Hey anyone got ideas on how long reserve is at Shuttle America? I have a Jan 9th class... I've heard reports of no reserve, to 2 months. What are you guys seeing?

Also how is the 170? I'm moving from a 145..

 

Hard to say, but on the surface that probably close for at least two of the bases. not more than a few months probably at any rate. The 170 is a big fancy computer with wings. Automation out the rear end......

 

in IND i sat 1 month of reserve once i could bid. in ATL or ORD, get ready to spend a lot of time waiting by the phone.

coming from the 145 will be a near cake-walk. the FMS is very similar to the honeywells in the 145, the switchology is identical, and the panels and systems are almost identical. only difference is more things are automated and you can take off your headset at cruise.

 

you may sit reserve at Shuttle, especially in ORD. Right now there is a good amount of movement on the FO lists on all three certificates, as there has been a lot of upgrading. Shuttle will be adding aircraft next year, so I am sure your reserve stint will turn into holding a decent line within 6 months. Again, it is all about the base... start asking about junior bases when you are in class, as every month the junior base changes.

The 170 is very similar to the 145 in terms of cockpit interface... similar enough that you might get the two confused. Try to learn the 170 as though it was a new airplane, and do not compare it to the 145 while you are in class. And in terms of flight characteristics, the controls on the 170 are lighter... it takes less pulling to get her off the ground, and you'll have to stop muscling the plane around. The plane weighs a little more, so it is a little less responsive. Still, you can toss her around when you need to, and she hand-flies nicely.

 

So IND is pretty junior? That wouldn't be too bad for me, I live in SDF so I could almost drive up if I get called...

I'm soon to be graduated from the Hulas Scholarship Program myself.

Going to drop u a PM, got some questions..

 

another (soon to be) Reformed Waterskier from Louisville. please don't tell me you went to Shawnee, cause i might have to think you're stalking me.

 

If he was, could you blame him?

 

Yeah I'm a shawnee grad but when did u graduate? Chances are I've got a few years on ya.. LOL...

 

well, if you have to imitate some one, i'm the best model to follow

 

class of 97.

were you just starting training at TSA this june? if so, then i was the guy in your crashpad who was just about to bail out and head for Shuttle.