Originally Posted by
MightEBeech
What, I'm not sure exactly what your purpose is but you sure seem to like stirring the pot on the Lakes thread right now. You are correct on this, however it seems like you are trying to bash us for some reason?
Lakes does have an opspec that allows using Part 135 rest rules as a Part 121 operator. It is because of the seating capacity / payload of the aircraft in our fleet. Basically it allows us to do 1200/yr, 120/month, and 34/7... as opposed to your 1000/100/30. I don't think it's a big deal considering I'm at Lakes to build hours and experience...
It will be interesting to see what Lakes does (if anything) to attract new pilots once the 1500 hr rule kicks in. As far as I know, the plan isn't to go out of business due to lack of pilots...
Nobody is stirring the pot, a guy made a mistake and he was corrected and then I explained to him that Lakes is a 121 operator but utilizes 135 for scheduling! On the replies earlier today I didn't put lakes down, we exchanged the competitiveness of 1000 hrs T-Pic on a 1900. Also someone was bashing lakes and I stated she was over the top. I don't see lakes stuguling any more or any less than any other regional because people will still seek the quick upgrades!