Do you guys regularly tip FBO line personnel, and if so how much?
I don't believe in regular tipping for those who just do their jobs, but do tip those who put in a little extra effort and good attitude, go above and beyond what's expected of them, or do a particularly unpleasant task (i.e...
For anyone who might have some knowledge or experience with this matter.
Let's say you had a FAR violation some years ago, resulting in a suspension of your certificate. The statute of limitations has since passed, so that your Airman Report sent to prospective employers shows a clean record...
I figured I'd put this in the Fractional section because Frax types airline to and from work more than the average GA pilot, and I spent 3 years as one doing the Day 1/Go-home day thing with FLOPS.
My pet peeves while flying the airlines:
- The fat slob next to you who takes up 1 1/2 seats...
My wife said she saw a news blurp about an airplane carrying Bon Jovi going off of a runway while landing in Canada somewhere (no injuries). I can't find anything on my usual news sources. Anyone hear anything?
Just an observation for you FLOPS guys. 6 months after getting hired there, I discovered I had put on 10-15 lbs. Was weighed last week, 6 months after leaving, and have lost that weight! I haven't done anything different all that time other than to get hired and leave. It's the catering and...
Just looking at the threads, and thought it would look cool and funny as a headliner. JUST KEEEDING! (Actually, he would probably save quite a bit of money on stationary. Hawaiian shirts for uniforms; catered Margaritas; hmmmm!).
Speedbird Aviation in Fort Wayne IN is looking for 2 Lear 45 SICs. 40K per year, plus flight pay and per diem. Speed bird operates 2 LJ 45s and a LJ 31 on Delta Air Elite's 135 certificate. (All FOs are type-rated at Bombardier/Simuflite) Contact person is Mr. John Dilley, (260) 438-2060.
Hey guys, I got the inside scoop of what the training and policy will consist of. Here goes:
Shoe shine kits will be carried on each airplane. We will learn to engage the owner with light banter as we shine away (Yessuh! And a mighty fine day it is too! Yessuh!).
There will be a violin aboard...
Here goes trying to start a new thread:
You just might be a FLOPS pilot if:
You don't bother to put the DO NOT DISTURB sign on your hotel room door, because you will be leaving your room long before "Ouse Keeepeeng" gets going.
You have a stack of unused free breakfast coupons.
You...
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