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03-27-2014, 07:51 PM

#1441

buzzpat

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Originally Posted by BURNTBLADE

TEN, whats your recommendation? Also, best shoes for a new guy to invest in? Are we supposed to find a bag, headset, etc. before we show up also?

Yes, you're on your own for all of your stuff. As a newbie, I'd do the payroll deduct and buy your bag, uniform stuff and shoes from Abbotts. You can do better elsewhere on your headset. You won't need a bag until your observation flights and IOE. Depending on what aircraft you fly, you can always use the Delta supplied Dave Clarks until you figure out what headset works best for you and your jet. The sims also have Dave Clarks so you won't need to dive into that pool until the end of training.

After your initial uniform purchase, you can buy at other venues. I like mypilotstore.com.

The jacket and hat are the biggest challenges. Definitely get those at Abbotts.

03-27-2014, 08:14 PM

#1442

TenYearsGone

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Originally Posted by wardjoh

TEN Who do you recommend? I had that impression on the uniform coats but didn't know we had other options.

M&H or Abbott. I like Crew Outfitters customer service but the uniform is flimsy.

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Originally Posted by BURNTBLADE

TEN, whats your recommendation? Also, best shoes for a new guy to invest in? Are we supposed to find a bag, headset, etc. before we show up also?

Ecco or Clarke's. Bags I like Travel Pro for lightness. Purdy Neat is good so I can conform!!! (Most Pilots have Purdy, but very heavy). Go for Telex or Plantronics.

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid

Can Navy guys use their Navy uniform?

YES!

TEN

03-27-2014, 08:20 PM

#1443

80ktsClamp

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The hushpuppies loafers that I found in the store in DTW ops are by far my favorite shoes I've ever had, FWIW.

03-27-2014, 08:21 PM

#1444

TenYearsGone

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Originally Posted by gr8vu

Speaking of tax deductible. How complicated will my taxes become? I use an accountant for my taxes now but he doesn't know anything about airline business.

Pretty soon, once you hit AMT, taxes will become very easy

. Unless you own a business, your write-offs will be gobbled up by AMT.

U can pay $50 to get Pro Diem or Sabre to give you your yearly per-diem credits. Collect this data along with your airline expenses (uniform, dryclean, portion of cell phone, etc etc) and your current CPA can do your taxes.

TEN

03-28-2014, 12:46 AM

#1445

recce driver

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I am sitting in the pool while working in Europe. Does Delta positive space you to Indoc/training or am I on my own to get to ATL once I get a class date?

03-28-2014, 05:01 AM

#1446

forgot to bid

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From Europe?

03-28-2014, 05:14 AM

#1447

Scoop

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid

Can Navy guys use their Navy uniform?

Yes but you have to have the jacket modified to remove the Line Officer insignia and replace it with the DAL stripes. It cost around $35 back in 2000.

Scoop

03-28-2014, 05:25 AM

#1448

Dorfman

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Originally Posted by BURNTBLADE

TEN, whats your recommendation? Also, best shoes for a new guy to invest in? Are we supposed to find a bag, headset, etc. before we show up also?

If you go to the Airbus you will not need to buy a headset. They carry the Telex headset on board.

03-28-2014, 05:27 AM

#1449

thefoxsays

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Anyone use the Premier Hat Co version of the hat?

My current employer has multiple hat vendors. Premier did a great job on that hat. What about Delta hats?

03-28-2014, 05:31 AM

#1450

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoop

Yes but you have to have the jacket modified to remove the Line Officer insignia and replace it with the DAL stripes. It cost around $35 back in 2000.

Scoop

What about the buttons?