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Old 07-08-2013, 12:57 PM
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CNBC just had a quick story on Asiana 214, how inexperienced the pilot was in the 777 and how the flying public can be assured their pilot is experienced.

Maybe Spirit should tout their 4000 hour minimum for its pilots and how it's higher than other airlines.
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Old 07-08-2013, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Lobaeux View Post
CNBC just had a quick story on Asiana 214, how inexperienced the pilot was in the 777 and how the flying public can be assured their pilot is experienced.

Maybe Spirit should tout their 4000 hour minimum for its pilots and how it's higher than other airlines.
But he did have over 10,000 hrs in other aircraft. How is the training coming along?
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Old 07-08-2013, 02:46 PM
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Wow! I knew it was low, but I had no idea how low.

Thanks for the info, and good luck!

Originally Posted by Grumble View Post
At the 10 year mark, about the time you have the first opportunity to get out most fighter guys will have probably 1500TT with about 1200 or so of that in their primary platform. Heavy guys probably 2200TT. Obviously results will vary from platform, branch of service, deployments, but those numbers are also coming down, rapidly.

The 4000TT mark is a hurdle even guys retiring at 20 will have a hard time clearing, especially in the fighter world.
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Old 07-08-2013, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot View Post
This smelled of delta before you even mentioned it. I can assure you that finding folks that are a good fit is the number one priority at Spirit and not 4000 hrs. Remember we are all on the same team as ALPA pilots and your "better than you" attitude doesn't help unity.

If you don't know already, delta pilots have that reputation and you are feeding that bad stereotype because there are in fact great guys there. Although, i have sat on more than a few DAL jumpseats where all i heard for three hours was sortie this and squadron that. I know you guys must have hobbies and families right?
Woops....Looks like I stumbled too far into your cave. I did not mean to upset you. I certainly did not mean to represent the DAL pilot group in a negative manner. Apparently you don't think we look good in our cute double breasted jackets and WWII era hats. I can honestly say our pilot group is a terrific group of folks. I would love to buy you a beer and apologize for my remarks, but I am stuck in Afghanistan. See you on the JS some time....
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Old 07-08-2013, 03:11 PM
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By qualified guys do you mean the kind that chase code enforcement officers around the airport tarmac with their DC-3 or the kind that lock their wives' up and use as sex slaves? That shrink eval sure has helped you guys find your share of nut jobs...but they're the best of the best!
By chance....did you interview and miss the cut because of the shrink eval? That was a strange experience and in my opinion all pilots are nuts.
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Old 07-08-2013, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Avgwhitemale View Post
Woops....Looks like I stumbled too far into your cave. I did not mean to upset you. I certainly did not mean to represent the DAL pilot group in a negative manner. Apparently you don't think we look good in our cute double breasted jackets and WWII era hats. I can honestly say our pilot group is a terrific group of folks. I would love to buy you a beer and apologize for my remarks, but I am stuck in Afghanistan. See you on the JS some time....
Thank you for your service, hope you have a safe an speedy return back to the States!
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Old 07-08-2013, 03:18 PM
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Thank you for your service, hope you have a safe an speedy return back to the States!
Thanks Lobaeux! I can't wait to get home. I am dying to have a giant ice cold BEER!
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Originally Posted by Avgwhitemale View Post
Thanks Lobaeux! I can't wait to get home. I am dying to have a giant ice cold BEER!
Well, if you go through Manas, they've got some great Russian beers there.
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Originally Posted by Lobaeux View Post
Well, if you go through Manas, they've got some great Russian beers there.
I haven't made it up there yet. Those are good beers. I spent the night with a broken plane in OASL the other day. I can't say I am going to miss that dirt LZ.
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Originally Posted by Avgwhitemale View Post
I haven't made it up there yet. Those are good beers. I spent the night with a broken plane in OASL the other day. I can't say I am going to miss that dirt LZ.
I remember OASL quite well, glad I no longer have to return there or OASA. OASA was just plain crazy getting into at times.
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