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80ktsClamp 02-11-2010 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 762479)
Never forget 23K. I would still be ready if they have noted the need for possible recovery flying.


Don't forget they get ONE chance to get you on 23K. If that recovery cancels, you are toast and have zero responsibility no matter what they say.

sailingfun 02-11-2010 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 762386)
You're off the list. Don't call us. We'll call you.


By the way, just as a courtesy to scheduling and for less potential headache for yourself: if you are getting a commute flight that gets you in after the beginning of the short call window, I would give them as heads up that you'll be in the air when the window opens up, but will be in position for an immediate report at xxxx.

That is actually a requirement. If you are going to use the extra two hours you must notify them and then be able to depart as soon as you arrive.

RockyBoy 02-11-2010 04:35 PM

Wow. I just glanced through about 5 city pairs out of ATL tomorrow and it appears they have cancelled at least 50% of the flights. This week is gonna hurt with all the NE stuff and now ATL getting pounded.

buzzpat 02-11-2010 04:50 PM


Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 762449)
It is reasonable time.

They ask I say best case 1:15 to the parking lot, and that is at 3 AM on a Sunday morning. Two hrs is a push and I think they have realized that. Em buses in ATL can be a pain.

It can be much worse in LA. When they ask for a time to LAX then 2 hours works but SNA, for me, can be 3+. Bottom line, it's a "reasonable" response.

johnso29 02-11-2010 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by RockyBoy (Post 762503)
The baking sheet only works if you get some non-caloric based kitchen lubricant to put on it that will make it 500 times more slippery than any other cooking oil. :)

Remember that metal plate I had in my head? Well, they had to go in and replace it with a plastic one cause everytime Catherine used the microwave I'd **** my pants and forget who I was for an hour or so. So I don't think I wanna go flying down no hill with nothing between my brain and the ground but a piece of govt plastic. :p

acl65pilot 02-11-2010 05:20 PM


Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 762534)
Remember that metal plate I had in my head? Well, they had to go in and replace it with a plastic one cause everytime Catherine used the microwave I'd **** my pants and forget who I was for an hour or so. So I don't think I wanna go flying down no hill with nothing between my brain and the ground but a piece of govt plastic. :p

I say the same thing about skiing. I got pins all over my knee from a "Dude" Snowboarder that cut me off and flipped me over. Oh what fun.

johnso29 02-11-2010 05:24 PM


Originally Posted by Denny Crane (Post 762435)
Okay that's great. I wasn't sure where you were based and just wanted to make sure because I was caught in the 3pm base time vs mecca time dilemma once.

Denny

Thanks for looking out for me Denny! :)

I'm going to need it learning this new reserve system(to me at least):o

Superpilot92 02-11-2010 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp (Post 762390)
Whoops! Thought you were a mempho guy. Super is always on my mind, I guess....

I'm flattered :eek:

lol

ratsnrip 02-11-2010 06:11 PM

No No No
 

Originally Posted by RockyBoy (Post 762503)
The baking sheet only works if you get some non-caloric based kitchen lubricant to put on it that will make it 500 times more slippery than any other cooking oil. :)

Every redneck knows to use the lid from the garbage can when hades freezes over and we get snow in the south!:D

forgot to bid 02-11-2010 06:14 PM


Originally Posted by reddog25 (Post 762308)
Ummm...you do know that it takes an aviator to fly a helicopter..right? Not sure the connection between helo driver and UAS driver was well thought out.

This Huey driver can also fly jets................and I ain't that smart:D

Reddog, no offense, but are you assuming I think anything out? I have plenty of proof that is not the case. :D

May I rephrase? The talk was that there would be fewer military pilots in the years to come. Part of that obviously is that some would say no. I remember even in the mid 90s having military guys at LFI tell me no way would they go down to $30Kish to start at the airlines and I'm sure in 2010 guys really say no way to the turmoil in this industry. Which again goes back to the problem, if military guys aren't as willing and good civilians walk away then who will be left with in the years to come?

What I was adding on to was from conversations I've heard from guys whose kids are currently in training. Lots of UAVs, i.e. not building loggable flight time. They're promised a real aircraft for the next assignment but wouldn't that put them close to hitting the magical 20 year point and therein its worth it to wait to 20 years and then go airline if you desire. Is that right? I'm asking because I don't know but to me if it is the case it lends creedance to the idea that there won't be as many USAF guys coming out for maybe the next decade or until guys hit the 20 year point. Anotherwords their might be a lull.

Now as to the Navy, I hadn't heard this until recently but I guess the Navy is doing a lot more helos then fixed wing? In fact this one CA had both sons select helos over fixed wing because they said thats where the Navy is going. Now that I think about it, you guys get to fly both fixed and helos over your time in the Navy right? I guess you'd have the fixed wing time necessary to go straight to a legacy part 121. I withdraw the helo comment as also bolstering the thought that there would be fewer pilots.

You win Mr Huey pilot. :D

So is it true? Is flying helicopters the second most fun thing you could do with your hands?


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