Crash pads- how do they work?
12-17-2011 | 02:27 PM
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Crash pads- how do they work?
So exacty how does it work at a crash pad? Is it like having a couple of roomates and everyone has their own room? A bunch of bunks and a closet full of sheets and you grab whatever is open? The last 300 people who have lived there have a key and can come in whenever they want? I have never used one, just wondering how they work.
12-17-2011 | 02:57 PM
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Short answer... They don't. Unless you are on reserve out of base or are on regional first year pay, spend a little more a either split an apartment with someone or go with hotel rooms when you can't commute same day. Put 15 grown men into a 1 bedroom apartment and watch the fun begin... They give you more room and privacy in prison!
12-17-2011 | 04:35 PM
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It depends on the location and the airline I guess. In my experience, around Memphis (FDX and Pinnacle), 200 bucks gets you a bed of your own (you supply the sheets), a shared bedroom with one other guy (the name changes every other month), 2 drawers, half a closet, and a bathroom you fight 3 other guys over. You also get some refrigerator room and a shelf in the kitchen.
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12-17-2011 | 05:00 PM
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Crashpads are not ideal for long periods of time. They work when you find yourself in a pickle and need somewhere cheap to sleep, sh!t, shower, and shave. Find someone you can stand to be around and split an apartment or hotel room. Or better yet, find a captain looking to rent a room, garage apartment, basement... that works really well in my experience.
12-17-2011 | 05:32 PM
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I remember that 60 Minutes type program centered on Colgan ('Flying Cheap' was it?) had a crashpad during the show. I heard that it was being investigated by the local authorities for a zoning violation. I think this was also mentioned in the old thread on the program too. Anybody know if there are zoning problems with crashpads (or maybe it is only in certain jurisdictions). About this same time I saw a program on a senior flight attendant living in a trailer in the LAX parking lot too.
Having myself lived with numerous people in close proximity for extended periods of time - - it certainly isn't ideal!
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Having myself lived with numerous people in close proximity for extended periods of time - - it certainly isn't ideal!
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12-18-2011 | 08:05 AM
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I am pretty sure it is a zoning violation in most jurisdictions. I know it is in South Haven. But as long as the tenants are respectful to neighbors who is going to rat out the slum lord. With a six person crash pad of Fedex pilots I would bet the average occupancy rate is less than 2 guys on any particular night or day. Occasionally you might see 4 or 5 guys on a monday or a friday. Throw in some real Jr pinnacle guys and the numbers double or triple.
Crash pads suck, but if you are Jr and have an unpredictable reserve schedule they are the best and cheapest option. I hated it for training. I know I probably wll never rent another unless I can get a single room.
Crash pads suck, but if you are Jr and have an unpredictable reserve schedule they are the best and cheapest option. I hated it for training. I know I probably wll never rent another unless I can get a single room.
12-18-2011 | 08:14 AM
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12-18-2011 | 12:50 PM
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There are numerous versions of the crashpad concept. The military-barracks style sucks...I don't want to save money that badly, I'll just get a hotel instead. I've also seen crashpads with more of a family atmosphere... two beds per room, spacious common area with amenities, full kitchen, and multiple bathrooms. Good chance your roomie is not even going to be there.
Or take out an ad for a room...since you won't be around much somebody might see you as a good way to generate extra cash from their spare bedroom (at a reduced rate).
Or take out an ad for a room...since you won't be around much somebody might see you as a good way to generate extra cash from their spare bedroom (at a reduced rate).
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