GEX IC Wannabe

[FlyFlyFly]

I encourage you to go get your GEX type and give it a go. All of these guys that want to discourage you are just afraid you are wasting your money. I think it is a great idea. Most corporate operations are always looking for fresh ideas from newly typed pilots, and I am sure all of your CL65 experience is what they are looking for.

When you think of the thousands and thousands you will make as an International Contract pilot, the type rating is really cheap, so go for it!

Keep us informed on how it turns out!

 

[Cody_V]

Thanks

 

[Cody_V]

I must have shattered the fragile egos of those big time corp pilots. I suppose it is impossible for a meer mortal such as myself to ever develop the skills neccesary to fly long haul international.

Come on now, comparing Nassau to Detroit?! Don't insult Nassau like that.

I suppose that you long haul guys posting neg replies never were domestic or even student pilots at some point in your life. You are probably just that good that you jumped right into the left seat of some jet, born w/ the knowledge and skills to fly half way around the world.

We have to help each other out in this industry. As pilots it is up to us to support each other and improve our profession. If we don't have each others back, I guarantee no one else will.

 

[AA717driver]

Cody--You're missing my point entirely. No one said you cannot do the international corporate job. It's just very difficult to get a type, have no experience in the plane and jump into a $1200-$1500/day contract gig. If you charge less than that, you will be screwing the other contract guys out there and will do yourself no favors in the long run.

The advice from those who have the experience is to set your sights a little lower initially--so YOU won't get burned and end up spending $50k for a type and a phone that doesn't ring.

But, go ahead and go for it. Good luck.TC

 

[Gulfstream 200]

I must have shattered the fragile egos of those big time corp pilots. I suppose it is impossible for a meer mortal such as myself to ever develop the skills neccesary to fly long haul international.

Come on now, comparing Nassau to Detroit?! Don't insult Nassau like that.

I suppose that you long haul guys posting neg replies never were domestic or even student pilots at some point in your life. You are probably just that good that you jumped right into the left seat of some jet, born w/ the knowledge and skills to fly half way around the world.

We have to help each other out in this industry. As pilots it is up to us to support each other and improve our profession. If we don't have each others back, I guarantee no one else will.

nah, you didnt shatter any egos, but you sure are making an a$$ of yourself.

 

[grandma]

you have not the faintest capability to to Captain a large corporate jet across oceans and continents. It is a set of both personal and proffessional skills you don't possess if you are asking for advice on this medium. .

you stutter and spell funny

 

[banned username 2]

Cody--You're missing my point entirely. No one said you cannot do the international corporate job. It's just very difficult to get a type, have no experience in the plane and jump into a $1200-$1500/day contract gig.

EXACTLY!

 

[Shamus]

nah, you didnt shatter any egos, but you sure are making an a$$ of yourself.

LOL!!!!!!

 

[skiandsurf]

Cody,
Have you priced the type rating. I think that Bombardier will give you a discount on a Challenger type rating. Do they do the same for a GLEX type?

 

[Cody_V]

Yes they do, GEX=37000 initial, 25000 recurrent / 604=33000 initial, 18000 recurrent.

 

[Cody_V]

But won't that create the same problem w/ a smaller plane as well? I figure that time in type is important in any corporate jet regardless of size. The ratio between type on a light to mid size vs. the daily rate is almost half that of the large jets. I anticipate that any type I get w/o time in the plane will result in a slow first and possibly second year. But I will only need half the number of trips to make equivelant profit. The daily rate would then after 2 years offset the lower percentage initial investment and when factoring in the cost of eventually getting a GEX type say 5 to 10 years plus a midsize type, it makes sense to stick with the GEX even though it may yield less trips initially.

 

[Cody_V]

The way I see it, there is going to be risk involved with this venture no matter what a/c I choose. I am doing as much research as possible and like AA717 said, it isn't impossible. Difficult, yes.

I think that some people on this message board just enjoy stirring up $hit. They are not providing anyone reading this thread with any useful info. It is too bad that those who are trying to help me out and those pilots that have read or will read this thread have to sift through mindless chatter and bs. These people are the real a$$holes.

I mean seriously! Some jacka$$ actually posted a reply to quote another reply to type in LOL! What are you retarded or something?

Please stop wasting everyones time.

 

[AA717driver]

Cody--The useful info IS there. If you believe no other person on this board, believe Falcon Capt.

G200 and I can be a little flippant at times but FC knows of what he speaks (not that G200 doesn't, he's just a little short on sensitivity sometimes--if you're f'ed up, he'll tell you exactly that).

He!!, if you want to go to the Oracle, PM GVflyer. If you don't believe him, you are $h!t outta luck. TC

 

[some_dude]

I'm curious, how do you plan to market yourself?

The way I see it, there is going to be risk involved with this venture no matter what a/c I choose. I am doing as much research as possible and like AA717 said, it isn't impossible. Difficult, yes.

I think that some people on this message board just enjoy stirring up $hit. They are not providing anyone reading this thread with any useful info. It is too bad that those who are trying to help me out and those pilots that have read or will read this thread have to sift through mindless chatter and bs. These people are the real a$$holes.

I mean seriously! Some jacka$$ actually posted a reply to quote another reply to type in LOL! What are you retarded or something?

Please stop wasting everyones time.

 

[Choppy]

I encourage you to go get your GEX type and give it a go. All of these guys that want to discourage you are just afraid you are wasting your money. I think it is a great idea. Most corporate operations are always looking for fresh ideas from newly typed pilots, and I am sure all of your CL65 experience is what they are looking for.

When you think of the thousands and thousands you will make as an International Contract pilot, the type rating is really cheap, so go for it!

Keep us informed on how it turns out!

I detect a slight bit of sarcasm there that you did not pick up on! I don't think "Thanks" was the answer we were looking for?