Ameriflight Gear Up Landing At BFI
03-17-2011, 12:23 PM
#31
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Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: single pilot cargo, turboprop
Posts: 484
Originally Posted by SkyHigh
Divert one time too many and they will give the job to someone else. Professional pilots have to push the margins everyday. Most of the time it does not result in an accident...most of the time.
Being a professional pilot is about managing risk not always running from it. In the end it is about getting the job done. Too timid and they give your job away. To aggressive and you will crash. Not all that easy.
Skyhigh
Being a professional pilot is about managing risk not always running from it. In the end it is about getting the job done. Too timid and they give your job away. To aggressive and you will crash. Not all that easy.
Skyhigh
03-22-2011, 07:16 AM
#32
Self Employed.
Joined APC: May 2005
Position: Corporate Pilot
Posts: 7,119
Oblivious
Originally Posted by own nav
If I felt like I were "pushing margins every day" I wouldn't do this for a living.
Skyhigh
03-22-2011, 12:57 PM
#33
New Hire
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 6
Originally Posted by SkyHigh
Some pilots are oblivious to the frequent peril that they get themselves into. Others can be overly sensitive and do not want to stick their neck out at all. As always the middle ground is best. Be aware of the hazards and careful to manage the risks associated.
Skyhigh
Skyhigh
03-24-2011, 06:38 AM
#35
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Position: 121,1825,135,CFI, CFII, MEI
Posts: 243
Originally Posted by SkyHigh
Divert one time too many and they will give the job to someone else. Professional pilots have to push the margins everyday. Most of the time it does not result in an accident...most of the time.
Being a professional pilot is about managing risk not always running from it. In the end it is about getting the job done. Too timid and they give your job away. To aggressive and you will crash. Not all that easy.
Skyhigh
Being a professional pilot is about managing risk not always running from it. In the end it is about getting the job done. Too timid and they give your job away. To aggressive and you will crash. Not all that easy.
Skyhigh
03-24-2011, 10:23 AM
#36
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RE: AMF Metro's having FO's. If they had there would be a good chance the captain and the FO would still be employed, the aircraft still producing revenue, and a runway not closed down for however long it was.
03-24-2011, 10:57 AM
#37
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Position: FAA 'Flight Check'
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Originally Posted by chazbird
RE: AMF Metro's having FO's. If they had there would be a good chance the captain and the FO would still be employed, the aircraft still producing revenue, and a runway not closed down for however long it was.
Sad situation all the way around.
USMCFLYR
03-24-2011, 04:13 PM
#39
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Position: A-320 FO
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A buddy interviewed at ERA Alaska last week, and that's exactly what they expect you to do with WX, MX, push the limits, and bend them until they fit. Starting pay at ERA? $12K, Beech 02 F/O or C-206/7 PIC. My buddy was very much all set.
04-09-2011, 09:02 AM
#40
Apteryx
Joined APC: Jan 2010
Posts: 127
Originally Posted by chazbird
RE: AMF Metro's having FO's. If they had there would be a good chance the captain and the FO would still be employed, the aircraft still producing revenue, and a runway not closed down for however long it was.
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