Flying out west
02-01-2020, 06:48 AM
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Horizon, Alaska’s wholly-owned regional, is another option out west. Cat IIIB’s and RNP 0.1’s using HUD’s into weather that’s not CAVU very often (especially in winter) and many smaller airports in significant terrain.
Originally Posted by CTPropGuy
Appreciate if anybody who flies in the western USA would comment...
It seems the western flying scenery wise is beautiful compared to the east coast. Are the airports less congested? Does this get old? Do you enjoy it? I've always wanted to have a stint living in the western USA and it seems flying there would be a huge plus.
If one's short term goal is to live out west, and do a lot of flying into desert airports (Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, etc.) are Sky West and Mesa the best choices for this type of flying? In your option, is seeking "flying into desert airports" the same as picking a regional based on jet type?
It seems the western flying scenery wise is beautiful compared to the east coast. Are the airports less congested? Does this get old? Do you enjoy it? I've always wanted to have a stint living in the western USA and it seems flying there would be a huge plus.
If one's short term goal is to live out west, and do a lot of flying into desert airports (Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, etc.) are Sky West and Mesa the best choices for this type of flying? In your option, is seeking "flying into desert airports" the same as picking a regional based on jet type?
02-01-2020, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by deltajuliet
And hey, it’s not like the Midwest and East are devoid of nice scenery.
02-01-2020, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
I vastly prefer flying in the west... all else being equal. Eastern flying usually involves an undercast, far better scenery out west. Also you don't have dooshes making strange noises on guard in the west.
But I'd preference a regional based on other personal and career factors first. Once you get to the major, you can bid west all you want.
But I'd preference a regional based on other personal and career factors first. Once you get to the major, you can bid west all you want.
02-02-2020, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by XJTFO
In addition to all the idiots on guard we have the ATL based hot shot Delta Pilots policing guard at all times making it worse.
“Grow up”, “this is why you’re still working at a regional”... love the hypocrisy of those trying to police
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02-02-2020, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by XJTFO
T'was a joke man... chill!
Ha, I’m chill. It’s just things that I hear all the time. Quite a few singers that come from
The Delta guys who are actually infuriated. I ain’t angry man, I laugh at this stuff
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02-03-2020, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by XJTFO
In addition to all the idiots on guard we have the ATL based hot shot Delta Pilots policing guard at all times making it worse.
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