Checking out for a few weeks...

[Rooster Cruiser]

I also know of a few DC-3's with over 100K hrs on them also.   

[G-man]

Just worked it out--my body has over 380,000 hours on it--I'm doing just fine--of course the  "oilings" help

[TheSoccerMom]

Ooooh, there's a lot of things one could add, at this point.....   

But, no doubt G-Man, you're still running at top notch condition because of your SUPERB FAA-Aproved Maintenance Program.......   

 

  

[airtac]

Sorry there soccermom.  I should have guessed it was a joke.  It is fun flying these old girls.  Lets two gear problems, multiple pumps going out, and the other day a vor got stuck.  Got to love it.  I guess I'll learn about the turbines when I get there.  Have fun with the citations rooster.  And Mom tell the guys I said hi.

See now, that's the best part about being a freight dog---No need for pansy-ass simulated emergency drills---NO SIREE!!   You get to practice the REAL stuff!

[chuckar101]

Yeah its quite the experience.  Makes the fancy aircraft that much nicer when I get there.  So when does everybody go out on contract?

[airtac]

Yeah its quite the experience.  Makes the fancy aircraft that much nicer when I get there.  So when does everybody go out on contract?

I'm due out on 6/23..........back to LKV Oregon
How many pilots does Amflite have based in OAK?    There were 33 when I started in 1983 but I was #2 in seniority within 2 years.  If things are progressing about the same, you should be burning some kerosene within 120 days--hopefully, the airplanes will get progressively nicer too!

[chuckar101]

Have fun in oregon.  We only have about 20 pilots at this time.  Trying to get some more.  I think upgrade time is about a year if you stayin oak.  We're mostly chieftans.  Only about 6 turbine runs and around 15 piston runs.  But I don't plan on staying in oak if I can get an upgrade sooner.  But your right the turnover rate is still high.  Don't know whats going to happen with the industry being the way it is.  Might get a few more longtimers.  If your not leaving till june I need to get up to santa rosa one of these weekends to grab a beer.  If I don't good luck this season.

[airtac]

Have fun in oregon.  We only have about 20 pilots at this time.  Trying to get some more.  I think upgrade time is about a year if you stayin oak.  We're mostly chieftans.  Only about 6 turbine runs and around 15 piston runs.  But I don't plan on staying in oak if I can get an upgrade sooner.  But your right the turnover rate is still high.  Don't know whats going to happen with the industry being the way it is.  Might get a few more longtimers.  If your not leaving till june I need to get up to santa rosa one of these weekends to grab a beer.  If I don't good luck this season.

Make it up here and I'll buy ya a beer or 3 AND lunch plus a coastal tour.....................707.486.3047.......lemme know

[Rooster Cruiser]

Have fun in oregon.  We only have about 20 pilots at this time.  Trying to get some more.  I think upgrade time is about a year if you stayin oak.  We're mostly chieftans.  Only about 6 turbine runs and around 15 piston runs.  But I don't plan on staying in oak if I can get an upgrade sooner.  But your right the turnover rate is still high.  Don't know whats going to happen with the industry being the way it is.  Might get a few more longtimers.  If your not leaving till june I need to get up to santa rosa one of these weekends to grab a beer.  If I don't good luck this season.

Make it up here and I'll buy ya a beer or 3 AND lunch plus a coastal tour.....................707.486.3047.......lemme know

What the heck?  No Martoonis???   

[Oddball]

maybe they are out of matoonis rooster  i think you might need to do a run up there and resupply them

[Baradium]

I am now an "employee"  and not a "contractor."   

Checkride was yesterday, went well.  Going in a minute to work on getting my ID.  New uniform should be later today as well.


Loft today, then the FAM flights tomorrow and maybe friday.  Cat II training is saturday.


Here's the route structure:
http://www.flypinnacle.com/site/our_company/route_structure.php

Once I'm online, I could end up flying anywhere except those routes going out of ATL (different a/c in ATL vs the rest of the system).  If you see a dot that goes near where you are and would like to grab a bite or the like if I end up there with a layover, drop me a line.

[Oddball]

Ah no international routes then bar oh well maybe next time

[Baradium]

Ah no international routes then bar oh well maybe next time

International routes?  Yes.

Transoceanic?  No.   

[Rooster Cruiser]

Well, I passed my checkride at the Air Ambulance today!  Beer and Strippers all around!   



Now I'm a contractor instead of a wannabe.  I start flying revenue service on Friday.  Time to make some money and recoup my investment in my type rating.

Baradium, congrats on passing and good luck to ya at Pinnacle.   

[gibbo_335]

Well, I passed my checkride at the Air Ambulance today!  Beer and Strippers all around!   



Now I'm a contractor instead of a wannabe.  I start flying revenue service on Friday.  Time to make some money and recoup my investment in my type rating.

Baradium, congrats on passing and good luck to ya at Pinnacle.   

R/C!!!!! WOO HOO MATE!!!! 
CONGRATS!!!! 

and Congrats to you too Bar!!!!!

   OOOOOoooooo  Can't wait to finish my CPL