Occupying the jumpseat to Mexico

[wheels1478]

Thats awesome. Get as much ME time as you can as soon as you can. The best part is when your actually jumpseatting you get to log that as actual and as ME time, but not until you get those ratings. Good luck dude, sounds like you have a great plan

 

[wheels1478]

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[Joshrk22]

Whoa! You get to log that time? Even if you aren't flying? So if I got a 737 Type rating, jumpseated a 737, I could log that time, even though I never stepped foot into the cockpit? Yah, I hope my plan works out... haven't decided on what type for flying for a career though, military or civilian. I'm thinking about the Air Force Academy, and if that doesn't work out, then probably get a degree in computer science and instruct at a local FBO until I have the time to start flying for an airline. Not really sure what to do after that though, everyone is saying not to go regional, so what are you supposed to do then? Also, does a Ph.D help when getting apply to an airline versus Bachelors? I'm thinking about online classes after my Bachelors to get my Ph.D. I can almost skip my freshman year of college anyways, with the amount of AP credits I'm getting in High School, only need to schedule 1 more AP class. I'm just looking for ways to get involved with aviation more, like jumpseating, working at a FBO, etc. etc.

 

[SplitBar]

3DA - Dalton Airport. I'm going to be flying with a CFI, not from any flight school or anything like that, this guy is independent. There's a FBO at a Class C airport about 6 NM from here, but they told me around $8,000. This CFI I'm with is only charging me $20/hr for the Instruction and $18/hr for the aircraft. It's a Taylorcraft, they also have a Tri-Pacer($25/hr) and a Cherokee($28/hr). I've flown with him a couple times in his Aeronca L-16. I'm going to get my PPL and my tail rating, then probably get checked out on Fixed. I'm only 16 so I'm going to do my Instrument Rating too and hopefully get my PPL and Instrument on my 17th B-day. Haven't really decided when I want to get my ME. Should I get that after my Commercial and CFI? Or start logging ME when I'm 17? When I get my Student, I'm defintely going to go to the local Class C airport to see if I can do a few jumpseats with the local airlines. Still trying to figure out how to get into CASS...

Bro. , you are so far ahead of the game. Keep it up and you will be a B737 Captain for SWA by the time you are 30. Just keep plugging away man and don't let anybody here bring you down. Make sure you mention to the Captain and F/A's while you are jumpseating that you are learning to fly out of a Class C airport. That is most impressive and the F/A's get off on stuff like that. Enjoy the perks. Thats why we fly Bro.

 

[TheRaven]

you guys are killing me---hillarious----don't forget your library card to prove your identity to the Captain.

 

[SplitBar]

Whoa! You get to log that time? Even if you aren't flying? So if I got a 737 Type rating, jumpseated a 737, I could log that time, even though I never stepped foot into the cockpit? Yah, I hope my plan works out... haven't decided on what type for flying for a career though, military or civilian. I'm thinking about the Air Force Academy, and if that doesn't work out, then probably get a degree in computer science and instruct at a local FBO until I have the time to start flying for an airline. Not really sure what to do after that though, everyone is saying not to go regional, so what are you supposed to do then? Also, does a Ph.D help when getting apply to an airline versus Bachelors? I'm thinking about online classes after my Bachelors to get my Ph.D. I can almost skip my freshman year of college anyways, with the amount of AP credits I'm getting in High School, only need to schedule 1 more AP class. I'm just looking for ways to get involved with aviation more, like jumpseating, working at a FBO, etc. etc.

Classic! Don't get any better.

 

[Joshrk22]

:erm: I must have been misled somewhere....

 

[phishn@daves]

Besides the best thread ever!!!!!

I'm heading to CUN next week on USAir.

If you have a code-share with them it's really east to get 1st class. Spring breakers only get the cheapest they can find. I'm going out of CLT and there are 18 seats avail. in 1st on the day I'm leaving.

If you can, try to look at airlines that have 1st available. Really shouldn't be a problem. I'm too lazy to look where you are flying from and who you fly for, but if you have any more questions........PM me! Good luck!

PS, you guy's are harsh..............and I love it!

 

[Thedude]

Getting out of MMCU is a whole other story if your arent affileated with that carrier.

PS. keep about 30 smakers on you in pesos to pay the taxes.

 

[Joshrk22]

I re-read this whole thread.....LOL. OMG I'm the biggest idiot LOL. I seriously wouldve taken in my SPC and asked to jumpseat lolol. I guess I kinda asked for it with my dumb question .

 

[FL420]

I re-read this whole thread.....LOL. OMG I'm the biggest idiot LOL. I seriously wouldve taken in my SPC and asked to jumpseat lolol. I guess I kinda asked for it with my dumb question .

Well, it looks like these boys sent you out for a bucket of propwash AND a coil of flightline. I kinda wanted to step in and give you a clue but it was like watching a train wreck.

Look on the bright side. You have been initiated. Welcome to the club.

 

[Joshrk22]

Well, it looks like these boys sent you out for a bucket of propwash AND a coil of flightline. I kinda wanted to step in and give you a clue but it was like watching a train wreck.

Look on the bright side. You have been initiated. Welcome to the club.

Haha, yah.

 

[JohnnyP]

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real or not, the posts in the above thread have been more than entertaining.

 

[KC-10 Driver]

Freakin' hilarious!

 

[SplitBar]

I re-read this whole thread.....LOL. OMG I'm the biggest idiot LOL. I seriously wouldve taken in my SPC and asked to jumpseat lolol. I guess I kinda asked for it with my dumb question .

Thanks for being a good sport Josh. Best of luck with your flight training and I'm sure you will go far in aviation. No hard feelings ok.....it was all in good fun ok.

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