LandCare Aviation

[Photoflight]

n/m



bleh

 

[Hadhafang]

Are you able to get much cross country time flying for Landcare? I applied with them in the Spring but they were not busy, so I am going to apply for the Fall.

 

[mjb00123]

Yup!

Hell to the YEAH! You fly all over the U.S.:laugh:

 

[CrewDawg]

Do any of these places fly in ohio?

 

[Hadhafang]

What's up CrewDawg? You looking at LandCare? I am thinking about working there starting in the fall if they are hiring.

 

[FrozenPilot]

Just got back from a tour of Chicagoland in the Aztec. Nothing like flying the Bravo at 6,500' with the airlines buzzing you, maybe even setting off an RA or two. System is running great in the new plane, we're consistently flying at 160kts +/- 5. Rumor is no speed limit in the 172's coming this season.

Oh, and if you haven't figured it out, we are hiring! About 15 pilots, so get your resumes in NOW!

I've flown most of the planes in the fleet, there isn't a bad one among them, but I agree, 52953 is nice with that STec autopilot. 54015 is now almost a full garmin stack- GNS430, audio, and digital transponder. Only com/nav2 is a King unit. Doesn't matter, you'll be seeing me in 14244 most of the season... awww yeaa!!!

 

[Mosquito]

Just got back from a tour of Chicagoland in the Aztec. Nothing like flying the Bravo at 6,500' with the airlines buzzing you, maybe even setting off an RA or two. System is running great in the new plane, we're consistently flying at 160kts +/- 5. Rumor is no speed limit in the 172's coming this season.

Oh, and if you haven't figured it out, we are hiring! About 15 pilots, so get your resumes in NOW!

I've flown most of the planes in the fleet, there isn't a bad one among them, but I agree, 52953 is nice with that STec autopilot. 54015 is now almost a full garmin stack- GNS430, audio, and digital transponder. Only com/nav2 is a King unit. Doesn't matter, you'll be seeing me in 14244 most of the season... awww yeaa!!!

Cool, Sounds like a good solid 500 hours for 8 months of work. Rob, which one is 14244?

 

[FrozenPilot]

The slightly newer Aztec (1972) without turbos or boots. 6521Y is the other one, red, with those goodies and a Woody Woodpecker decal.

 

[Way2Broke]

Any advise for someone new to mapping?

 

[mjb00123]

Do you really want to Know

What kind of advise are you looking for?

 

[FrozenPilot]

Tips for mapping

Use the rudder to keep on a line, fly as fast as your equipment allows, and watch out for traffic. Being kind to ATC in controlled airspace helps too.

 

[Way2Broke]

What did everyone find to be the hardest part to learn as a new mapper?

 

[Photoflight]

how to find the hotels that gave a good breakfast and if possible dinner and if possible managers reception.

finding that hotel is key and when you do...man o man..

whered you get a survey job at? Flying what?

I missed out on a 421 job that started at 6 figures a year ago because I didn't have enough piston multi time...damn.

 

[Mosquito]

Hi,

For me, it was getting used to being away from home for an extended period of time. The part that sucked was when I was alone with no other pilot to talk too. But when I was paired up with another pilot we always had a good time. FrnzPilot and I where paired up in nice area's like SEA, and ATL. On weather days we always found things to do that made time go by fast. Remember Mapper's are a family, we are a different breed of pilots. Just like the Frieght Doggs.

 

[FrozenPilot]

Hotels can certainly make or break the project. I'm gonna miss the Residence Inn this year.

Hardest part of this job is there is no set schedule and you live in hotel rooms for the season, about 6 months straight. For example, I've been working Philly this last month and was just told at 2pm to head to Ft Lauderdale when the plane is ready, even though the project here isn't near completion. Any proficient pilot can fly the missions, but putting up with the lifestyle... well, most dont last a whole season, I'm on my third.

 

[NW_Pilot]

Hotels can certainly make or break the project. I'm gonna miss the Residence Inn this year.

Hardest part of this job is there is no set schedule and you live in hotel rooms for the season, about 6 months straight. For example, I've been working Philly this last month and was just told at 2pm to head to Ft Lauderdale when the plane is ready, even though the project here isn't near completion. Any proficient pilot can fly the missions, but putting up with the lifestyle... well, most dont last a whole season, I'm on my third.

I sleep better in Hotel rooms.

 

[labrat28]

What is the pay like?

 

[FrozenPilot]

What is the pay like?

$375/wk your first 6 weeks (probation), then $450/wk after that. Hotel is paid for up front and rental car is reimbursed while on the road. Domicile is Rome, NY, though most pilots dont move there.