Training Advancement Bid Terms?
Ok, for those of us who are new here. What do some of these terms mean on the TAB's? There is no CAL "dictionary" that explains what these all mean. I know some seem self explanatory but others aren't....
View ArticleFalcon 7X or GV type
I am currently flying in Asia, and getting ready to sign another contract for a few more yrs, just wondering what type is going to be more benificial when I return to the U.S. Thanks
View ArticleRAH Upgrade Policy?
Is our (RAHs) policy that a pilot gets three tries at passing a checkride and if they fail the third checkride, they are terminated? Or is there some discretion involved on the companys part? If a...
View ArticleSJU or MIA Crew Hotels
Hi Everyone, Looking to take a quick trip down south for some sun and was wondering if anyone had any good lead for crew hotel cost in either SJU or MIA (including the FLL area). Thanks a lot.
View ArticleCessna becomes road-racing LeMons car
Spirit of LeMons: How a 1956 Cessna Airplane Became a Road-Racing LeMons Car (w/ Build Photos/Video) | Car and Driver Blog
View ArticleNBAA 2012 Benchmark and Compensation help?
Hello, Anyone out there a member representative for NBAA? Trying to get some information from the Benchmarking and Compensation survey. It used to come to our department in the mail, but now you have...
View ArticleHypertension
I currently hold a first class medical. Never had high blood pressure. Recent diagnosis and medication started by my primary physician. Do I need to report this to my AME now, or wait till I go to my...
View ArticleOh, the news media... have fun with this one!
The Way We Live Now: United Airlines and 'Disruptive' Passengers - James Fallows - The Atlantic You powerful and almighty UA captains are abusing your power. Absolutely disgusting. ;) (check out the...
View ArticleThe Shrinking Lav
Airplane bathrooms Get Smaller to Squeze in More Seats - The Middle Seat Terminal - WSJ As a matter of policy, I do not visit the lav on flights 3 hours or less. I would hold it in before I risk being...
View ArticleCalling all AGRs...
Dudes I may have a shot at an AGR position flying RPA's. Down side is I leave flying and probably being picked up by another airline. My current airline has furloughed me and may or may not still be...
View ArticleNorth Korea Threatens
... a merciless nuclear strike on the US in uhh well maybe a day or two... Austin, Texas a prime target because lil' Kim is just plain nuts. Important film with strategic and tactical explanation:...
View ArticleTurkish Airlines (The next giant?)
Don't know if anyone has been looking into them but they have been in deep need for new pilots. I know a bunch of guys making the move either that be F/Os or Captains. They just changed the foreign...
View ArticleJane Fonda: "I made an unforgivable mistake"
Quote: I made one unforgivable mistake when I was in North Vietnam, and I will go to my grave with this, Jane Fonda says on the Oprah Winfrey Network. LINK TO ARTICLE
View ArticleFDX. Charter pilots?
Do we have a designated group of charter pilots? Every time I try to trade for one of these, I'm almost always earlier time stamped by the same group of guys who are flying with the same group of F/O's.
View Article1 year from AF retirement
Retiring in a year as a heavy (C-141 and C-17) pilot. I have built my resume and am working on submitting applications (Delta, United, Atlas, VA, and Spirit so far). I have a large family and live in...
View ArticleHoneymoon Non-Rev
Am I an idiot if I try to non-rev to our honeymoon? Coming up in August, so it'd be peak travel season, but there are several ways to get to where Id like to go and I just thought I could save alot of...
View ArticleF-16 Pilot Killed In Afghanistan Crash
US pilot killed in F-16 fighter jet crash in Afghanistan - World News
View ArticleBose A20 Headsets with bluetooth?
Anyone have any complaints? Any practical applications for the Bluetooth other than listening to music or taking phone calls? I've been using my David Clark H10-13.4s that I used as a CFI and it's time...
View ArticleI'm scared
I got a scare today. Three years ago I retired from a career in law enforcement. Back then I stayed in shape for the most part working out and exercising. One year before I retired I had shoulder...
View ArticleUniversity Flight School Decision
So I am a senior in HS, deciding between two universities - Indiana State University and Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. I was just looking to hear some opinions you have about these, especially Indiana...
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