipline to keep focused, then it can be a great way to spend time together in a far away place.
My wife even builds flash cards for me, quizzes me and practices call outs. (in fairness - she used to be a pilot a long time ago)
I'm just saying - everyone is different - and what doesn't work for some often can for others.
It s tough but if you've got someone who knows the weight of the training environs than you've got a great partner.
08-02-2014, 08:18 AM
#1984
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Position: Mannin' deez blenps
Posts: 193
Originally Posted by RV5M
08-02-2014, 08:23 AM
#1985
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Joined APC: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,459
Originally Posted by Bumbaclot
Kudos to your wife! Sounds like you guys are making it happen. It s tough but if you've got someone who knows the weight of the training environs than you've got a great partner.
It s tough but if you've got someone who knows the weight of the training environs than you've got a great partner.
08-02-2014, 08:42 AM
#1986
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: I pilot
Posts: 2,049
Originally Posted by RV5M
08-02-2014, 08:43 AM
#1987
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Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 10,033
Originally Posted by RV5M
"Give us $60,000, let us pay you next to nothing while you build time and then after 18 months, you can make a little more than next to nothing for 2-3 years flying this 'regional' jet."
08-02-2014, 08:50 AM
#1988
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Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 223
Originally Posted by CBreezy
Haha. Great PR move to promote SJS.
"Give us $60,000, let us pay you next to nothing while you build time and then after 18 months, you can make a little more than next to nothing for 2-3 years flying this 'regional' jet."
"Give us $60,000, let us pay you next to nothing while you build time and then after 18 months, you can make a little more than next to nothing for 2-3 years flying this 'regional' jet."
08-02-2014, 08:57 AM
#1989
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Joined APC: Dec 2010
Position: South Paw
Posts: 630
Originally Posted by deltajuliet
I don't know how someone could reach 1500 hours and not be competent in an airplane. Maybe they're not Chuck Yeager, but surely they're capable of flying an RJ....
Last edited by skillett; 08-02-2014 at 09:20 AM.
08-02-2014, 09:51 AM
#1990
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Joined APC: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,795
Originally Posted by sulkair
My wife even builds flash cards for me, quizzes me and practices call outs. (in fairness - she used to be a pilot a long time ago)
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