Fdx - CIC and recurrent tng bid
I'll email the union and see if I can talk with crew planning. Just wondering if anyone has some first-hand experience: You decline to waive the international buffers during the initial bid and then...
View ArticleDoes Skywest have auto land?
Hi all. 1/8th mile visibility / RVR 1,200-1,600 at LAX this morning. Wx didn't seem to be slowing down any of the Skywest arrivals. I suppose they have the 50 ft lower dispensation that CAT II...
View ArticleCould regionals grow while majors shrink
Everyone keeps saying that the regionals are at death's door. Esspecially with the looming retirements, that the regionals will be drained of pilots to staff the majors, and the negotiating of...
View ArticleGuam Newark and then JFK
A little birdy on the inside told me that new hires will be going to Guam and Newark. I would also anticipate any unfulfilled slots as well? CAL had new hires going to the 777 and some made 737 Captain...
View ArticleNeed advice
Hey guys, I am a 22 year old graduate who recently got a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I have always dreamed of being a pilot so after getting my Mechanical Engineering degree I have aspired to...
View ArticleNeed MEI with travel air time
Looking to knockout my multi commercial add on in the next two weeks. I need a MEI with travel air time for insurance purposes and 2-3 days to devote to my training. Training would be out of Kennesaw,...
View ArticleEquipment definition
Has anyone found it in the new TA? Reason I ask is this- AW&ST Nov 5/12, 2012 Ron Baur, United Airlines Vice President of fleet Type training thrives on commonalty, drawing its sustenance from...
View ArticleSr20/sr22
-Looking for direct operating costs for a SR-20 and SR-22 (2000-2003) -Insurance & Maintenance costs -Dispatch reliability, etc. I'm looking at using a SR-20 or a SR-22 for corporate/business use,...
View ArticleAbuse the flaps and spare the speedbrakes!
I just have to ask... has anyone else (or does anyone themselves) flown with someone who'll frown upon the use of the speed brakes to create drag to slow down, or drag to go down... but they're then...
View ArticlePic or jet
If had the opportunity to upgrade into a turbo prop (Saab) or right seat in a regional jet (E-175) which would be the best choice long term...
View ArticleNo "Age discrimination" but Total Time Filter
Can anybody shed light on whether the application filter has been set to ignore any applicants with over 7,000 hours total time? The strategy is that obviously a company can't discriminate by age, but...
View ArticleStupid question of the day...
Guys... In reading the posts here... What exactly is "L" Cal and "L" Ual. I realize it's CO and UA but whats the distinction of the L in front? Thanks for your patience!! Kap
View ArticleFDX: International Hotel in Lieu of Deadhead
Any recommendations for figuring out what the actual perdiem/contract hotel cost are for different cities for IHDH? I am trying to figure it out through the International tab on the Expense Report, but...
View ArticleThe unfortunate emasculation of men .
Another topic I found of interest. Demasculation of America's Boys - Rebecca Hagelin - [page] The Effects of Emasculation, Part I - YouTube The Effects of Emasculation, Part II - YouTube Ally
View ArticleITU / R-Days Block
If ITU is scheduled for the middle of the month: Will bidding a stretch of R-Days from the 9-23rd drop the entire block? i.e. is it similar to Recurrent? If so, confirm all of these hours go into...
View ArticleNickle for Col Parr
Sad news...Col Ralph Parr passed on Friday night. I included his bio off AF.mil. I have had on many occasions the opportunity to have a drink or two with Ralph at the Auger, what an incredible fighter...
View Article(CRM) Poor Jim
C'mon, Jim! Get with it :D If embed doesn't work: http://youtu.be/kgGxhHAKW9U
View ArticleOAK BART to FedEx?
Any FedExers out there know the best way to get from the OAK BART or PAX terminal to FedEx? I've done the cab from PAX terminal before but am looking for alternatives. Thanks, The Kid
View ArticleStatus of recalls at UPS.
What is the current information about recalls at UPS. Rumor has everyone back in the first quarter of 2013. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks!
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