Originally Posted by
PleaseComplete
Can someone that's been around the block a few times give some input on pros and cons of the various bases
DAY - I think I may like this because small town and low cost of living but mostly 200 lines?
CVG - Smaller big city but how are the lines?
TYS - No hot reserve but other than that don't care either way about Knoxville or Tennessee
CLT - Biggest base & best lines ? mostly 700 and 900 flying ?
Did not put DCA on the list because I do not want to go there if I can help it.
So any input on the other bases - pros and cons
as you see them
I plan to move to whatever domicile I get. The order of importance for me - reserve time, low cost living, ease of getting to base and decent paying lines. Of course those ideals are based off of being a total Noobie McNoobster so that's where ya'll experienced opinions are appreciated
I would advise you to commute for a few months and check them each out and make your own decision... my guess is that you will have enough of DAY after about 2-3 weeks of training. Select CVG as your first base since it is junior and hang out there for a few months until you can transfer to CLT or TYS. Who knows you might fall in love with one of them (or a beautiful redhead) along the way.
The advantage (and disadvantage) of CVG is all of the 700/900 flying which is awesome until you have to go in for a checkride on a 200. Living in CVG you could easily pick up a 200 trip or two prior to eval time to knock off the rust.
Happy 2017...