Blackhawk
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Yeah, there are only a few around. When I lived in El Paso there was a C-140 for the same rate. Even this J-3 you have to look to find it. Small grass strip.
Bridging the gap?
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The school I have instructed for has a super cub available solo with easy rental minimums but doesn't help you because it is on the other side of the country.
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I'm planning on "solving the problem" by buying my own, hopefully!
BravoHotel
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I just wanted to say thank you for everyone's input.
The operator of that facility saw a post I had on a Caravan FB group and said give him a call. Maybe I can fly weekends that I am not working for the Air Force. My orders will carry me through September, potentially a little longer because I am fighting the AF on a DNIF issue that is a real drag.
The only way I can "fly" FRED is in the simulator.
I thought about that, I may pursue that after my full time commitment with the AF. A friend of mine works for Sierra Academy and they said they would pay for me to get my CFI.
I am definitely staying the Reserves. Our pilots seem to manage that pretty well. If I am able to accrue the hours needed by the end of my orders I most definitely would go for the airlines. But a friend of mine also told me "boxes don't complain." There seems to be good and bad in either direction, but I really don't know the exact specifics to go one way or another. I do know I want to fly, and make the most money I comfortably can in the process.
The operator of that facility saw a post I had on a Caravan FB group and said give him a call. Maybe I can fly weekends that I am not working for the Air Force. My orders will carry me through September, potentially a little longer because I am fighting the AF on a DNIF issue that is a real drag.
Potentially after my orders are completed and I return to being a traditional reservist I could look into something like that to close that gap.
The Army has FEs?
The only way I can "fly" FRED is in the simulator.I thought about that, I may pursue that after my full time commitment with the AF. A friend of mine works for Sierra Academy and they said they would pay for me to get my CFI.
I am definitely staying the Reserves. Our pilots seem to manage that pretty well. If I am able to accrue the hours needed by the end of my orders I most definitely would go for the airlines. But a friend of mine also told me "boxes don't complain." There seems to be good and bad in either direction, but I really don't know the exact specifics to go one way or another. I do know I want to fly, and make the most money I comfortably can in the process.
Blackhawk
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Boxes may not complain, but the people who want the boxes sure do. Many of the smaller companies play quite loose with crew rest regulations (they pretty much ignore the "look back" rule). Even flying for the larger haulers such as FexEx and UPS can be exhausting. I must say on the 121 pax side it is quite nice having the authority of FAR 117.
Staying in the reserves can be a big help. Gives you a chance at extra income and, if you are called up for an extended period you still accrue seniority. I know one guy who was accepted to flight school, active duty. He will probably be back in about seven years (if the airline is still around), and be pretty senior.
Staying in the reserves can be a big help. Gives you a chance at extra income and, if you are called up for an extended period you still accrue seniority. I know one guy who was accepted to flight school, active duty. He will probably be back in about seven years (if the airline is still around), and be pretty senior.