Around the web-Aviation Forums drying up

[BoDEAN]

Pilots:
Over the last couple of months, I have noticed that a lot of the message boards that I visit have slowly been drying up with posts. It makes me wonder why. I tend to visit here, pprune, ilsapproach.com, jetcareers, and aopa just to name a couple.

But after visiting say, jetcareers, and seeing one post a week, it makes me wonder if people just packed their bag's and went elsewhere. This forum keeps busy. Anyone else notice this? Even the rec.aviation newsgroups seem slow with posts lately. I use to see 100-200 posts a day, now it seems like it is down for 30-40.

Also, besides this message board, do any other forums shine on the net and are worth visiting? I am an upcoming CFI and looking for a future career with a major carrier, if that helps =)

Keep the blue side up!

 

[Delta3]

I've looked at a lot of forums, and if you're looking for an aviation career this is the best site.

As far as others:

pprune-for non americans
airliners.net-for aviation hobbyists
flyertalk-for frequent fliers
studentpilot.net-the military board is great

 

[BoDEAN]

Thanks. Never knew or even bothered to look at airliners.net forums

 

[BoDEAN]

Any other input?

 

[AZaviator]

Over the last couple of months, I have noticed that a lot of the message boards that I visit have slowly been drying up with posts.

I agree. I would guess one of the reasons for this is the fact airlines aren't hiring the way they were back in the big hiring boom. Back then, the hiring boom was the main topic on most message boards. The message boards were filled with interview experiences, questions on hiring mins for dozens of airlines, etc, etc. I think that's one of the big reasons for some of the message boards slowing down.

Anyone else have any feedback?

 

[Timebuilder]

Here's a new one for those who are just beginning their journey in aviation. Don Eickenberry is a co-founder.

I hope I spelled your name right, Don.

Pilot Mentor Network

 

[ceo_of_the_sofa]

Airliners.net is full of euro-trash, Jihad fanatics and gheigh flight attendants...Every discussion revolves around Israel vs. The World, Gheighest City in the World and whether Boeing is better than Airbus...BUT, that's where I found out about this hang out, so will see what happens

 

[Orvilleflyer]

Message board devoted to the airline industry- Worth a visit...

www.above10000.com

 

[BoDEAN]

I just visited the AirLiners.net message board, and they want 5 dollars a month to join. Although, they seem to have a lot of people on the boards and a lot of posts. Not sure if I want to bother with that message board. I have been happy with this board and AOPA's. I am still debating on AVSig's

 

[TDTURBO]

Here are a few more.....

http://www.ipilot.com/

http://adayaviation.freeyellow.com/

http://www.jetcareers.com/

http://www.thirtythousandfeet.com/

 

[BoDEAN]

Thanks.

I've posted a few times over at jetcareers, but it has been a little on the dry side lately. Maybe when the economy starts to go on the rise, post's will pick up over there.

BTW- IPilot is a neat site. I like the idea how being able to specify your "home" airport, and having that on the main page when you log in. Might become my "home" page...

 

[Delta3]

airliners.net

Most users of airliners.net were registered before the $5 fee was announced.

 

[busdrvr]

This sight is by far the best for airline people...majors and regionals. I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned yet. Once you access the message boards make sure you scroll down to the Major and Regional airline pilot boards.

usaviation.com

Be advised the guy on United Airlines board that goes by busdrvr is not me...that guy is a real charmer...as I'm sure you will find out.

B.

 

[Float Pilot]

Any CFI should use www.propilot.com/doc. This board is dedicated to the FARs and there are a lot of interesting discussions. I don't think you'll ever get any bad info off of this board.

 

[Booker]

Any CFI should use www.propilot.com/doc. This board is dedicated to the FARs and there are a lot of interesting discussions. I don't think you'll ever get any bad info off of this board.

Make sure you remove the period from the URL.

 

[Vik]

No hiring, fewer student pilots, fewer people interested in becoming airline pilots.

I've seen numbers drop sharply at my flight school and it is a very busy school most of the time. CFIs could work as many hours as they could stand before. Now most have 2nd jobs in the morning when the weather is not VFR.

Fewer people are interested in becoming airline pilots. I know a guy that got hired by a regional, furloughed, called back, and decided to give up on aviation. I know at least 3 guys that left CFI jobs or regional pools for the AF.