747-400 just how comfortable is it???
02-02-2016, 08:04 PM
#63
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Joined APC: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,253
Days off, pay check, and QOL. Only priorities that should matter. Six weeks away from family for another training event is not worth it just to be able to say "I flew The Whale!"
02-03-2016, 02:46 AM
#64
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During those six weeks you're still going to fly right? So you'll still be away from your family. TK transitions are essentially a series of five to six long five day trips. Essentially, you're spending 6-10 extra days away from your family for that 400 type rating. Your schedule going forward will more than repay your family.
02-03-2016, 04:23 AM
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Joined APC: May 2007
Position: A320 Captain
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During those six weeks you're still going to fly right? So you'll still be away from your family. TK transitions are essentially a series of five to six long five day trips. Essentially, you're spending 6-10 extra days away from your family for that 400 type rating. Your schedule going forward will more than repay your family.
02-03-2016, 05:42 AM
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Position: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
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Some 20 years I was performing an acceptance flight on a 744. The other seasoned skipper in the right seat related to me the following... "The number of engines you're flying is proportionate to the number of wives. Including the APU if you want to include exes."
Ouch!
Ouch!
02-03-2016, 06:16 AM
#68
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Joined APC: Dec 2015
Position: B777 CA
Posts: 753
Who do you fly for?
02-03-2016, 08:15 AM
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During those six weeks you're still going to fly right? So you'll still be away from your family. TK transitions are essentially a series of five to six long five day trips. Essentially, you're spending 6-10 extra days away from your family for that 400 type rating. Your schedule going forward will more than repay your family.
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