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Old 03-25-2016 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyDelta
I wouldn't expect it more than a week out. I started on a Tuesday but had the arrangements by the Thursday or Friday before. Plan to go to ATL the day prior to your class date.
Originally Posted by palooza
Don't sweat it too much. If push comes to shove and you haven't gotten a conf email by 2-3 days before I'd call down then. You'll be positive space, so can bump a paying passenger if they have to. They need you at work

Thanks guys! Definitely resolves some of the travel stress- non-revving from HNL is not the easiest.
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Old 03-25-2016 | 06:21 PM
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Well, here I am, 9 days away from choosing (I hope) an airframe and I have no clue about what to choose.

Slightly different question on the same topic:

How exactly does the drop get dispensed?, ie, the drop comes down and then do they just say "Here's the list of everyone in SSN order. #1 what do you want?" How much time between seeing the actual drop and picking? A couple hours before/after lunch? Are there cheerleaders involved? Do I at least get to phone a friend?
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Old 03-25-2016 | 06:29 PM
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One poolie from Dec. 1st was invited today to the April 11th class.
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Old 03-25-2016 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Twister
Well, here I am, 9 days away from choosing (I hope) an airframe and I have no clue about what to choose.

Slightly different question on the same topic:

How exactly does the drop get dispensed?, ie, the drop comes down and then do they just say "Here's the list of everyone in SSN order. #1 what do you want?" How much time between seeing the actual drop and picking? A couple hours before/after lunch? Are there cheerleaders involved? Do I at least get to phone a friend?
You will be seated in seniority order. The will tell you the drop in the morning. You pick several hours later. Have a plan before you get there, but there is time to use a lifeline call.
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Old 03-25-2016 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Twister
Well, here I am, 9 days away from choosing (I hope) an airframe and I have no clue about what to choose.

Slightly different question on the same topic:

How exactly does the drop get dispensed?, ie, the drop comes down and then do they just say "Here's the list of everyone in SSN order. #1 what do you want?" How much time between seeing the actual drop and picking? A couple hours before/after lunch? Are there cheerleaders involved? Do I at least get to phone a friend?
You'll have about 3-4 hours to ponder and call friends/family.

No cheerleaders
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Old 03-25-2016 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NoDeskJob
You'll have about 3-4 hours to ponder and call friends/family.

No cheerleaders
Mine will be... NYC anything!
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Old 03-25-2016 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bender
One poolie from Dec. 1st was invited today to the April 11th class.
Pool must be draining faster or several are opting out. They're still filling the Apr 11 class 2 weeks prior. I was expecting the Apr 18th class.
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Old 03-25-2016 | 07:41 PM
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You December CJOs are sooooo lucky. It will have been a 263 day swim for me. I'm happy for you!
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Old 03-25-2016 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by phoenixc130
You December CJOs are sooooo lucky. It will have been a 263 day swim for me. I'm happy for you!
Marcus -

I bet you're the senior swimmer here, aren't you? I think you get some kind of prize for that.

Break // Break....

Thx, guys, for the explanation of the drop mechanics. Gettin' excited for this new stage of my life.
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Old 03-25-2016 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Twister
Marcus -

I bet you're the senior swimmer here, aren't you? I think you get some kind of prize for that.

Break // Break....

Thx, guys, for the explanation of the drop mechanics. Gettin' excited for this new stage of my life.
Yeah. My prize is starting at the bottom with you my C-130 brother! Good times to come!
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