Originally Posted by
hydrostream
You need to carefully log Part 61 times in order to show you are qualified for an R-ATP or an ATP.
Beyond simply being able to get an ATP, fly as much PIC as you can in as complex of an airplane as you can.
Horizon, and the industry, has swung wildly over the last few years and there's no way to know what you'll be looking at when it's time for you to get out.
That's a **** answer I know.
Yeah it is, but I get it. I'm pretty thankful at the moment I'm not leaving active duty right now. Unfortunately, it's not much of a flying club anymore. Granted, we're dealing with the Input Quill Assembly debacle currently, but my C172 hours have exceeded my V-22 hours every month for the last 5 months straight. The "up" aircraft just aren't there right now.
I guess my question about PIC time is the one I need answered most.