Evergreen
#221
I have a student that is flying for Evergreen. Loves the overseas flying, hates flying into Somalia, and over nightingale in Afghanistan, regardless of the bonus pay. He'll be out in 3 months, and anyone interested in pay, here's what he told me. $10,000/engine first year $40k/year), 42k second year, 44k third year...... After that he didn't care too much...
#224
extremely rare, but it's possible. Ever seen a 747-4 takeoff and/or land in 2,500ft.? You would in Afghanistan. They use a short field technique for takeoff and landing. When my student told me the technique to get out of dangerous warzone type places I was pretty impressed and 800k airplane can takeoff/land in that short of a distance...
#225
Trying to land a working 747 in 2,500' @ 5K+ density altitude will guarantee you an Afghanistan overnight, though. You will blow all 16 tires, so you won't be leaving. While stuck there, you'll get a nice on-on-one with the base leadership, who will be none too pleased you shut down their base for this failed stunt - you won't do it in 2,500 feet, I assure you. Once you do leave, you get an all expenses paid trip to lovely McMinnville, OR for a carpet dance.
#226
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Joined APC: Jul 2007
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extremely rare, but it's possible. Ever seen a 747-4 takeoff and/or land in 2,500ft.? You would in Afghanistan. They use a short field technique for takeoff and landing. When my student told me the technique to get out of dangerous warzone type places I was pretty impressed and 800k airplane can takeoff/land in that short of a distance...
#227
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Joined APC: Jul 2011
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Posts: 115
extremely rare, but it's possible. Ever seen a 747-4 takeoff and/or land in 2,500ft.? You would in Afghanistan. They use a short field technique for takeoff and landing. When my student told me the technique to get out of dangerous warzone type places I was pretty impressed and 800k airplane can takeoff/land in that short of a distance...
your student was on crack when they hold you this story, or maybe they fly a C17.
#229
extremely rare, but it's possible. Ever seen a 747-4 takeoff and/or land in 2,500ft.? You would in Afghanistan. They use a short field technique for takeoff and landing. When my student told me the technique to get out of dangerous warzone type places I was pretty impressed and 800k airplane can takeoff/land in that short of a distance...
2,500ft really?
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