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08-29-2015, 12:18 PM

#6691

TheRaven

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Position: B787 FO

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Originally Posted by payingdues

Ever thought about those of us starting class that all have over 1,000 121 in jets? Lol go troll somewhere else bro. Sorry youre mad.

Wow....more than 1000 in jets.....wow. One thing I've learned over the years is that throwing your time around to support an Argument seldom helps your cause, but makes you look like a tool. Someone always has more time.

08-29-2015, 01:00 PM

#6692

payingdues

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Originally Posted by TheRaven

Actually its a meaningful insight into needing 1,000 121 time to upgrade thus arguing his attempt to make it look like pdt cant staff during the flow. Yeah youre right lots of people have lots more time nobody is saying they dont? If youd of payed any attention to the argument youd of gotten that. Good try though!

Brofist*

08-29-2015, 01:22 PM

#6693

Lvlng4Spd

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Position: EMB-145 CA

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Originally Posted by TheRaven

Well considering I'm a captain here and I only have 63 hours jet time and around 2900 total...I think we are doing a hell of a job attracting quality folks.

08-29-2015, 02:37 PM

#6694

PDTpilotXX

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Position: DHC-8 100/300

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Originally Posted by AMC190

ok, thanks, now the number of flows from PDT, are 3 to 4 per class or monthly?, Will all of the PDT senior capts. want to flow?, that would reduce the numbers and flowing times, I guess.

We're flowing around number 80-90 on the seniority list. 5 per month flowing this month, next month and November with others going to UAL, Alaska, and JB recently like everyone else.

08-29-2015, 02:43 PM

#6695

payingdues

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lvlng4Spd

Well considering I'm a captain here and I only have 63 hours jet time and around 2900 total...I think we are doing a hell of a job attracting quality folks.

Plenty of good experience coming aboard. Most of us are just happy to be somewhere that is moving forward!

08-29-2015, 03:10 PM

#6696

billyho

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Quote:

Originally Posted by payingdues

Plenty of good experience coming aboard. Most of us are just happy to be somewhere that is moving forward!

Believe me we that have been here are just as happy!! Doubling in size is going to be a fun ride.

I won't be around to see it personally but I'm really excited for everyone. Piedmont needed this baby! Glad it's happening.

08-29-2015, 03:11 PM

#6697

billyho

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Originally Posted by PDTpilotXX

We're flowing around number 80-90 on the seniority list. 5 per month flowing this month, next month and November with others going to UAL, Alaska, and JB recently like everyone else.

Lost one to Omni also.

08-29-2015, 03:45 PM

#6698

Cujo665

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lvlng4Spd

Well considering I'm a captain here and I only have 63 hours jet time and around 2900 total...

That's actually pretty scary....

I know we'll see more of that in the coming years.

08-29-2015, 04:20 PM

#6699

RyanP

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Originally Posted by Cujo665

That's actually pretty scary....

I know we'll see more of that in the coming years.

Yeah it is. You will see that scrolling across the bottom of CNN inevitably one of these days next to the "Tragedy" Headlines. "Pilots with basically no jet experience flying as Captains with unsuspecting American Airlines passengers, how did this happen?" Probably be PSA to do it first though.

At least PDT is just getting our 145's which are basically slow flight capable, dummy proof, non critical wing trainer jets. The CRJ 700 would just be dangerous to put someone in as PIC with no jet time.

08-29-2015, 04:24 PM

#6700

AZFlyer

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I have a couple random questions and curiosities about the Dash8 if anyone would be so kind as to indulge me:

1- How well does the airplane handle winter ops? (Snow, Icing, etc). Are the boots very effective?

2 - How are the cockpit ergonomics?

I came across a cockpit video the other day on youtube, and it could be caused by the lens and perspective of the camera, however, it appeared that the power levers are just far enough away that the pilots were having to lean/reach a bit to operate them. That just seems uncomfortable if it is actually like that. Truth or fiction?