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07-29-2009 | 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TPROP4ever

Ok, but you do realize that there are no 300 hr wonders flying right now, most of them through the last boom, are up there in time. There are however plenty of 800-1200hr guys out here that got furloughed after 3,4,500 hours with a company. These are the one's I think any grandfathering would be for if it even happens. If im reading your posts correctly, you would be in this group also correct???

Right, I understand that they aren't 200 hour wonders anymore, however I still consider them that because of their lack of experience. I was hired with a little over 1000 TT and 250 Multi and then furloughed. But in a weird way I am glad I was furloughed because I was able to come back and instruct and gain many new experiences that I would not have had, like a near catastrophic engine failure and being able to do my Masters. It's those experiences that these low time pilots have never experienced which therefore makes them more dangerous. I know and am friends with several of the "200 hour wonderboys" but I would never trust them to fly my wife, 2 children, and I around knowing how much experience they lack. The rule needs to be written so that those that lack the needed experience to fly 25 - 75+ human beings around are forced to gain that experience. The only way that can be done is by flying as the PIC where they are the ones that make the desicions.

I understand your frustrations and I would feel the same way if I were in your shoes. However I would never trade the experiences I have had as a CFI for a quick airline job (and trust me if you knew me you would know how BAD and how long (since I was 5) I've wanted to fly for the airlines

). More experience brings more safety and I would rather be safe than dead along with 50 other people.

By the way I highly recommend the CFI route! I have learned so much as a Flight Instructor and I can't tell you how rewarding it feels to know that you have done everything you can to teach a student how to fly an airplane and then see them do it on their own. Then I've heard as you look back after you airline career is over, seeing all you did to pay your dues and ultimately progress to that 777 Captain slot is a reward that can not be measured!!! Again I highly recommend the CFI route! Good Luck and Take Care in all you do! Cheers!

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