From Cessna to the CRJ the Journey Starts Now!

[Secret Squirrel]

ALPA did a great uplifting motivational article about a mans man who flies for the reserves, fights fires for the NYFD, helps little old ladies across roads, climbed everest, and still finds time to be a RJ first officer. We could use that one. Oh yea, it turned out all to be a lie. That magazine could screw up a wet dream. But at least they are paid well for zero fact checking or editorial due diligence.

 

[JettBoii]

10 years ago I had the same enthusiasm for this profession. That was because I blindly entered this career, not having any clue to what it was really like. Kid, if your reading any of this you should sit down with a few regional f/o's and captains and let them explain in detail what to expect. If I knew then what I know now......

 

[dowhite2]

Cessna to CRJ? What if he gets hired and has to fly an Embraer?

 

[Always deferred]

Now if you want to encourage someone as a hobby pilot that is a different matter.

FlyerDan - It's become so ridiculously expensive now, it's not even worthwhile as a hobby. Paying $150/hr for a 172, all most can afford is a couple touch and goes every month.

 

[Flying Illini]

Cessna to CRJ? What if he gets hired and has to fly an Embraer?

Ercoupe to Embraer?


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[OPECJet]

Ercoupe to Embraer?


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You might have to explain what an Ercoupe is to much of this crowd....

 

[Pasturepilot]

You might have to explain what an Ercoupe is to much of this crowd....

Nah, many of them were on their college's aircraft recognition team. They'd recognize an Ercoupe. They'd just have a hard time telling you which vital part of the airplane is lacking.

I went around the pattern in one. It was the most vulnerable I think I've ever felt in the air before. Odd, considering it was designed to be the safest plane ever....

 

[Jar Jar]

No guys it is okay he flew 11.5 hours in 2011 and has already flown over 9 in 2012. I gave him my internal rec at GoJet he should be joining us as a real Delta pilot soon now. It is amazing how much tail I get now that I am a Delta pilot AND a United pilot! I love it!!

 

[thepotato232]

Come on guys, he's going into his task at the peak of optimism and youthful exuberance. The reality of the situation will take care of the rest. Or am I the only one here who saw The Blair Witch Project?