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11-09-2017, 04:15 PM

#4031

99842

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Joined APC: Dec 2015

Position: Retired 121; active Part 135

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Quick question for current Ameriflight pilots: What are Ameriflights plans to meet the ADS-B requirements for 2020? I assume they will invest in what is needed even for the older Navajo and Beech 99 airframes? And will the upgrades bring Ameriflight into the RNAV world?
Sorry if this has been asked before... I missed it, if so.
Thanks!

11-10-2017, 09:52 AM

#4032

own nav

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Position: single pilot cargo, turboprop

Posts: 484

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99842

Yes, they have been bringing in BE99s one at a time for the GPS/transponder upgrades. They typically get an stec 30 autopilot in the process.

I don't fly at a base with chieftains, but yeah, 2020 is the deadline for everything to comply.

11-10-2017, 09:56 AM

#4033

Javichu

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GPS and AP makes that job way more attractive :-)

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11-10-2017, 10:21 AM

#4034

jonnyjetprop

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Autopilots? Things are changing since the 1980's.

11-10-2017, 10:22 AM

#4035

Javichu

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Those Stec 30 are so odd haha

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11-10-2017, 11:12 AM

#4036

own nav

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Javichu

GPS and AP makes that job way more attractive :-)

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I'm sure, especially for a new hire in unfamiliar territory. The added situational awareness, and even just heading mode in turbulence is one less axis of motion to juggle in a high workload environment.

11-10-2017, 12:21 PM

#4037

SkyPilot3

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Joined APC: Aug 2016

Posts: 14

Greetings, long time reader and first time posting on the Ameriflight thred. I just accepted a BE99 home based captain position indoc starts Jan 8th.
Was hoping for any feedback on how the home based positions are working out and also like to hear from anyone else that is scheduled for that class on January 8th. Thanks!

11-10-2017, 01:01 PM

#4038

3inthegreen

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Are there any routes in the system that don't involve any sit time at the outstation?

11-10-2017, 02:08 PM

#4039

frmrbuffdrvr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 3inthegreen

Are there any routes in the system that don't involve any sit time at the outstation?

Very few. The "glow flight" runs (radioactive pharmaceuticals) are usually just out and back. Unless they are so long that you have to lay over to get rest and avoid 8/24 flight time rules.

11-11-2017, 06:29 AM

#4040

Jet757

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Position: 135 CA

Posts: 88

Hey everyone, I'm sorry if this already been asked before, but how much do Ameriflight pilots average per month on the Beech 99? I've seen a figure as high as 80hrs just wanted a second opinion.