Need advice, one last time

[Archer]

I was just curious if any of you 5000+ hours jet pilots knew of any foreign pilots in coporate flying.

You know...so you could tell me "Hey, I know this French guy who flies GIVs for this company, and he goes overseas to Europe on international flights and his knowledge of french helps him a lot"

or that "german guy who cam to the US with no flight time, got his ratings, and got a job as a Lear Jet PIC flying for Airnet"

you know? things that pilots in the industry could know, like you guys, and help out some student pilot in trying to know if he has a chance.

I guess that is too much to ask

Archer

 

[banned username 2]

Archer,

I think the reason you got the replies you did is from your past repetitveness in continually asking the same basic question 80 different times/ways ad nauseum.

As far as Career choices, part of growing up is making those decisions for yourself... You sound very much like someone who needs a very structured and predictable path ahead of you, aviation is neither of those...

Honestly, from everything I have read that you have posted, you would be much happier flying for fun in your own plane, not as a career...

As far as foreign pilots flying in the US, yes there are... But Corporate Aviation also exists in Europe (although not as wide spread as the US)

 

[MMO 0.705]

Archer,

I still want to know how you can compare 121 flying to 135 flying and flying learjets when you haven't touched anything bigger than an archer?

 

[Archer]

I have flown in over 200 airline flights, some 30 of them transaltantic flights.

I have flown in 777s across the Atlantic, 747s from Europe to Japan, 747s from Saudi Arabia to Europe. Turboprops from Northern Italy to Switzerland.

Regional jets in the US and Europe.

I know how Part 121 flying is even without stepping into the cockpit, and I don't like it. I dont' like the idea of beign the pilot of a 7:30 airplane that leaves every freakin day at the same time, same route, same plane, same everything.

I wouldn't like flying big jets either. They are clumsy, huge, and no fun in my opinion. I've been in cockpits of all kinds of jets in flight, while landing countless times. I know I wouldn't like it.

Cargo flying is the same (as far as big airplanes) and I said I don't like big jets.

What else remains with small jets? REgionals use big ones too, so Part 135 or Part 91 corporate are all that remains.

If I could make a decent living flying Baron 58s, I woudl fly those for a living. But for some messed up reason in this society, you gotta fly bigger to get decent money to feed your family.

THAT's why I can compare part 121 and 135 flying, and teh difference between flying a 757 and a Lear Jet.

THAT'S why if I become a pro pilot, I know I won't go waste my time in Part 121 flying, because I already know I wouldn't like it.

THAT'S why I'm trying to figure out if Corporate flying is for me (and I think it might be) and whether I have a chance in working int eh US, as the market is bigger, and I'm already in the path of the FAA licences...Europe's JAA licences, which are much harder to get, much more expensive, and the smaller markets make me want to fly in the US. But I don't know if I can do this.

That's why I'm asking for help and advice from more experienced corp pilots that are in the business, have been for years, and can help me out.

But no...you guys just keep tell ming to f*off...

I wish there were other message boards that dealt with US corporate pilots, that are big enough to have significatn replies, but no, this is the only one I know, and that's why I'm trying hard to stick to it, though some of the people really piss the hell out of me, and try to get that still much needed advice. I don't understand how experienced professional pilots are not willing to help out student pilots. It's disgraceful. And don't tell me you've tried. I have never asked about foreign pilots in US corpoarte flying, this thread is the first time. So don't give me that bull. You plain are not helping out here...shame on you.

Archer

 

[trainerjet]

I have been flying 121 for 15+ years, and have yet to be "the pilot of a 7:30 airplane that leaves every freakin day at the same time, same route, same plane, same everything."

I guess all of your time riding in the back of airliners allows you the expertise to proclaim that "big jets are huge and clumsy". Sitting in the cockpit of a CRJ isn't much different than many corporate jets, which you seem to think you would enjoy; although those same jets, if they are operated by a regional airline are "big jets" that you "know" you don't like.

It has been stated by many professionals on this board that you simply don't have the makeup to be a professional pilot. Why do you insist on having someone else make your decisions for you? That alone disqualifies you from ever being a professional pilot, be it in a BE-58 or B-757.

Also, as others have suggested, this is getting old.

 

[Archer]

Who the hell said I want others to make decision for me?

I'm just a student pilot asking for information and advice from more experienced professional pilots!

How freaking hard can it be to understand this concept?

