Ohhhhhhh man

[SeanD]

Ill give this place less than a year before they vanish. Just a hunch.

 

[surreal1221]

Yeah, its an 'article' written by that same Lane Wallace that did such a magnificent job on the U-2 pieces.

Even worse. . .an ad, yes, is one thing. . .but an article. . .amazing.

Has Lane ever flown in an airline cockpit professionally?

 

[Crockrocket94]

Ill give this place less than a year before they vanish. Just a hunch.

The worst thing was they furloghed a bunch of people who paid 30grand to fly for 250 hrs in the 1900 with them. Ohhhh the pain there.

 

[ASpilot2be]

The best part of Flying Magazine are the articles by Martha Lunken, and Lane Wallace.

 

[DeltaAVL]

Haven't read it yet (because I live out in the Boonies), but I think we ought to send in some feedback about the article. Flying is pretty good about getting reader feedback in the magazine itself, so maybe the voice of reason could be heard.

Alas, I'm surprised they let that print. And I bet Captain Abend isn't too happy about it either..

 

[SoCalAprch]

Totally Agree...

 

[meritflyer]

Wonder what our resident Gulfstreamer would have to say on the subject?

 

[OldTownPilot]

The best part of Flying Magazine are the REAL articles by Martha Lunken, and Lane Wallace.

Fixed it for ya

I was disappointed that Martha doesn't have a piece in this one. Plus they went from their glued binding format to a smaller stapled magazine. All in all a very disappointing issue.

 

[High_Alpha]

I agree that Martha Lunken and Lane Wallace are the most enjoyable writers at Flying now.

I miss "Vectors" and "Bax Seat."

 

[MikeD]

Well Mike, the difference is you won't see it ever in Airline Pilot.

Yes.....my point. Hence the big smiley face at the end!

 

[surreal1221]

Wonder what our resident Gulfstreamer would have to say on the subject?

The same thing he says about it every time it's brought up.

It's a bad idea and he wouldn't wish it upon anyone.

 

[unclenobby]

Just got a look at the article. It's interesting that the reason the guy gave for starting the programme was that he was "frustrated with the uneven quality of pilots who hired on to fly for him".....

Fair enough sounds like the solution is quite obvious....

.....But the next paragraph states that you arrive to GS with CMEL in hand and they have nothing to do with your initial training (they do mention some training partners they recommend).

So it makes sense that since you were frustrated at the quality of candidates who showed up when you paid them to fly, then better quality candidates will show up when you ask them to pay for the job?? Are you suggesting the level of training being afforded to the PFJ types is better than that was given to those "getting paid" types??

I'm getting dizzy ..... anic:

It's pretty obvious this piece was just a 2 page advert....you think they might have put a little more thought into it...
but there was a totally awsome cockpit picture on there....wicked

 

[Holocene]

If you look at the promotional video on the front page of their website, they make the claim that airlines are hiring, and that there is a shortage of pilots.

 

[DPApilot]

If you look at the promotional video on the front page of their website, they make the claim that airlines are hiring, and that there is a shortage of pilots.

And they have a picture of me, the person who taught Bob Hoover how to fly!

 

[JordanD]

The best part of Flying Magazine are the articles by Martha Lunken, and Lane Wallace.

No mention of Les Abend?
For shame, Alec. For shame.

 

[ASpilot2be]

No mention of Les Abend?
For shame, Alec. For shame.

I enjoy his articles, but they are nowhere near the writing quality of Martha or Lane.

 

[DPApilot]

No mention of Les Abend?
For shame, Alec. For shame.

I always read Jumpseat. It's my favorite!

 

[ILSstud]

so just for laughs I logged onto the Gulfstream Academy website, and I watched that video...I threw up a little in my mouth when the CO pilot asks the Gulfstream driver where he is flying to! :banghead:

"So, where are you flying to today?''

"Key West actually"

*shakes hand*

"Well, I wish you a lot of luck, and I'll see you on the line REAL soon." :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

DOH!

 

[Holocene]

"So, where are you flying to today?''

"Key West actually"

*shakes hand*

"Well, I wish you a lot of luck, and I'll see you on the line REAL soon." :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Bread line maybe.

 

[meritflyer]

The same thing he says about it every time it's brought up.

It's a bad idea and he wouldn't wish it upon anyone.

Glad to see he has a publicist.