Is it possible to x-train into the Navy?
As an Air Force pilot, is it possible to x-train into the tailhook side of the Navy when your AF commitment is up or will you be too old at that point?
View ArticleORD commuter parking
Anyone know of a hotel, third party airport parking lot, or other business that does monthly rates? Don't really want to spend $129/month to park at Forrest Park blue station. Thanks!
View ArticleInitial CFI
Alright. Initial CFI checkride time probably 2ish weeks away. I've gone into obsession/crazy mode and have the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAR/AIM, and Airplane Flying Handbook all...
View ArticleFrontier Status?
Didn't the CEO of Republic promise in the media in Jan or Feb the sale of Frontier by the end of March? Anything happening over there? Surprised to read the closing of COS! (Hoping for the best for...
View ArticleHawker 800/850XPi question
Hi. Going back to Hawker 850 school soon. Just can't recall whether, apart from an engaged APR, the Deecs will always prevent over temps on takeoffs and climb outs to cruise altitude. Or, is it...
View ArticleNWA poolies...how many still out there?
I just got a PM from someone who went to the WIA conference and spoke to the DAL folks. Apparently they weren't even aware there were any folks who were in the pool at NWA. Of course those questions...
View ArticleDelta pilots to get Pinnacle numbers.
Just told by the director of ops in ground school, he says attrition is through the roof and they know they wont be able to attract pilots in the future when hiring really kicks in and that Delta...
View ArticleI do NOT have a credit card (pilot meals)
I trust all Captains are ensuring that they and the F/Os get the proper nourishment in the interest of flight safety. Pilot crew meals What's changing in April? Beginning April 1, S-CO pilots will...
View ArticleBreaking news! UAL SLI complete!!
Looks like they got it done in a secret session this week end! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 1st 2013. UAL MEC SLI joint negotiating committee The SLI...
View ArticleAK trooper helo crashes, 3 feared dead
An Alaska State Trooper helicopter on a mission to rescue a stranded snowmobiler crashed over the weekend -- and authorities fear that all three occupants on board are dead. The helicopter was carrying...
View ArticleInter island Airways Somoa
Hi. Does anyone have info on this operation? Read they are expanding in Fiji as well. Thank you. I posted this in Regionals as well.
View ArticleNO LOVE in DAL
TWU which represents Ramp, Provisioning and Operations Agents starts informational pickets due to contact talks stalling: Southwest Airlines ground employees picket at Dallas Love Field | Airline Biz...
View ArticleSome help on student loans
Im recently finishing up my degree in engineering and will hopefully be transfering in the fall of next year to a state university for my bachelors in flight science. When all said and done it should...
View ArticleAAR and AAI
I'm looking for contacts and information on flying at either of these two operations overseas. Please pm me if able.
View ArticleEGL MEC corruption (Update)
Keeping everyone who cares up to date... April 2, 2013 Fellow DFW pilots: On March 8, I appealed to you for assistance regarding the fraudulent use of your dues money. The issue was regarding a pattern...
View ArticleEagle PRIA
Could someone please PM me with Eagle's PRIA contact info? Or post it here if you feel comfortable doing so. Thanks.
View ArticleMilitary to Airlines - with some baggage
I'm retiring from the military in three years. I currently have a little over 2200 hours, in the T-45 and F/A-18. I should get another 400-500 hours PIC time prior to my retirement. I have my...
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