And how the hell can any of you judge me from a message board and what I write?!

You tell me I'm indecisive, and making quick decision in the air are the most important quality of a pro pilot. How the f..k do you know I can' t make good, quick decisions in the air?

This is the biggest freakin decision of my entire life. I we live once. And you guys tell me to f..k it and go blindly into it?

What kind of stupid ass advice is that? You gotta be smart in life, make INFORMED decisions, so you don't screw up, as you only have one chance. If I become a pro pilot, spend money for ratings instead of a Masters, and work for 5 years as CFI and part 135, and decide I don't like it...I'm pretty much done for!

My Bachelors' in Aerospace Engineering won't do me any d@mn good, as I will have forgotten everything. Plus companies require experience, and pilot experience doesn't mean s*it when it comes to determining how many high pressure compressor stages a turbofan engine should have in order to prevent separation from adverse pressure gradients.

So it is the most important decision of my life, and I will take the time until graduation, to get information on my two possible paths, and make the best decision so I dont' screw up life.

And don't ever come tell me whether I can or cannot be a pro pilot, becaues you have no f*ckign clue!

My CFI told me I shot one of the best ILS approaches at night in a x-wind that he had ever seen from any student...and this was during my PPL!!! I'm not even in Instrument training yet!

I'm getting tired of this board and it's people. I hope pilots out there are not such a disgrace, such careless people, who can't do anything but laugh at other people, making fun of them, at the first chance they can get.

If you want to help out, like a caring human being, then do so. If not, then don't f*icking reply to my posts, it's a free world, you don't have to, and God help your selfish ass.

Archer

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Archer needs a HUG.

 

[bigD]

Archer...look man. We don't really mean to be a-holes or anything, it's just that right now you're kind of fighting against your own repuation on this board. One of your first posts was this one:

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10332&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

At least from my point of view, that post was akin to taking a big fat permanent marker and writing "WEENIE" across your forehead.

That's why you tend to get so much grief around here. That doesn't mean we won't help you out too, but we might take a few joking jabs at you from time to time as well. I don't know the answer to your immigration question. If someone else did - they'd give it to you.

 

[Archer]

Posted by trainerjet

It has been stated by many professionals on this board that you simply don't have the makeup to be a professional pilot. Why do you insist on having someone else make your decisions for you? That alone disqualifies you from ever being a professional pilot, be it in a BE-58 or B-757.

Posted by FlyChicaga

Are you pissed at everyone here because they won't make your decisions for you? What do you expect? This is an ONLINE message board. We don't know you personally. You need to do it yourself. Or, at least ask your close friends or relatives who know you for some help!

Can people read nowadays? Note bold part of quotes.


And about the Sky Bar, it's a great thread topic (one without any topic at all, to get to know one another) and EVERY message board I've been to has one...

people here dont' care about getting to know one another...just about making fun of each other.

People suggested that I change my user name and start over...what a retarded suggestion. What retarted people.

Just pick something! You are what, 20? My God, you can always go back and change your mind! Just ask all the career changers on the board who are in their 30's or 40's and just getting started in a flying career, since it was something they always wanted to do. If you start doing something and don't like it, then STOP. It's that simple. Just be prepared for the consequences of your actions

Oh, and changing carrers when you are 40, when should be flying GIVs and making 120 grand and working 15 days a month, so you can actually support a family and send your child to college and instead you fly a Twin piston for 20 grand a year...you call that a good way to go about life? No...you start making good decisions early...it's just the way it is. You don't wait till you are 40.

Maybe you can try it for 3 years...and even that puts you in a **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** load of trouble at times.

 

[bigD]

What's the problem with the bold portions of your quotes, Archer? It seems that both posters are trying to illustrate that we can't make these decisions for you.

And we can't. Obviously an informed decision is a good idea, but as we've been saying constantly for 6 months now, there's only so much research you can do before you're simply going to have to decide what "feels right." All the training you're doing now is required regardless of what path you choose - so just kick back, enjoy the flying, and stop friggin being so neurotic about all of this.

 

[banned username 2]

Obviously an informed decision is a good idea, but as we've been saying constantly for 6 months now, there's only so much research you can do before you're simply going to have to decide what "feels right." All the training you're doing now is required regardless of what path you choose - so just kick back, enjoy the flying, and stop friggin being so neurotic about all of this.

AMEN!

