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Old 07-19-2008 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by friendlyskies
Thanks again for some good advice, I will have to sit down and think everything through. You're right about "good things come to those who wait!"
Here is my advice if you decide to go for it.
It's not easy. It's not quick. Keep your non-aviation options open in the back of your mind in case things go south.

While you may not be able to log it, you can still learn. I have spent a buch of time in a right seat just watching, and it truly prepared me for the time when it was finally up to me to make the call.

Don't misunderstand----you have to build time. However, if this is a means to an end to build some quality time----it may be worth it.

Check it out, and ask questions. See if there is an oppertunity there. If so, show that you are a willing to work. Do the P.I.C., as in Papers, Ice and Coffee. Help clean the airplane. Ask "what can I do?" Be respectful, keep your ego in check, and try not to step on toes. Study the airplane, and ask questions.

Many people, even if they are single-pilot qualifed, will have you do radios and checklists, and give you things to do. That is a good thing for the reasons above.
If they truly only want a seatwarmer, where you do absolutely noting but sit there and do nothing but give the appearance of crew, that is not good.
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