05-04-2016, 08:35 PM
yeah, I just looked it up. those 6 bladed props must be pretty sweet! our C-130J's have the 6-blade q-tips and it's absolute beast!
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05-04-2016, 08:35 PM
yeah, I just looked it up. those 6 bladed props must be pretty sweet! our C-130J's have the 6-blade q-tips and it's absolute beast!
05-04-2016, 09:04 PM
(05-04-2016, 08:14 PM)jazzaviator Wrote: actually, that age only applies to fighter pilots. 27 is the cutoff for jet-jockeys. 32 is the cutoff for everything else and even that is waiverable to 42 under the appropriate circumstances. matter of fact, I have a buddy who is getting ready to head out to OCS at the age of 33 to fly cargo. granted, he's currently a flight instructor at Sky West... I must have spoken to a recruiter who wasn't well versed on the requirements. I even asked about flying different transports and the answer was the same. Interesting. At any rate, I am well above the 42 range now, so I'll stick with the air cargo until I retire or can't maneuver my way into an aircraft anymore... whatever comes first.
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05-04-2016, 09:07 PM
recruiters are the worst. there's no requirements to be a recruiter. most people take the job just because they can get stationed close to home if they choose.
It would have been nice to know this tidbit of information years ago. Wow, talking to multiple people would have been a game changer for me. At least eventually I would have received the correct information. Too bad there isn't such a thing as a "do over"...haha!
This is as close as I ever got to flying a military aircraft...Rolls-Royce Allison's version of the T-34 C. Sweet airplane to fly! A far cry from the Mentor I use to fly years ago:
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05-04-2016, 09:34 PM
(05-04-2016, 08:35 PM)jazzaviator Wrote: yeah, I just looked it up. those 6 bladed props must be pretty sweet! our C-130J's have the 6-blade q-tips and it's absolute beast! The c-130's are common over here too. I know that lakenheath and mildenhall are American operated airbases here in the UK, camped at the end of the runway of mildenhall for a night at a campsite before.
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05-04-2016, 09:35 PM
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yeah, that's pretty legit! There's a place in San Diego where you can rent old war birds and go flying. My dad is also a pilot so we rented a pair of T-6's and went out over the ocean to play for a while. turns out, he's a much better dog fighter than I am. score was 9-2.
yep. I'm familiar. I did a short stint at Molesworth. boring place to work.
05-04-2016, 09:42 PM
A friend of mine owns 2 T-6s at Gen. Dewitt Spain airport in Memphis. I've flown with him a number of times in one of them. We use to do formation aerobatics with other T-6s as well as a Pitts S2B. Those were the days! One gent brought over a Stearman 220 to keep at the airport for a period of time and asked me if I wanted a check out. Of course I couldn't resist. I flew the aircraft for 40 hours before he took it back home to Arkansas. Never knew why he brought it to Memphis. Maybe hiding it from the tax man?
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05-04-2016, 09:46 PM
super jealous!
I don't get to do much tail draggin anymore. I have access to a citabria, a taylorcraft, and an extra300 but I have yet to get my tailwheel endorsement. so I cant go play too much. and flying the T-Craft here in Colorado is absolutely pointless on a hot day -- it takes all 9k feet of runway to take off with that 68hp motor. :P
05-04-2016, 09:52 PM
Well, I got started in aerobatics in 1990 and flew a number of different aircraft. The last hot rod I got to fly was Kirby Chambliss's 2 seat Edge 540. What an great experience, to say the least.
A friend of mine had a beautiful black Taylorcraft with a 180 horses. It was a great climbing aircraft. I recall 2,000 ft/min That would be the right aircraft to have in Colorado! He flew the aircraft quite often in aerobatic competitions.
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05-04-2016, 10:41 PM
(05-04-2016, 09:52 PM)Joeflyer Wrote: Well, I got started in aerobatics in 1990 and flew a number of different aircraft. The last hot rod I got to fly was Kirby Chambliss's 2 seat Edge 540. What an great experience, to say the least. You guys are making me consider my choices later in life, to be an air traffic control officer or a pilot
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06-04-2016, 02:00 PM
why not be both, Sam? I have a few friends that are ARTCC controllers by day, then fly for fun.
like them, I enjoy flying too much to make it a job. that's why I wont fly for the airlines. I'm perfectly content with my desk job during the day and flying for leisure when I can
06-04-2016, 03:07 PM
I had every intention of flying jets once I got into the aviation profession, but after a number of 727 familiarization flights, and getting to know a number of the union pilots, I became increasingly aware that it was not a group I wanted to be involved in. Sure, the money would have been fantastic, but I wanted to have long term happiness in my career. There are many professional pilots in those ranks who practically fly part-time but get paid well over 6 figures and are not happy people. Granted, I can't paint a broad brush and say MOST are this way. Personally, it was enough for me to make the decision to stay in the turbo prop ranks. The pilots with whom I fly are down to earth, solid individuals. Of course there have been a few bad apples over the years, but the majority are awesome people. Do I regret my decision? Not in the least bit.
Jazz, we could likely find you a spot flying Caravans out your way. At least you would be home on a regular basis If you are ever interested in flying cargo, let me know
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06-04-2016, 03:50 PM
thanks for the heads-up. at present, I work for the government in Colorado Springs during the week, and fly executives in/out of Aspen, Telluride, Longmont, and Leadville twice a month on the weekends in a Piaggio Avanti. I get to fly about 16 hours a month which is enough to maintain currency and do my IPC with the Co in the process.
If you could get me a gig flying something fun, I would be all about it -- maybe an Aviat Husky or a PC-6 in the bush?!?
06-04-2016, 07:50 PM
Always wanted to fly the Avanti! I use to see one flying out of Memphis every afternoon. The sound of that aircraft is quite unique...and a fast flyer. I'm impressed
I know some people who could likely hook you up on a bush job in Alaska. Are you game for that?
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06-04-2016, 07:58 PM
nah, not right now. I'm pretty comfy where I'm at. besides. I get married on Friday and my baby is due on 02May. I'll chill here for a while.
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