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Old 04-04-2011 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by apaw269
Has anyone that is whinning about this graduated from Western Michigan University? Doesn't sound like it to me. I really don't think Pinnacle would have agreed to this if they didn't like WMU's program. Each person who has commented on this thread had 250 hrs at some point. Everybody also flew through a storm or hail for the first time at some point or another. I find it very disturbing that so many of you are unwilling to help someone new to the industry. I graduated from Western, and one advantage I have over a lot of you, is that I was taught that flying an airplane involves tons of team work. Who knows, you give us a chance and we might be able to educate/help each other. It's also good to ask questions. Many of you act like you never had to ask a question and were born with the ability to fly a jet. We are all on the same team here people!
Yep, I had 250 hours. Then I got my CFI. Then I got my CFII. Then I flew 3-400 hours with only one other person in a plane that was too small to do much damage. Then I got my MEI. Then I flew a slightly larger plane, still with only one other person I could kill. The first time I flew through a storm or hail (when I had about 1500 hours), the only souls on board (other than mine) were the tropical fish and crickets bound for the local pet shop. The next time I avoided a storm or hail, I had five people on board. Now I feel comfortable carrying a few dozen people.

Do you see a pattern?
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