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  1. bugchaser

    SW Dec classes???

    Anyone have any information on how many classes they are planning for Dec? Just trying to figure out where the folks from the Oct DB will fall in.
  2. bugchaser

    Back troubles?

    Wondering how many of you have had any back problems since you began flying for a regional? Have never had any kind of trouble till about 2 months ago, MRI showed a badly herniated disk. Pain was incredible. Tried physical therapy, epidural injections, chyropractor, etc., etc. Eventually...
  3. bugchaser

    Wwyd?

    I have read many many interview experiences where situational questions were asked. Just curious as to some of your opinions as to the correct way to answer these. 1. Tower closed at night and pull onto a closed taxiway with the tail stuck hanging out over the runway. wwyd? 2. Notice the...
  4. bugchaser

    contact vs visual approach?

    Anybody have a good explanation of a contact vs a visual approach. I know that the visual can be assigned by ATC and the contact must be requested.
  5. bugchaser

    Texas freight operators

    Do any of you have any ideas on where to look for cargo jobs in Texas. I need to find something that will allow me to live in the central Texas area. I am commited to my current job until mid, late summer, so I am trying to get an early start on where to focus my job hunting. If anyone has...
  6. bugchaser

    Bush

    Bush stacks up How? > >> The following appeared in the local paper in Ft. Worth, TX. as a > letter > >> to the editor. Please forward to all on your list as this will put > >> things in perspective. > >> > >> " Liberals claim President Bush shouldn't have started this war. > >>...
  7. bugchaser

    Days off?

    Can any of you current regional pilots give me some idea of your typical schedules? How many days do you usually get to spend at home? I know it's not much, just wondering what the real deal is. Any of you that are married and have kids at home, how is that working out for you? It looks like...
  8. bugchaser

    Mesa?

    OK, my situation is this: For whatever reason I have decided that I want to switch gears and be an airline pilot. I have quite a bit of PIC single and turbine time. The big problem is that I am light on the multi time. I am currently at just under 200 multi. While most of my flying is ag, I...
  9. bugchaser

    Please Tell Me WHY!?!

    Will someone please tell me why we keep having pilots bust into the P-49 TFR? Before anyone starts in with the arguing about how silly these restrictions are, I agree with that. However misguided and silly the rules may be, we still have to follow them. If this continues how long will it be...
  10. bugchaser

    421 equipment questions

    Morning, I have recently started flying a 421b for a local individual on a part time basis. I have been to intitial school and feel pretty good about flying the airplane. My question is this: the airplane is equiped with a Sperry "Stars" system for both the pilot and co-pilot positions...
  11. bugchaser

    contract pilot pay

    Need some advice. The ag season is over and I have several opportunties to do some flying for local people/businesses. My question is this, what should I be charging for day trips? I get $30/hr for dual so it seems that it should be at least that much. I just got back from a 7 hr trip in a...
  12. bugchaser

    Recurrent Training Center???

    Anyone have any experience with RTC out of Illinois? They are certainly the best deal as far as price goes. Insurance will recognize them, just want to see if anyone has an opinion. Training will be for 300/400 Cessna initial. Thanks
  13. bugchaser

    RTC for c-421 intitial?

    Anyone have any experiece with an outfit called Recurrent Training Center in Illinois? They are way better priced than the competition and it souncs like they are pretty busy. Our insurance carrier accepts them, I just was looking for some feedback if anyone has been there.
  14. bugchaser

    421 intitial school choices

    Have fallen into a great opportunity to fly a 421 for a local business man. We have gotten the go ahead from the insurance but I will be required to attend school on the airplane. If given the choice where would you go to do this. I have been hearing good things about Simcom. Let me know...
  15. bugchaser

    421 insurance requirements

    Hey guys, I have a unique opportunity to get some time this winter flying a 421 for a private individual. The big hurdle seems to be the insurance. Does anyone know what they will be looking for in this type of airplane. I have talked with several people that seem to think that I can be...
  16. bugchaser

    421 contract pay

    Anybody know what the going rate should be for flying a 421. This will be primarily day trips for a private individual. Just wondering what to charge for my services. Thanks
  17. bugchaser

    Travel Air

    Have the opportunity to pick up a very nice Beech Travelair. My question to you guys is this. Is there a demand for selling block times of instrucion in an airplane like this? I am thinking about $125/hr for dual in the airplane in ten hour blocks. I need to build some multi time so I am...
  18. bugchaser

    Livin the dream

    Good evening everyone. Today was one of those days that truly makes you glad to be alive. As I took my first load out and watched the sun come up over the west Texas fields, I realized that if I never do anything else, I have truly been blessed. The air was just right and I could see for...
  19. bugchaser

    expired CFI renewal

    Got a question for you guys. I have let my CFI certificate expire and would like to get it back. what is involved in getting this back? I have been told that I just have to retake the practical. My question is this. I never had a CFII, can I take the practical for the CFII instead of the...
  20. bugchaser

    voluntary time off from airlines

    Someone told me once that they were able to take extended leave from their airline job every summer. Does anyone know anything about this? Is this possible? If I could have 2 months off during the summer it would sure help put food on the table. At least for the first couple of years of...
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