135 piston cargo alumni

[starcheck208]

I had fun flying cargo in the baron, navajo and van. Hard schedule flying everyday building up the time, see all the weather. It's nice to fly corporate, haven't been to work in 3 weeks but still getting a paycheck (it does make you want to get back in a plane)

 

[ATRCAPT]

I flew C-402's for a small company out of Troutdale, OR called Spots Air Travel. We were bought by Ameriflight in '98. I flew the Navajo and B99 for a while before moving on to the Dash 8 at Horizon. I left Horizon for the left seat of an Empire Airlines F27. I was a check airman on the F and the ATR for a few years before hiring on at Gemini Air Cargo on the MD11. This week I received my class date at Southwest.

135 piston freight is a great way to start out. Heck, that's where I REALLY learned to fly!

 

[1973Arrow]

Now i'm at Air Whiskey. Sittin right seat goofing off and trying not to get caught. You will miss the "Dawg" days. You don't realize it now, but it might be the most fun flying job you ever had. The airlines are boring as ********************. I had about the same amount of time when i left the freight company i was with. The jet is alright, but you are just monitoring the computer. Best you can hope for is a cool crew and a god overnight. That is the only thing that keeps me here. I was at a good freight company though.

Dude, you only worked like 4 hours a day...slacker
I worked for the same company at about the same time as T-storm chaser. It was a blast. I find myself flying without the flight director more and more. Keeps the old skills up...I like my crews, and I to pray for 'god overnights.'

 

[8inMan]

Still flyin freight. Equipment and pay is better than when I started. I have no desire to go to the regionals, but that's just me. I've never even applied to any. I like what I'm doing too much.

 

[MD11Drvr]

Checks in Aztecs and Cherokee 6's then to Lears. One year corporate drove me nuts. On to DC-8's furloughed to another job on the DC-10 and finally the MD-11. I miss hauling checks in the Lear the most, but I must admit the Global beer tour is pretty good. The beer changes with the scenery what else do you need as a pilot................

 

[CoATP]

You can be an experienced CRJ FO and be amazed at the 1000 hr wonders that are your peers. The problem is when you upgrade (assuming you pick the right place) eventually they'll all be senior to you. b.t.w. the escape hatch on some of the RJ's leaks when on the ground so getting weather inside doesn't end when you leave 100LL behind. Sigh ... I guess the answer is either a) be born rich or b) marry for a LOT of money. I hear Christie Brinkley will be hanging around the crew rooms again, after all who can resist a pilot

 

[icefr8dawg]

Started flying freight for a now defunct operator out of New Jersey back in 2001 in worn out 310's. (Mac Dan) A handful of operators, stories and careers later it's sad to think that I'll never be able to retire back to flying freight after I'm finished making money flying pax in these smelly Falcon's and Hawkers.

 

[RedGuy]

Still flying pistons, and likin it. I've been offered positions in Lears and Falcons, but right now I like being low and slow. Plus I like being in charge! The pays good, but the schedual sucks.