don't want to go the instructors route?

[enigma]

comprende

Why do so many have such a hard time with reading comprehension. Rumpletumblers original post went like this. "What is up with the folks who are low time such as myself who don't want to teach?

"What is up with the folks who are low time such as myself who don't want to teach? "

He went on to explain why he was choosing to teach. He never said that non-teachers were bad. That didn't stop some from entering the fray to defend the non-teachers. What's wrong, ya'll got a chip on your shoulder?

Now, how about someone answering the question?

regards,
8N

 

[328dude]

Rumbles question was answered. We are discussing the remarks after the original thread.

Does a CFI look good on a resume to a prospective employer? Sure it does. I don't argue that. However, I chose to work my way toward that 1000 PIC turbine time on my resume rather then adding a CFI to my resume.

Now, does a CFI look good on a resume? Sure. Does 1000 PIC turbine look better? Tough question. I guess the guys and gals in HR will decide that one.

 

[willi7]

328- Just how is the average guy on the street going to get 1000 hours of turbine pic?????? Airforce, is the only way I can think of... Unless you know somebody willing to throw a 300 our pilot in a King air, and say go for it......(If you do Pm me I have a lot more than 300 hrs. ) A little reality would be nice..
I have CFIIed in Lots of IMC. And I Fly cargo they both have challenges.. Wingnut, try all that you said and throw in instructing some rich lawyer in his Million dollar Malibu Mirage at the same time..
Everything you do in avaition makes you a better pilot. Teaching helps you learn how to work with different personalities and relaying information to another which is what 121 revolves around. Cargo teaches you how to really fly IFR, not just for fun or when you feel like going. Someone with both experiences is the ideal candidate.. You can take short cuts, but eventually in your career shortcuts will hurt more than help.. And last time I checked ballast time didn't mean much on the res.....

 

[trainerjet]

but i offer this...stick them, single pilot, in a plane (that actually goes faster than the cars on the freeway in a headwind) that is on the verge of being over gross, in a 20 knot crosswind (nevermind a quartering tailwind) with a few scattered storm cells just off the departure end of the runway (hence the crosswind/tailwind) and tell him to bring it down to the minimums (im talking 1800RVR and 100' ceilings, not that wussy Part 91 crap), and lets see which one of us is gonna get where we need to be, nevermind on time. ill give you three guesses, and the first two dont count

Yes, you are one bad-a$$ 1200+ hour stud!!

 

[Glideslope!]

Hey guys, what makes some people think that all CFI's are puttzing around in a 152 VFR to get the time. Maybe in Arizona. If you work for a busy school say in the great lakes region, and you are a CFI-I worth anything you should be up there in the stuff with your students teaching them how to really fly an aircraft IFR without killing themselves. What are the freight dogs flying down to minimums that some CFI-I/M isn't flying in while dealing with a student possibly making your situation WORSE, A lance? saratoga? C-210? Baron?. Come on guys, we all know our stuff here. Military/Civilian Freight/CFI. blah blah blah. It's not what you fly, it's how well you fly it. What about the former military guy fuloughed from United flying freight who has a CFI in his pocket. Which team is he on?

 

[350DRIVER]

The bottom line is either you know your stuff or you don't. Whether you have your CFI or not should not be a "major" issue. Judge a pilot for HIS skills and ability N O T for what he has on a piece of paper.

C H E E R S

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[328dude]

350 just said it all. Thank Christ this is over

 

[350DRIVER]

AMEN

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[wingnutt]

Yes, you are one bad-a$$ 1200+ hour stud!!

lol...that my friend, was not the point. im the last one to run around, chest puffed out, acting like billy-bad-@ss. the point was also not was an attempt at trying to make a CFI's credentials out to be less than they are. if you go back and read before you jump, you will see i was referring to the hiring practices...not the "who-knows-more" attitude. we all know that most anyone can be trained to do what most everyone else is doing/whats needed to do the job.

truth be told, there are times i wish i had been able to take the ride and finish off my CFI, not just have an AGI card...but then again, i know i dont have the patience neded to sit over on the right side and tell someone more than about twice to "keep your glideslope", "watch your airspeed", crosswind correction" etc. etc.

i think 350Driver said it best...The bottom line is either you know your stuff or you don't. Whether you have your CFI or not should not be a "major" issue. Judge a pilot for HIS skills and ability N O T for what he has on a piece of paper.