Danke. That helps me out a bit. I have a few options to commute until I can move (hopefully within a year) but I always get apprehensive thinking about the possibility of the worst case commute scenario.

11-26-2016 | 09:02 AM

#5204

Pilot Sharp

BlueYonder

Joined: Jul 2011

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

I had to use it on my first year. Scheduling just asked what two flights I tried to get on and if I was listed. They pulled them up to check, and gave me no further hassle about it.

11-26-2016 | 01:44 PM

#5205

irrelevant

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Originally Posted by TallFlyer

Eh, don't do this.

If you want to go crazy on retirement savings (which you should do if you can afford it) max out the 401(k) match (because free money is free money, then max out a Roth IRA ($5,500 annually for single filers), then if you still want to go crazy consider a conventional IRA over the 401(k). Depending on your brokerage you should have a lot more investment options available to you rather than just leaving it in the 401(k).

I do agree in most cases if one can only invest a limited amount, the strategy you've suggested is superior. My income bracket doesn't allow for a direct contribution into a Roth. I have a way around it, and it's maxed every year, in addition to the $18k 401(k) limit.

I'm also taxed at 39.6% for every dollar I earn at PSA that isn't tax deferred, so the smaller my W-2 income is, the better.

11-26-2016 | 02:58 PM

#5206

Upntheair27

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Which light weight headsets are you guys using for CRJ? Is there a difference in cockpit noise on 200 vs 700 and 900? Thanks

11-26-2016 | 04:04 PM

#5207

tennisguru

Roll’n Thunder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Upntheair27

Which light weight headsets are you guys using for CRJ? Is there a difference in cockpit noise on 200 vs 700 and 900? Thanks

Most people use Telex, either the 750 or 850. There's a smattering of other brands out there but those are the majority. There is no cockpit noise difference between the fleet types.

11-26-2016 | 04:46 PM

#5208

BizJet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisguru

Most people use Telex, either the 750 or 850. There's a smattering of other brands out there but those are the majority. There is no cockpit noise difference between the fleet types.

Do y'all have a TSO requirement? I have Zulu's and would love to be able to use them. I used the ship DC set at XJT as I already had to many bags without adding my headset.

11-26-2016 | 04:57 PM

#5209

Upntheair27

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Yes Tso requirement is in our operations manual.

QUOTE=BizJet;2250565]Do y'all have a TSO requirement? I have Zulu's and would love to be able to use them. I used the ship DC set at XJT as I already had to many bags without adding my headset.[/QUOTE]