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01-07-2022, 01:59 PM
#3191
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Posts: 109
Do observation flights annoy you line pilots?No.
01-07-2022, 04:34 PM
#3193
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Joined APC: Mar 2015
Position: Right Seat
Posts: 300
We asked the question about observation flights every week for 6 weeks or whatever we thought IOE wait was in training. They told us no and only 2 flights total were required now.
01-09-2022, 06:41 AM
#3194
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2015
Position: 777FO
Posts: 66
Only small pieces of advice I'd give for people doing observation flights is: Check the flow board for a shorter turn (like ORD-GRR, GRR-ORD) since the cruise time won't give you many insights. If you're CRJ, try for it in the 700/900. CRJ Jumpseats these days, with winter pax weights and winter weather alternates, make it hard to have a JSer and stay within weight and balance.
We were told (May 2021) observation attire is business casual or uniform, same as JS attire, but may have changed. List like you would for the JS, introduce yourself to the crew, ask the CA for a ride and explain you're doing observation flights for training. Everyone should be cool with it.
We were told (May 2021) observation attire is business casual or uniform, same as JS attire, but may have changed. List like you would for the JS, introduce yourself to the crew, ask the CA for a ride and explain you're doing observation flights for training. Everyone should be cool with it.
01-09-2022, 09:43 AM
#3196
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Joined APC: Sep 2019
Posts: 170
I assume at some point during ground we'll get our KCM credentials. I know there's something to be said for resting you brain, but if we have a couple days off during training (I won't be going home), is there anything preventing us from hopping in the JS for a quick turn to observe?
It's too bad they don't schedule in an observation flight or two during training before finishing sims so you can put the picture together.
It's too bad they don't schedule in an observation flight or two during training before finishing sims so you can put the picture together.
01-09-2022, 09:52 AM
#3197
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Joined APC: Sep 2021
Posts: 167
I assume at some point during ground we'll get our KCM credentials. I know there's something to be said for resting you brain, but if we have a couple days off during training (I won't be going home), is there anything preventing us from hopping in the JS for a quick turn to observe?
It's too bad they don't schedule in an observation flight or two during training before finishing sims so you can put the picture together.
It's too bad they don't schedule in an observation flight or two during training before finishing sims so you can put the picture together.
01-09-2022, 10:12 AM
#3198
New Hire
Joined APC: Sep 2021
Position: CFII at Auburn University
Posts: 2
Pilot Insurance?
Trying to decide my future with the regionals but looking to get a straight answer about a worst-case scenario event. Say god forbid I got into an incident/accident that required legal representation at OO, with OO not having ALPA protection, is there a particular company that y'all use for pilot insurance that would cover you if the FAA came knocking? I've been told about SAPA and the internal representation but nothing in regards to an external representation. Thanks!
01-09-2022, 10:26 AM
#3199
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Joined APC: Jan 2020
Posts: 291
Badges/CASS/KCM come directly after GS, correct?
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