ce650

If ground school was way to advanced for you maybe you dont need to be in a jet. Not trying to be a jerk . Just saying I'm guessing you dont belong in a jet

N6724G

Thanks for that Ce, but here is my philosophy. You are not better than me, and i am not better than you. So if you can do it then why not me? I think everybody has he capcity to learn. Some take longer than others, but we can still all learn the same thing. Again, if you can do it, why cant I? I just have to apporach it differently than you did.

BushwickBill

Thats a little rough bro. Jets are no big deal. I learn the say way as this guy. Theory doesn't cut it for this guy same as me. I have flown jets and turboprops. Big deal. It isn't voodoo magic. You don't need to rebuild them in flight. CE650 Don't pick on someone who couldn't make it through accelerated ground school. Remember what I always say when someone gears up or does something dumb: "thank god it wasn't me this time."

When I flew the mighty Seminole Vessicle the fuel system perplexed me. I was worried about my checkride. I couldn't imagine the fuel transfer system. I couldn't describe how it worked to my instructor. Looking back at it I am laughing to myself how stressed I was.

I figured out how to solve the problem one day. I was working as a fueler and during my downtime I asked a mechanic how it all worked. Once I crawled into a Seminole that was going through an annual and looked at the valves and the hoses running all over it was very clear to me.

So don't sweat it military captain dude. You seem ok. Remember what Jimmy Cliff said. "You can get it if you really want" If you spend tons of time at the airport and bust your rump you will do it. Remember what life was like on your first day of basic training? Well the good ol days are back again amigo.

In my opinion just keep up the mellow approach to life. That would make you a top notch former military guy in my book. And if you go get a job for 70k outside of aviation give me a call bro because I will apply there.

N6724G

Believe me, at 40 years old. i dont let that much stress me. Thanks for the advice though.

jsfBoat

You can always go take $3K and get a DC-3 type. A heavy iron driver for an airline has a DAK near Atlanta. PM me if you want his email address. If I had the money, I'd go do this. Might get you what you need and for you to be able to fly for some companies or at least get on with a private owner and fly at airshows. This is how I'd spend my cash if I had it. Plus it's old, has props and round engines, cant go wrong!

Twin Wasp

A Three type as career enhancement? It's time for a drug test for cause. Dan is only doing the SIC type for $3000. I think the real type goes for over 10.

Really, the DC-3 doesn't have much in the way of systems to learn, it's sort of like a giant tailwheel Aztec. I remember one DPE, when you asked him to explain the electrical system, he'd say, "It's got one."

And if you know someone who's hiring, I've got 2200 hours in Threes (but I'm not current)

aviator01

CWU in Ellensburg, WA has a brand new CRJ-200 AATD. PM if anyone is interested in any details.