 

[banned username 2]

And if you call us retarded again I'm going to drive to Purdue and slap you!!

And I'll pay for the friggin gas for him to get there!

 

[Archer]

And if you call us retarded again I'm going to drive to Purdue and slap you!!

And I specified that those who suggested I change user name are retarted, because it is a retarted suggestion. I've done nothing wrong, except end up being around a bunch of sad professional who just wanted to make fun of a student pilot for creating a thread to get to know one another. I was mistaken on the nature of this board though, I didn't know back then, that it's only a board for info exhange...and people dont give a s*it about getting to know who they spend years talking to online.

Sorry if I offended any of you, not meant to.

And I'll pay for the friggin gas for him to get there!

Is that Jet A your are going to pay for? Because if you come to LAF in your 900EX...I'll let you slap me as much as you want...if you come in that and let me have a look at it


Ok, I'll stop nagging you guys...as you don't seem to know about foreign immigration and work policies...or any foreign pilots working in corporate flying jobs in the US....

I'll go find out somewhere else...

thanx for your patience though...for dealing with an undecisive, lowly student pilot


so...how is the typical life of a corporate pilot Falcon Capt?

LOL, just joking...just joking...get your shoe back on your foot.

I know there so such thing as a "typical" corp pilot day...

You guys can get back to talking of women if you want...as this thread branched out to that for a while...

Archer

 

[MMO 0.705]

Thanks Big D for putting that link up there. I never got to read that first thread. I sat there laughing my a$$ off for at least 10 mins. I needed the distraction. THANKS MAN!!!

 

[Ponypilot]

One Stupid F**ker

Archer,

You said: Oh, and changing carrers when you are 40, when should be flying GIVs and making 120 grand and working 15 days a month, so you can actually support a family and send your child to college and instead you fly a Twin piston for 20 grand a year...you call that a good way to go about life? No...you start making good decisions early...it's just the way it is. You don't wait till you are 40.

What rule book did you get this crap from? As a late in life career changer.......I have had a few careers. I've had a great life done lots of fun things, traveled, met some interesting people and have know regrets(ok, maybe a few of the men I've slept with). And now I'm trying something different, see I like variety and I get bored easy.

No man has ever supported me noor would I want that string attached to my head, I have no kids by choice and love that I can pack up and go when and where I want. And if you think chasing the all mighty buck gets you happiness, good luck.

So get a clue you moron.

 

[banned username 2]

PonyPilot,

PLEASE tell me you are a woman! (based on some of the comments you made)

 

[bigD]

"....not that there's anything wrong with that!"

 

[bigD]

Woohoo! Two Seinfeld references in one thread!

 

[ProLine4]

Archer, quit being such a tool

And if you call us retarded again I'm going to drive to Purdue and slap you!!

Archer, you need to get a grip. There is no master plan for becoming a pilot. There is no "Skybar" on flightinfo. You can learn a lot on this site if you just sit back, read, and can sift through the sporadic bullsh!t that sometimes comes up. Again, sorry, no "Skybar." Get over it.

Let the record show that Archer is a typical tight-wound Purdue aero engineer and NOT a Flight Technology major. There is a difference...Engineers are locked in a lab on main campus and are forced to construct every NACA airfoil known to man by candlelight, while the tech majors fly the airplanes, suffer from a huge shortage of women, and can be found in the local bars when not flying.

 

[Archer]

Ponypilot, keep it civil, and tell us if you are gay, because you act like it.

So get a clue you moron.

Money is not everything in life, but it sure is what provides good education for your children, and good education is the basis for the future of this world. So if you don't have 100 grand to invenst on your child's education, you better do a favor to the world, and not have one at all, for he or she doesn't deserve it.

ProLine, I have not given a s*it about Sky Bar since it's first week of existance. I really don't care to get to know these people that I'm talking to right now. I get info from them, they get info from me (if they wish) and that's it. That's all this place is for, and that's cool with me. I don't give a s*it.

Now stop telling me to get over the Sky Bar, stop asking for others to make my decisions, because, if you read carefully my posts, and not just respond mindlessly, you will notice that NOWHERE did I mention asking for people to make decisions, nowhere do I show giving an old rats a$$ about the Sky Bar.

You are pretty much on the ball with the difference betwen Techs and Aeros at Purdue...we are two different species.

The only thing we share in common...is the shortage of women...

Archer