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Old 02-17-2011 | 06:07 AM
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Default I have seen it done

Originally Posted by clipperstall
I was just curious if anyone on APC has built up the minimum flight hours required for a pilot position by purchasing an aircraft or lots of block time rather than working for those hours through the traditional routes (CFI, banner tow, pipeline inspection, flying jumpers etc..)

If yes, did this work against you in the airline interviews?
During the recession of the early 1990's I saw a few who bought a plane and used it to build time. It works.

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