Originally Posted by
Puckpilot78
I made the mistake of using the Telex they gave us on my first IOE trip because of the smaller size compared to the A20 I already had. Regretted it immediately as the sound quality in the loud 737 cockpit just didn't cut it. Been using the Bose ever since and haven't looked back. Considering that you can get either a Bose or one of the fancy new DC's with a no interest payment plan it would be stupid to not invest in one from the get go. It really does make a world of difference.
I actually don't mind the M&H pants with the comfort fit waistband. They have 4 options to choose from, and while the Haggar pants are passable I really do think the M&H or ACA pants look more professional and "uniform". I wash mine at home on delicate and haven't had any wear issues as of yet.
Finally I would not go out and buy the $300+ metal luggage. I have the LW Aurora which is plastic and half the price/weight and has held up just fine for 5 years at SWA and 2 or so years before that at a fractional.
I didn’t know there was a no-interest Payment option with Bose. I’d do that. I purchased mine with the SWAPA discount and keep the Telex as a spare. My previous Bose was great as well.
As for the Hagar pants, they were mail ordered—NOT the Costco version. There is a difference, and the Costco Hagar pants fade btw.
As for luggage, our bags aren’t being thrown from the cargo compartment of a Saab 340 onto the ramp anymore. While I have fond memories of my 26” PurtyNeatStuff mobile safe, we just need a sturdy bag that fits in the flight deck and an overhead. Lots of great options out there, including StrongBags which I like.
Just saying that as a newhire, you don’t HAVE to spend a fortune at the training center on day one.