Usually 3 weeks. I'd add a few days after the computer disaster in ATL.

 

Yeah, I just couldn't get used to them. Made me feel queasy wearing them. I do the bifocal to arms length maybe a little shorter too.

Denny

 

I've been out for awhile. Can we do our training USB sticks on the tablets yet or is the Surface still useless for training?

 

There are interesting trips in another base during my reserve days. No such thing as an out of base yellow slip, so if I want to green slip one is it an out of base green or a green slip with conflict (the reserve days)?

Ferd

 

Surface 2 = no
Surface 3 = I think yes

 

Hi Ferd! If you want to GS in a different base over X days, it's an out of base greenslip.

Denny

 

First post
question for 330 guys who live in base. What is the qol like at the bottom quarter of the list? I am thinking of bidding this fall or next year Ive heard from some people it's hit or miss.

 

Thanks Denny!! How ya been? But, what about an out of base green on days you're on call? I'm assuming that's a conflict with your on call days? A moot point, I just got a 5 day that takes me to 77 something so I'll be done for the month.

I miss Amsterdam and sitting around with you and other APCers. But I did have a great 12 day Asia with a Singapore last week......except the beers in the famous Long Bar were 28 Singapore Dollars I didn't bother having the Singapore Sling......it was too hot for a sweet drink and they were over 30.

All in all, I like this Capt thing. People actually laugh at my stupid jokes. Guess they feel obligated

Ferd

 

Take care!

Denny

 

It depends on the base and how you weight the particular trips for QOL. If you are in NYC and value long Asia, you are out of luck. If you are in ATL and want 6 day Europe with MSP and DTW layovers, life will be good. Seasonal fluctuations impact the bases as well. Last year the ATL 330 was the dedicated MED plane. If you were in the bottom half of the list, DEET became a higher priority than toothpaste and shaving cream when packing.

NYC has mostly 3 day Europe, with occasional 6 day trips through MSP or ATL. Lots of 15:45 trips, with the 6 day 33:00+ trips going senior. The seasonal late ATH trip is a tough commute on the back end, so it is great for a local. The two day LAX is an easy 12 hours for true locals. If you are a 4 hour PA "local", maybe not.

ATL currently has a mix of 3 and 6 day Europe with 3 day trips going senior. Last fall, the bottom half of the list was flying 4 day deep South America.

DTW has the best mix of Asia and Europe.

SEA flys mostly Asia with some CDG and AMS in the mix.

DYODD and scan a few of the bid packs. I'd recommend pulling a few months of each category across various seasons of the year.