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11-18-2017, 03:35 PM
#1562
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Joined APC: Sep 2017
Posts: 621
With the weather turning colder by the day, I've been wondering....
In the winter months, how common is it to overnight in a place that is relatively mild? Not necessarily tropical, but lets say somewhere with average temps in the 50's or higher?
Furthermore, how common are trips to the Bahamas and/or Caribbean during the winter?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I presume the frequency of this is not strongly correlated to where one is based.
Thank in advance
In the winter months, how common is it to overnight in a place that is relatively mild? Not necessarily tropical, but lets say somewhere with average temps in the 50's or higher?
Furthermore, how common are trips to the Bahamas and/or Caribbean during the winter?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I presume the frequency of this is not strongly correlated to where one is based.
Thank in advance
11-18-2017, 03:42 PM
#1563
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 451
Originally Posted by Bahamasflyer
With the weather turning colder by the day, I've been wondering....
In the winter months, how common is it to overnight in a place that is relatively mild? Not necessarily tropical, but lets say somewhere with average temps in the 50's or higher? Rarely do we overnight in the Bahamas but there are some cases where we will. There are more southern legs and runs in the colder months. You will most likely find yourself down south a good portion but not all of your time in the colder months.
Furthermore, how common are trips to the Bahamas and/or Caribbean during the winter? Fairly common to Bahamas. I have never been to Caribbean with this company. Jet guys do go occasionally.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I presume the frequency of this is not strongly correlated to where one is based. Correct. Just because you are based in PBI does not mean you will be in the south all of the time. You can start in the south and end up in Canada. The schedule varies.
Thank in advance
In the winter months, how common is it to overnight in a place that is relatively mild? Not necessarily tropical, but lets say somewhere with average temps in the 50's or higher? Rarely do we overnight in the Bahamas but there are some cases where we will. There are more southern legs and runs in the colder months. You will most likely find yourself down south a good portion but not all of your time in the colder months.
Furthermore, how common are trips to the Bahamas and/or Caribbean during the winter? Fairly common to Bahamas. I have never been to Caribbean with this company. Jet guys do go occasionally.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I presume the frequency of this is not strongly correlated to where one is based. Correct. Just because you are based in PBI does not mean you will be in the south all of the time. You can start in the south and end up in Canada. The schedule varies.
Thank in advance
11-18-2017, 03:51 PM
#1564
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 451
Originally Posted by DarkSideMoon
Biggest reason people fail out of training is poor IFR skills so I'd imagine that would be one of the biggest reasons people fail the interview.
Essentially, be yourself. Listen and learn what they are teaching you. The great thing about this company and the training department is there are NO GOTCHAS PERIOD. They are not there to lead you astray and fail you. They have a lot invested in you. They want you to succeed.
11-18-2017, 05:27 PM
#1565
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Joined APC: Jun 2015
Position: Left
Posts: 1,807
Originally Posted by Bahamasflyer
With the weather turning colder by the day, I've been wondering....
In the winter months, how common is it to overnight in a place that is relatively mild? Not necessarily tropical, but lets say somewhere with average temps in the 50's or higher?
Furthermore, how common are trips to the Bahamas and/or Caribbean during the winter?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I presume the frequency of this is not strongly correlated to where one is based.
Thank in advance
In the winter months, how common is it to overnight in a place that is relatively mild? Not necessarily tropical, but lets say somewhere with average temps in the 50's or higher?
Furthermore, how common are trips to the Bahamas and/or Caribbean during the winter?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I presume the frequency of this is not strongly correlated to where one is based.
Thank in advance
11-18-2017, 07:17 PM
#1566
In a land of unicorns
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Position: Whale FO
Posts: 6,454
Originally Posted by JMO127
Agreed. This is big. The main reasons for washing out of training are: (1) Lack of and over confidence in your IFR skills. (2) OVER Studying and learning things that are not pertinent nor that matter and spending your time poorly. (3) FMS in the NG. It is a lot for someone who hasn't flown a lot of glass in the past or had any experience. It's a rough transition for folks from steam gauges with regards to your scan. Legacy is a different story.
If you haven't flown in a structured crew environment before, using SOPs, callouts and such, you need to spend time practicing that stuff. For some, it comes naturally, and some wash out because of it.
11-18-2017, 07:49 PM
#1567
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 451
Originally Posted by dera
(4) Poor/non-existent CRM skills. I don't fly for PlaneSense but I bet it happens there too.
If you haven't flown in a structured crew environment before, using SOPs, callouts and such, you need to spend time practicing that stuff. For some, it comes naturally, and some wash out because of it.
If you haven't flown in a structured crew environment before, using SOPs, callouts and such, you need to spend time practicing that stuff. For some, it comes naturally, and some wash out because of it.
11-18-2017, 07:50 PM
#1568
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 451
Originally Posted by David Puddy
If you are lucky, you'll fly to Ocean Reef in the winter. Beautiful!!! And perfect for the Pilatus...
I'm at DFW for PC12 sims now, and that's been the hardest (but also most rewarding) part for me.
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