C172 aerial mapping (northern states)
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floridabeachbum
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Hey wants his pilots to be at a certain weight too. Which is illogical but it's his company.
Hah seriously? It's a friggin 172 with one person and sometimes baggage.
abolton1
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floridabeachbum
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When I was at Desert Winds it wasn't a problem and I know some guys have the plane packed out with their stuff. Northern states allegedly did some sort of study and they are claiming that a fat pilot cost them more fuel transportation time etc. Since pictometry it's paying the bills why should They even care? That's why I liked flying with Desert Winds. Chief pilot Bryan Porter didn't care what color you are your wieght or anything else all he cared about was could you fly the lines and follow his instructions.
Finny
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Either way..... For Nick to drop his requirement down to 400tt means that he is having trouble finding pilots. Efficiency and safety are his two big emphasis areas, so if you sell him on those you shouldn't have a problem getting hired on.
Apply for all of the picto venders, see which ones you like the most, then go where ever you think best fits you. For me being an employee, not a contract pilot, and having a set per diem was a better fit than the other picto venders. To each their own I suppose.
Apply for all of the picto venders, see which ones you like the most, then go where ever you think best fits you. For me being an employee, not a contract pilot, and having a set per diem was a better fit than the other picto venders. To each their own I suppose.
blaquehawk99
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Wait...What!?! How much? I am 215 at 15% bodyfat? Would that preclude me from flying for NA?
They're not the only vendor hiring right now. If Northern States really will discriminate like that they'll be the ones scrambling to find guys to take the lowest pay of all the vendors. It's still a good gig compared to a lot of low tt opportunities. If you can't get on with AA then go apply for Skylens. I've met a few of the DWAS (Skylens predecessor) and they all seemed like really good guys. Landcare should still be looking for pilots as well.
abolton1
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SPs can't carry as much as the older 172s.
nwpac
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I flew for those guys a long time ago and I am 215 as well. If I remember correctly he had something to say about my weight but when we met in person it was a non-issue.
I flew for those guys a long time ago and I am 215 as well. If I remember correctly he had something to say about my weight but when we met in person it was a non-issue.
blaquehawk99
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That's good to hear. Flying aerial survey is definitely an integral part of my master plan to rule the skies! Bwa ha ha ha....wait...you didn't hear that did you? Seriously, I do want to fly survey; it sounds like a good gig for a single guy to get good hours and save up some money.
elmetal
Ain't nobody got time for that
Don't forget you get to meet some pretty amazing people that our country is filled with, tour the country without really realizing it, and make what I consider to be some lifelong friends.
I'm in 121 now, but I wouldn't change a thing about my survey experience.
abolton1
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Aw shucks
nwpac
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It was a really good experience and I definitely met some interesting people. I wouldn't do it again-married w/kid now- but I am so glad that I had the opportunity to try it out. I learned a lot and gained some serious time in my logbook.
Good luck bhawk99 if you go that route.
Good luck bhawk99 if you go that route.
blaquehawk99
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That's my primary reason for becoming a pilot. I recently read a blog written by one of the JCer's about aerial survey. His stories were great!
There are some great gigs to mature to if you do like survey and you could upgrade to in a season if not two. Aspen Helo, Keystone Aerial, Fugro Geospatial, Surdex and I know I'm missing a few. Keystone, Fugro and Surdex all have turboprops in their fleet. It seems like most if not all Pictometry vendors want new guys and I think every single one of them has you reach your maximum pay after your second year. That said if you're outgoing and don't mind hanging around the FBO it seems like most guys in charter, corporate and freight are all too glad to sit around and • so you may get some solid leads on other jobs that rarely if ever get posted.
abolton1
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Spencer?