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Joined APC: May 2014
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I went to a local Academy sports and tried on fitted hats to find my head size. They go by 7 3/4 etc. good option if you don't know how big your noggin is.
If someone in your class has a LW bag you can check it out or go online and look at them. I have the stealth air it is very nice, well constructed - lots of Airline Pilots use it with great success. Would also recommend Aerocoast EFB Pro lunchbox goes good with the rollerbag.
Wear a suit and tie first day of indoc then just comfortable business casual and clean shave the rest of training. Bring your passport and SSN card for indoc.
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Joined APC: Dec 2015
Position: Professional Eugoogoolizer at the Derek Zoolander Center For Kids Who Can’t Read Good
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I have only flown about 200 hours in the last 6 months... its been great... I have been very fortunate..
My QOL has made me not take the upgrade... Feb, I have 14 days off.. but I know one of the trips is in violation on 117... So i'll get a day or 2 off extra... I play dumb until I report for that trip..
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Joined APC: Dec 2016
Position: Line holder, barely
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I heard a rumor that Feb class onwards was getting iPads issued - so at least the company manuals would be EFB-ed Dunno about January...
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LuggageWorks 22" Executive Pilot Bag
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Joined APC: Apr 2014
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What about a bag to carry the paper around? Or were you issued an iPad (good for manuals) and just a couple Jepp Binders to carry around?
I heard a rumor that Feb class onwards was getting iPads issued - so at least the company manuals would be EFB-ed Dunno about January...
I heard a rumor that Feb class onwards was getting iPads issued - so at least the company manuals would be EFB-ed Dunno about January...
without giving away my secret identity (bruce wayne)... I get displaced of at least 1 trip a month.. there was a month when I got displaced off every trip and only flew 2 out and backs out of base.. I am senior and as the soe on the dash is going to dry up shortly... that being said... the 145 SOE train is going to roll for a long time..
I have only flown about 200 hours in the last 6 months... its been great... I have been very fortunate..
My QOL has made me not take the upgrade... Feb, I have 14 days off.. but I know one of the trips is in violation on 117... So i'll get a day or 2 off extra... I play dumb until I report for that trip..
I have only flown about 200 hours in the last 6 months... its been great... I have been very fortunate..
My QOL has made me not take the upgrade... Feb, I have 14 days off.. but I know one of the trips is in violation on 117... So i'll get a day or 2 off extra... I play dumb until I report for that trip..
RE: the uniform. An anecdotal experience of mine; I ordered the slim fit uniform coat according to the size that Men's Wearhouse measured me as. When the jacket arrived and I tried it on it was way too small. I could barely bring the buttons together in front. Had to return it and order the next size larger. I don't know if that was an unusual experience or not or if it had to do with ordering the slim fit coat vs the regular fit (I swear I'm not a fatty!). If you happen to find a coat to try on before placing the order, definitely take that opportunity.
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Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 273
I am unclear - if you pay out of pocket, they re-imburse you in paychecks, but if you don't they charge it to your payroll??? I know that is not what you meant.
What about a bag to carry the paper around? Or were you issued an iPad (good for manuals) and just a couple Jepp Binders to carry around?
I heard a rumor that Feb class onwards was getting iPads issued - so at least the company manuals would be EFB-ed Dunno about January...
What about a bag to carry the paper around? Or were you issued an iPad (good for manuals) and just a couple Jepp Binders to carry around?
I heard a rumor that Feb class onwards was getting iPads issued - so at least the company manuals would be EFB-ed Dunno about January...
I keep a Jep binder with all the papercharts I need for the trip in the cockpit. You will still have to keep your jepps updated even when we get the EFB issued, just FYI.
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