Originally Posted by
LifetimeCFI
so, there's def a small number of folks like myself out there. F9 opening the base has sparked interest in future aviators, too. I think you'll see 75+% folks dip out asap - commute for the 1-4 months they're stuck there, and then bail for whatever base they can hold.
There will probably be a small subset of young folks, or native PR folks, who will be more than happy with being out there for as long as we are.. and by that I mean they might not leave for anything. Miami is far more expensive in comparison. I've pretty much mentally committed to doing the island life for a few years. Maybe 3 years down I might trek out to Miami. If it's still a base by then..
Super excited. Really hoping my Spanish picks up lol.
I think it def will attract people. I think you’re absolutely right about that. I think at first it’s going to be seen as unpalatable.
Keep in mind it’s at least a 2.0hr commute from MCO and MIA. And most are coming from further. It’s prob going to be a double leg commute for most. The next issue is crash pads and hotels and transportation. Again, I’m no expert at all things TJSJ, but if you’re doing mostly day trips or sitting reserve you really have to figure those things out. Financially, those things start to add up. And seeing as to how it’s “island life” it prob not cheap either. And F9 pilots ain’t the biggest earners either. And remember it’s not NYC with 3 airports for the past 90 years. There’s a pilot presence, but how big is that pilot infrastructure.
I think eventually people will move and settle and come here for San Juan and once the word gets out about good setups out there, more people will find interest in it.