UCH Now Bidding for AA?
A friend of mine (Delta Capt) told me this morning there are reports that United has now entered the fray for bidding for American. Anyone else hear this?
View ArticleWhere to stay during VX training?
Hi, I'm going to be in the 2/6 new hire class at Virgin. Where do most guys stay while in SFO? Anyone know of any crashpads near by? Any info would be a big help. Thanks!
View ArticleRegional Vacation Awards
How does your regional award master/yearly vacation? At SKYW the top guy can take as much as he has available before the next guy gets any and so on down the line. I have heard that other places the...
View ArticleIs FDX Interviewing?
Hey guys, I am trying to figure out if FedEx is currently making phone calls for interview dates? Thanks!
View ArticleEpisode 7, Mass & Balance part 1 on AeroCasts
Thank you all for such nice feedback. Anyone who has mentioned AeroCasts spoke about it in very positive terms. I just realised the next episode about mass and balance. There is no math at this point,...
View ArticleScope question
With all the talk of scope restrictions, I'm curious to see the different scope rules of the majors. A good general comparison of the restrictions and provisions of the legacies would be greatly...
View Articledivorced pilot paying child support
Does anybody have any experience or advice in getting my child support to be calculated by using the minimum monthly guarantee and not by 3 paychecks, which were well over the minimum guarantee. thanx
View ArticleNPRM Clarification of Policy Training Program
I know I'm a one post wonder but this is legitimate. Mods if there is a better place for this or a thread already started about it just send it over there. FAA docket FAA-2011-1397-0001 needs comments...
View ArticleBlue Sky Airlines? EMB 135/145
A google search revealed nothing, but has anyone heard of this (startup) ? Blue Sky Airlines proposes two daily non-stop flights to main terminals at Memphis International Airport, Nashville...
View ArticleMulti Focal Lasik
Is there anyone here who has experience with multi focal lasik? This is a form of Lasik that corects both near and distant vision. It differs greatly from mono vision in that it does not destroy your...
View ArticleNeed Advice....
About myself: Working on getting CFI/II soon. With 500TT, 120+ Simulated Instr./Instr., 200+ Complex. Hold a full time job WFH but require working strict 9-5 schedule. Willing to relocate. Question 1:...
View ArticleIFTA Bakersfield
Can someone tell me if the pay for CFI's at IFTA is the same for all instructors. Some of these academys pay their instructors according to which airline they are instructing for. My concern is that...
View ArticleObesity and Alcohol
I have been reading a great deal about health lately, and there is much information concerning health effects of drinking and obesity. I know everyone has heard for a long time that these two factors...
View ArticleNew bases
We're all so eager to hear that the company is delaying the opening of new bases, has anyone pondered what Jay and jay will be serving the company on a silver platter in exchange for them to delay. Im...
View Articleicing and sublimation
I was taught that after you pick up icing on your wing, it can be removed through the process of sublimation by simply flying out of visible moisture. Does sublimation work at any OAT? Can it ever be...
View ArticleFedEx Hopefuls and Emerald Coast
Hey Folks, Just a heads up. Just as you would prepare yourself for a check ride by "chair flying", studying your procedures and making sure you're up on the FOM, you need to have the same philosophy...
View ArticleInterview Consultant
Hi - I am looking to supplement my merger regional first officer income by becoming an interview / resume consultant. I have been very successful in my interviews to this point including Cathay...
View ArticleArmed pilots want more police-like power
An airliner takes off across the sun. Armed pilots would like to see the Federal Flight Deck Officer program expanded to better protect aviation. More airline pilots pack heat but are unhappy with...
View ArticleWhich is better? Type rating or multi time
Ok so I little input please. Which will be more beneficial have a type rating or have more multi time? I have 1200tt only 40 multi. There is a job that will type me in a saberliner but only fly 80 hrs...
View ArticleWhat Training/Checking Standard Should Exist
Today, the FAA is wrapped up in a couple of rulemaking efforts. Included in these efforts are: 1) A revision to the training and evaluation requirements; and 2) The issue of crew rest. Both of these...
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