A1FlyBoy
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- Jan 11, 2002
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Ok,
We've earned the required ratings, instructed at the local FBO and have managed to stay alive. Our logbook is falling apart, but shows a fair amount of flight time and we have gained enough experience to be hired by a regional, cargo op, or major ( yes, just go along with it <grin> )
Those of you who have been there / done that.. what advice, the do's and don't, would you give to the hungry to fly newbies who love aviation and wouldn't want to do anything else...as you look back on the good and bad decisions you've made.
IE: flying poor aircraft / certain things to look for with a particular aircraft, how CRM really works, helpful hints in cockpit management/house cleaning, how to break the ice with really tough captains/flight crew, 401K, interview/sim items, logging time, to get/not to get a type rating on our own, hotel tricks (planning next flight, washing clothes, stealing pens, etc ) etc etc.
Thank you for sharing your experiences..
A1FlyBoy
We've earned the required ratings, instructed at the local FBO and have managed to stay alive. Our logbook is falling apart, but shows a fair amount of flight time and we have gained enough experience to be hired by a regional, cargo op, or major ( yes, just go along with it <grin> )
Those of you who have been there / done that.. what advice, the do's and don't, would you give to the hungry to fly newbies who love aviation and wouldn't want to do anything else...as you look back on the good and bad decisions you've made.
IE: flying poor aircraft / certain things to look for with a particular aircraft, how CRM really works, helpful hints in cockpit management/house cleaning, how to break the ice with really tough captains/flight crew, 401K, interview/sim items, logging time, to get/not to get a type rating on our own, hotel tricks (planning next flight, washing clothes, stealing pens, etc ) etc etc.
Thank you for sharing your experiences..
A1FlyBoy