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08-17-2017, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by joepilot

Lack of currency definitely hurts. You will probably need to take a regional 121 job for a year before moving on.

Joe

Yes, I'm prepared. I have already talked to SkyWest. I want to stay on the west coast.

12-15-2017, 04:43 PM

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I am happy to report my Sailor was picked up for the program! Thank you all, and especially to Gundriver. If we ever meet, your drinks are on me!!!!

12-16-2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bennet00

I'm FW. I flew heavy jets (E-6B)

2350 TT ME
985 PIC
500ish Instructor
Safety, Director of Ops, Evaluator, Maint Check Pilot, etc...

My biggest issue is currency. I have been out of the cockpit since 2009....

BTW, "Heavy Jets" are 300,000 lbs or more.

12-16-2017, 08:19 AM

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BTW, "Heavy Jets" are 300,000 lbs or more.

Max T/O weight is 341K, Max land 250K. I'm talking about the E-6B Mercury. Not the EA6-B Prowler. But thanks for the information.

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12-16-2017, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Spike from flyi

BTW, "Heavy Jets" are 300,000 lbs or more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZWCLT7rWj4

12-17-2017, 03:00 AM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZWCLT7rWj4

My bad.

I confused it with the Grumman EA-6B.

Too many motors, though.

12-17-2017, 11:33 AM

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Spike from flyi

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And then there's this:

Full-Size E6B Flight Computer - from Sporty's Pilot Shop

12-17-2017, 02:05 PM

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And then there's this:

Full-Size E6B Flight Computer - from Sporty's Pilot Shop

It's made of metal, looks kind of heavy.

12-19-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bennet00

I am an O-5 Naval Aviator, and one of my troops is an outstanding E-6 who is applying for the Army Warrant Officer flying program in January. I am looking for someone who may have gone this route and would be willing to share information to make his package as competitive as possible. Thanks in advance!

bennet,

I'd like to echo what others have said above.

Great leadership by you!

I can't offer any advice on the Army programs but I can offer an opinion as an old retired guy. "Thanks", for taking care of your people.

Even as a senior person you are willing to help your subordinates to succeed. You are a shining example of good leadership and I hope those senior to you know that.