Originally Posted by
Thedude
Slow down there speedy.
Like, Gonzales....!
Originally Posted by
Thedude
...I would think of hitting the 2000 PIC mark in about 3-4 yrs is more realistic. Slow down, have fun.
Ouch! That hurt - but it may be good for me. I'm so primed right now, I could literally fly 8 hours a day and not feel one thing - nada - zip - no pain.
But, you are probably right. I might burn up on re-entry. Too fast and to steep. Wow, man! 3-4 sounds like being sentenced to jail. The no jet jail. Prop Incarceration. Prop Supermax Facility.
Still, I bet your words ring true to most pilots in the know.
Originally Posted by
Thedude
Stay away from EFIS airplanes until you hit the 1000hr mark. You need those basic skills that come from round dials. You will thank yourself later.
Wow - I was not expecting to hear that. That's interesting. Others say, get to the Glass as soon as possible. You say: No, get "dialed up" for a while before getting those silicone gauges. Interesting.
Originally Posted by
Thedude
Stay away from auto-pilots will you have at least 500 hrs. I have seen way to many guys use the auto-pilot as a crutch for skills they do not posses. I still hand-fly widebodies regularly, just to keep up the skills.
Ok, now I hear the rubber meeting the road, I think. I'm listening...you've got my attention.
Originally Posted by
Thedude
For starter turbine-mutli, I would consider looking at a King Air (prefer the 200).
I was thinking 90 series and will accept your 200 series no problem. I'm glad to see that we are both of the same Multi-Engine time building mindset with a King Air as the focal point. Good.
Originally Posted by
Thedude
Just because you can afford to buy and advanced category airplane, DON'T. I have seen a few of those types go out and kill themselves because their ego and bank account overrode their skills. Get the basics down first and when you think you are ready wait a little while longer. Don't become and statistic.
I'll be patient - besides, the back-order log for the SJ is long. So, your 3-4 might even be spot on target delivery time for my slot. My goal with my training is to become an efficient, proficient and optimal pilot who places safety above all other things. There is nothing more important to me that getting back to my family at the end of the day. Or, making sure they get back home with me, when they are on-board.
So, getting this right and not learning any bad habits during my primary training, is of vital importance to me. Excellence in piloting, is my goal. Safety is my motivator and getting there fast, is lower on the list of priorities. I don't want to do anything dumb, or carelessly.
Originally Posted by
Thedude
(by the way, RVSM certification is very easy. It should not really be a goal. Its more of an aircraft issue anyway.)
Understood - thank you very much for your input!
