How would you get to the Majors today?
02-10-2018, 07:05 AM
#112
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It was very much a requirement in late 60's early 70's. No myth as I can personally attest.
Happy it is now removed as it was a barrier to many otherwise capable people.
Smooth skies and thanks for the reply.
02-10-2018, 07:37 AM
#113
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I have yet to see many naval aviators below the rank of CAPT wearing glasses....
02-10-2018, 08:28 AM
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Yes, 20/20 without glasses is required but eye surgery is allowed, BUT make sure the surgery done is approved BEFORE having it done. There are specifics procedures authorized and, possibly, doctors performing the procedure.
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02-10-2018, 09:05 AM
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The 20/20 uncorrected thing is a myth.
02-10-2018, 09:06 AM
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See above. 20/20 uncorrected is not accurate for an FC1 or FC2.
02-10-2018, 09:07 AM
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02-10-2018, 09:31 AM
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If you were 18 years old again, a freshman in college with 160 hours in your log book, an instrument rating and the desire to fly for the majors, what path/steps would you take to become a major airline pilot? Below is a rough draft of my plan.
Commercial at age 18 with 250+ hours
Multi and CFI at 19 with 300 hours
Start instructing at 20 with 300+ hours
Finish college at 22
Move to Regionals at 23 with 1500 hours
Apply with Majors at __ with _____ hours
First of all I want to make sure my plan is a realistic one. I also want to learn from others having experience going from student pilot to a major airline pilot and figure out what makes the most sense for today.
I'm all ears. Thanks for your advice.
Commercial at age 18 with 250+ hours
Multi and CFI at 19 with 300 hours
Start instructing at 20 with 300+ hours
Finish college at 22
Move to Regionals at 23 with 1500 hours
Apply with Majors at __ with _____ hours
First of all I want to make sure my plan is a realistic one. I also want to learn from others having experience going from student pilot to a major airline pilot and figure out what makes the most sense for today.
I'm all ears. Thanks for your advice.
02-10-2018, 10:09 AM
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I started wearing glasses at age 10, but not too bad a correction. All the Military Academies wanted me in the worst way, except Air Force. Said I must have 20/20 uncorrected. (Same with Naval Academy fliers.)
So I went a different path. But that was in the old, old days. Back then, two guys that had a bicycle shop in Dayton were still giving flying lessons.
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