Ameriflight

FlyingScot said:
Most of Amflights planes have a nice paint job, and are even cleaned at least each spring. They look clean from afar, just be careful when ducking underneath to inspect anything. Your white shirt......not so white anymore.
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You didn't spend any time in OAK I take it.
 
I remember when we got a freshly overhauled 99 in OAK that we had to "borrow" from BUR for a week. Everyone was actually asking if it was new on the DHL ramps.

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134PM was what I saw at KSAN yesterday. I flew that plane quite a bit. What a super pile... One of the HWD guys was flying it to BUR at night and had an engine grenade it's self over Bakersfield. Which was the exact same scenario that happened a year before in another 99. Weird..
 
Inverted said:
134PM was what I saw at KSAN yesterday. I flew that plane quite a bit. What a super pile... One of the HWD guys was flying it to BUR at night and had an engine grenade it's self over Bakersfield. Which was the exact same scenario that happened a year before in another 99. Weird..
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Maybe another pilot checking "T" check in flight?
 
Oh yeah OAK planes they always get grounded when they fly thru our base. Takes weeks to get them back into airworthiness machines.
 
Hello,

I have a few random questions:

If you are hired with at least 1200 TT, what are the odds of you getting the EMB as a FO?
Is that a senior position or do most people request/get the PIC piston twin jobs?
Is it feasible to upgrade directly from FO in the EMB to PIC, or would they send you to the navajo, 99, then metro/1900 etc?
If they did want PIC time before you were upgraded, could you just wait until your seniority allows you to bid a PIC aircraft in base while flying as an EMB FO?
Finally, is it worth applying for an EMB position below 1200 TT?

It seems it would be advantageous to receive instruction and perfect my flying skills with a senior captain who has years of experience and knowledge with that type of flying before jumping in full swing by myself. I just started working as a CFI so my desires could change, but this is my goal as of now.

Thanks for yalls time
 
People frequently get hired at 500 hours in the emb FO spot. 1200hrs is only for PIC. And you will have to go thru the 99 metro/1900 before PIC on the emb.
But last I heard we lost two Brasilia runs in Texas so I doubt were hiring,
 
SIC FO in the EMB pays way less than the PIC spots; around $23,000/yr. If you really want the Brasilia, go in as an FO and then get dual qual'd in a PA31 or Be99 to get your PIC time up. It will help you with two requirements. You will be getting PIC/PIC turbine time and flying a Part 25 aircraft requiring two crew members.
 
SA227driver said:
The B99 has a crew door with a removable ladder that lets out next to the left engine. If there is no cargo in the back you can exit the aircraft through a crew door back to the airstairs or cargo door.
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False. The BE99 requires yoga classes 3 times a week in order to contort oneself out of the "door". It's more of a full time used emergency exit. The pilot must do a 6 step process of putting hands out, contorting ones neck, then shoulders, then sort of a roll. At that point the pilot must figure out a way to step out without tripping or falling face first. If you were luck to install the latter correctly, then you will not plummet to your death. Extra steps must be taken when raining to insure that you don't step on the seat and have a wet ass for the rest of the day. A preflight briefing for the FO is in order on a day with precipitation as well.
 
scooter2525 said:
False. The BE99 requires yoga classes 3 times a week in order to contort oneself out of the "door". It's more of a full time used emergency exit. The pilot must do a 6 step process of putting hands out, contorting ones neck, then shoulders, then sort of a roll. At that point the pilot must figure out a way to step out without tripping or falling face first. If you were luck to install the latter correctly, then you will not plummet to your death. Extra steps must be taken when raining to insure that you don't step on the seat and have a wet ass for the rest of the day. A preflight briefing for the FO is in order on a day with precipitation as well.
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I'm back in the 99...so true I about fell trying to get my fat butt in it.
 
scooter2525 said:
False. The BE99 requires yoga classes 3 times a week in order to contort oneself out of the "door". It's more of a full time used emergency exit. The pilot must do a 6 step process of putting hands out, contorting ones neck, then shoulders, then sort of a roll. At that point the pilot must figure out a way to step out without tripping or falling face first. If you were luck to install the latter correctly, then you will not plummet to your death. Extra steps must be taken when raining to insure that you don't step on the seat and have a wet ass for the rest of the day. A preflight briefing for the FO is in order on a day with precipitation as well.
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Weekly appointments with the chiropractor after 3000lbs a day that you load/unload.
 
scooter2525 said:
I wasn't THAT out of shape. It's not too taxing to "ask" the FO to help unload. And they pay for the privilege.
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My problem was, I'm tall enough, there's no way to be in the back of that thing and have my back in a correct lifting position.
 
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