3 to 3.5 hour drive to NYC area feasible?
02-01-2024, 09:04 AM
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3 to 3.5 hour drive to NYC area feasible?
Hey all,
Its looks like some of the majors with domiciles around NYC are moving towards mostly using long call reserve, with a possible set number of days being converted to short call.
I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience living 3 hours (3.5 with traffic, supposedly) North of LGA, EWR, and JFK. Is the drive a nightmare? With improved QOL to reserve rules, would it be possible to live something of an "in base" lifestyle at this distance?
Any input is appreciated.
Its looks like some of the majors with domiciles around NYC are moving towards mostly using long call reserve, with a possible set number of days being converted to short call.
I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience living 3 hours (3.5 with traffic, supposedly) North of LGA, EWR, and JFK. Is the drive a nightmare? With improved QOL to reserve rules, would it be possible to live something of an "in base" lifestyle at this distance?
Any input is appreciated.
02-01-2024, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kriegsflieger
Hey all,
Its looks like some of the majors with domiciles around NYC are moving towards mostly using long call reserve, with a possible set number of days being converted to short call.
I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience living 3 hours (3.5 with traffic, supposedly) North of LGA, EWR, and JFK. Is the drive a nightmare? With improved QOL to reserve rules, would it be possible to live something of an "in base" lifestyle at this distance?
Any input is appreciated.
Its looks like some of the majors with domiciles around NYC are moving towards mostly using long call reserve, with a possible set number of days being converted to short call.
I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience living 3 hours (3.5 with traffic, supposedly) North of LGA, EWR, and JFK. Is the drive a nightmare? With improved QOL to reserve rules, would it be possible to live something of an "in base" lifestyle at this distance?
Any input is appreciated.
02-02-2024, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Bahamasflyer
I'd move this to the majors forum. Probably get better visibility and answers there
Originally Posted by Pilot4000
If you have to cross the Hudson, its going to be nightmareish. The less bridge or tunnel transits you have to do the better.
02-02-2024, 04:29 AM
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3 to 3.5 hour drive to NYC area feasible?
Hey all,
Its looks like some of the majors with domiciles around NYC are moving towards mostly using long call reserve, with a possible set number of days being converted to short call.
I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience living 3 hours (3.5 with traffic, supposedly) North of LGA, EWR, and JFK. Is the drive a nightmare? With improved QOL to reserve rules, would it be possible to live something of an "in base" lifestyle at this distance?
Any input is appreciated.
Its looks like some of the majors with domiciles around NYC are moving towards mostly using long call reserve, with a possible set number of days being converted to short call.
I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience living 3 hours (3.5 with traffic, supposedly) North of LGA, EWR, and JFK. Is the drive a nightmare? With improved QOL to reserve rules, would it be possible to live something of an "in base" lifestyle at this distance?
Any input is appreciated.
02-02-2024, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Kriegsflieger
I'll try posting it there as well, thank you.
Makes sense. Seems had to avoid unless you actually live in NYC though.
Makes sense. Seems had to avoid unless you actually live in NYC though.
02-02-2024, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Kriegsflieger
Hey all,
Its looks like some of the majors with domiciles around NYC are moving towards mostly using long call reserve, with a possible set number of days being converted to short call.
I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience living 3 hours (3.5 with traffic, supposedly) North of LGA, EWR, and JFK. Is the drive a nightmare? With improved QOL to reserve rules, would it be possible to live something of an "in base" lifestyle at this distance?
Any input is appreciated.
Its looks like some of the majors with domiciles around NYC are moving towards mostly using long call reserve, with a possible set number of days being converted to short call.
I was hoping to hear from anyone who has experience living 3 hours (3.5 with traffic, supposedly) North of LGA, EWR, and JFK. Is the drive a nightmare? With improved QOL to reserve rules, would it be possible to live something of an "in base" lifestyle at this distance?
Any input is appreciated.
02-02-2024, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Pilot4000
If you have to cross the Hudson, its going to be nightmareish. The less bridge or tunnel transits you have to do the better.
02-02-2024, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Traffic Alert
Why do people insist on making this job harder than it is? Move. You can buy/rent anywhere.
If you have none of that, then yeah life is much simpler.
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