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10-22-2014 | 09:43 AM

#170961

CheapTrick

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From: A350

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Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

THIS^^^^^^^^

Bring back the cap to an airline that will struggle finding qualified pilots in 5-6 years? (Maybe 3 to 4?) I doubt that will happen.

10-22-2014 | 09:52 AM

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gloopy

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Originally Posted by Hillbilly

^^^ This right here! Love 'em.

They're good, but the new(ish) Leupold HAMR is just as good and durable with twice the eye relief. The ACOG is awesome but can be like trying to look through a coffee stir straw as close as you have to put your eye to it. Their DeltaPoint reflex sight on top (optional) is every bit as good and durable as the "doc optic" the ACOG's often wear on top. The ACOG never needs batteries I guess, the HAMR has a fixed reticle that's there even if the battery goes out. Both are great glass of course.

10-22-2014 | 10:05 AM

#170963

Jughead135

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From: Hates Commuting

Any place on DeltaNet and/or iCrew where I can find a list of the LCAs in my category...?

[EDIT: Or anywhere else, for that matter...?]

10-22-2014 | 10:07 AM

#170964

Mesabah

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Originally Posted by satchip

How the heck do you afford a ACOG on regional pay?

I have an EBT card.

No, I own two companies in addition to being a pilot, I rarely fly though.

10-22-2014 | 10:23 AM

#170965

Mesabah

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Originally Posted by Delta1067

You'd be amazed with all the toys they have. Most new hires had the latest smart phones & tablets, new cars, $1000 Bose head set, Starbucks every leg. But no $1 to tip the van driver.

Oh yeah, they are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overpaid.

10-22-2014 | 10:27 AM

#170966

block30

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From: In favor of good things, not in favor of bad things

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Originally Posted by Delta1067

You'd be amazed with all the toys they have. Most new hires had the latest smart phones & tablets, new cars, $1000 Bose head set, Starbucks every leg. But no $1 to tip the van driver.

Ahem....some of us tip the van driver

10-22-2014 | 11:05 AM

#170967

Purple Drank

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From: Record-Shattering Profit Facilitator

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Originally Posted by ExAF

Strikefire makes a good red dot.

thanks, guys! I'll keep you posted.

10-22-2014 | 12:32 PM

#170968

buzzpat

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From: Urban chicken rancher.

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Originally Posted by block30

Ahem....some of us tip the van driver

No kidding! I'm amazed, though, on what some guys scrimp on.

10-22-2014 | 12:45 PM

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NWA320pilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CheapTrick

Bring back the cap to an airline that will struggle finding qualified pilots in 5-6 years? (Maybe 3 to 4?) I doubt that will happen.

I doubt that Delta will have an issue finding qualified pilots....... Now our regional affiliates that's another issue.

10-22-2014 | 12:48 PM

#170970

Mesabah

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

I doubt that Delta will have an issue finding qualified pilots....... Now our regional affiliates that's another issue.

Qualified yes, but Delta doesn't hire like that. They hire cultural fit pilots, which they will run out of, in about a year. The EtD saw 800+ qualified apps, but only 10 were a Delta fit.