Originally Posted by
Hawker Driver
Hi,
I think the time & effort you have put in is good. I put in almost 4,000 hours of instruction myself, so I can relate......... I actually can't say how much instruction I gave tho...I was so burned out that I stopped logging flight time altogether except for currency requirements.
But, I agree with the previous posters too. You are not far off from meeting the 1,500 hour requirement. You already meet the multiengine experience requirement for some regionals now too.
You earn respect by paying you dues organically, which you are doing, and not artificially. I think such programs are unnecessary in accomplishing your goals any quicker.
Best wishes!
HD
Totally agree. It's too funny to read the older jockeys or guys who have been on airline or other flying job for a while come on here and be condescending towards pilots who are going to pay to reach the minimums. Of course the experience with Eaglejet is interesting, like you said, for the weather and flying conditions, the experience as flying into major airports/hubs, etc.
times have changed, rules have changed, Most of this condescending trolls don't seem to really understand what one gets at eaglejet.
I have 1065 TT, about 100ME, 140IFR (mostly actual) and I would have jumped on the Eaglejet option if I had the $$ and could do the 4 to 7 weeks training in California.
Unfortunately I can't because I need to make a living and will maybe opt for the CFI route which really isn't better experience, let's be realistic, countless hours doing maneuvers and shooting at the exact same airports, on a piston SE? Compared to some PIC and SIC time in a twin-turbine flying mostly at night, in actual, into majors airports? Lol, you have to be a fool not to go for it if you can afford it.
Not even talking about how burnt out are most of the instructors out there.
I love those "old mentality" pilots who teach you not to pay to fly. Too funny. Get real guys.