Pinnacle and ATP Schools, new lower standard!
04-24-2006, 11:00 PM
#23
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 747 FO
Posts: 175
Originally Posted by LAfrequentflyer
cdt57,
I'm interested because as a current AD AF support officer looking to transition into aviation (flying for an airline) I want to know how ATP is...
Thanks,
LAFF
I'm interested because as a current AD AF support officer looking to transition into aviation (flying for an airline) I want to know how ATP is...
Thanks,
LAFF
I just got out of AD AF and switched to the Reserve IMA program (two weeks ago), I'm headed to ATP in a few weeks and I'll let you know what I find. Either way, it looks like a lot of people will hate me for "paying for training". I wish I knew where everyone found it for free.
One good connection you might have (unless you're at LAFB) is training IFT students at the local aero club. I'm looking at this option when I'm done up at ATP.
Also, you might want to consider the reserve programs, specifically IMA, you stay in service (assuming they'll still want us in ten years) and it provides a good parachute if you're laid off in the future...Best part is, you pick when you work, you don't have to work the traditional wknd/month and two weeks per year.
04-25-2006, 02:28 AM
#24
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Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Right Seat 744
Posts: 946
[ I was an NFO, and I challenge those guys out there with there 1000s of hours of autopilot jet time and see if they could handle a low level flight at 500' AGL going 300 kts. I guarantee you that you couldn't do that, unless of course they are prior military.
Try 200' through Red Flag excercises (north of Nellis AFB) going 400 kts (speed limit of a B-52)
Try 200' through Red Flag excercises (north of Nellis AFB) going 400 kts (speed limit of a B-52)
04-25-2006, 04:54 AM
#26
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: CRJ CA
Posts: 309
Originally Posted by BURflyer
What about 18 year old F/As? I hear there are quite a few at the regionals.
.crewdog52, I never got that low, but I am sure that it was awesome
Last edited by ctd57; 04-25-2006 at 04:57 AM.
04-25-2006, 06:09 AM
#27
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Position: Right Seat 744
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Originally Posted by ctd57
What is an F/A?
.crewdog52, I never got that low, but I am sure that it was awesome
.crewdog52, I never got that low, but I am sure that it was awesome
F/A = Flight Attendants.
Was very awesome! Huge pucker factor on the ole sphincter the first time though .
04-25-2006, 10:55 AM
#28
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 747 FO
Posts: 175
Originally Posted by LAfrequentflyer
samc,
Thanks...Looking forward to your insights...Which location for your training?
-LAFF
Thanks...Looking forward to your insights...Which location for your training?
-LAFF
I'll be at the Phoenix location in July. Right now I'm just studying my butt off with the initial package of books I was sent.
04-25-2006, 11:00 AM
#29
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Position: FO dhc-6
Posts: 523
I challenge those guys out there with there 1000s of hours of autopilot jet time and see if they could handle a low level flight at 500' AGL going 300 kts
04-25-2006, 11:03 AM
#30
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Position: Student Pilot
Posts: 2,277
Originally Posted by erjpilot
Family friend of ours was hired in the late 60's at 19 years old and 250 hours at NWA on the DC9. Looks like now days it's an RJ, not a DC9. Flight time and age are just numbers.
What goes around...comes back around.
