Seggy
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Unrelated to the accident... Andy is writing for the WSJ now? Good for him.
He has been since 2009 at least.
Unrelated to the accident... Andy is writing for the WSJ now? Good for him.
evidence of being a substandard pilot?
What amazes me (if the flight times are correct) is that the Captain only had 6000 hours flying for UPS and was at the company since 1990. That really isn't that much time as it averages to about 21 hours per month. Is that normal at UPS @DE727UPS?
Yes, Lake Woebegon Airlines...
I'm averaging less than 15 hours a month for almost a year and a half.What amazes me (if the flight times are correct) is that the Captain only had 6000 hours flying for UPS and was at the company since 1990. That really isn't that much time as it averages to about 21 hours per month. Is that normal at UPS @DE727UPS?
I'm on that plan. Been on my current rig for 3 years almost to the day now...juuuust broke 1,000 in type.I'm averaging less than 15 hours a month for almost a year and a half.
I remember BFI-YVR was like that. Week on, week off. I also did LAS-PHX as an S/O that was like that. DFW-EFD week on, week off, with vacation would get you there. Even WAW-CGN back when you did that like 5 days a month was pretty low block. What's the big deal? Isn't it like that at Delta?
Which is why the idea of getting that much time off at an airline sounds fantastic to me. One would have time for real flying, outside of work.Funny thing, I still actually like flying.
I have a buddy who has the ideal corporate gig everyone dreams of, flying a three holed Falcon maybe 10-15 hours a month. He loves being at home and not having to fly, but then again he has no career aspirations beyond his part 91 gig.
I have a buddy who has the ideal corporate gig everyone dreams of, flying a three holed Falcon maybe 10-15 hours a month. He loves being at home and not having to fly, but then again he has no career aspirations beyond his part 91 gig.
jwp_145 said:More ammunition for ALPA to fight FAR117.
We still do 'real' flying on the EM2, I think. It is certainly more "fun" and hands on than the Embry Riddle Jet was.Which is why the idea of getting that much time off at an airline sounds fantastic to me. One would have time for real flying, outside of work.
Working with people who don't like flying can be anywhere from an average to a miserable experience, with the median somewhere on the 'miserable' side.Funny thing, I still actually like flying. I enjoy doing a good 60hrs or so per month, makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something.