Do we have any pilots????

AeroTect · 01-25-2006, 01:20 PM

2 pilots here at AeroTect. We do fly to work a couple days a week.

RBBMWE46M3 · 01-27-2006, 11:06 PM

what do you fly?

poldim · 01-29-2006, 12:31 AM

How difficult is it to get a pilots license?

shimshimhada · 01-29-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by poldim

How difficult is it to get a pilots license?

I think it varies on what you want to fly, where you want to fly, and when you want to fly.

poldim · 01-29-2006, 12:35 AM

Here is my current bird: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=151205

shimshimhada · 01-29-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by poldim

Here is my current bird: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=151205

I had a plane model that flew...then I crashed it and it's currently in my basement somewhere.

poldim · 01-29-2006, 12:43 AM

I was on the undergradute design team for AAVT: Autonomous Arial Vehicle Team last semester. Dont think I'll have time this semester though.

will1z · 02-12-2006, 01:29 PM

PP-ASEL here.

I fly a 182 with G1000 panel.

shimshimhada · 02-12-2006, 04:20 PM

Is there any vision cut-off? I know for the airforce you have to have 20/20 vision. I wear glasses when I sit in the back of class or when I'm at the movie theater.

Flyingdwarf · 02-12-2006, 04:30 PM

I might not have the money to own my own plane, but at least I am lucky enough to do it as a job. I fly the embraer 135/145. Can't think of a better job, plus I get paid to do my hobby. Just got back from work and I cant think of any other work you could get me to do on a sunday that I would actually enjoy.

Love the Stearman btw, it is gorgeous.

Happy flying.

Kamando · 02-12-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RBBMWE46M3

Just wondering if we have any fellow fly boys in here??? ...

Yes

RBBMWE46M3 · 02-12-2006, 07:00 PM

koo...very koo

fletcher969 · 02-16-2006, 09:55 AM

Commercial Instrument ME here. Went through Southern Illinois University's program (one of the top 5 in the country), finishing up my training in 1991. A LOOOONG story shortened...I don't fly for a living due to my ex's input (notice I wrote "ex?"), but every now and then I do have the pleasure of being able to do something on the weekends most others have only dreamed about. My favorite plane flown (for fun) has to be a Stearman a friend of mine owns. Slow, but sure and steady!

jet987 · 09-09-2007, 08:13 PM

I'm not a pilot, but a flight dispatcher for a major airline, work in a control room. I'm jointly responsible with the captain for the safe, legal, and efficient operation of each flight. The test for the FAA Dispatcher License is the same as the ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) test except for the a few questions that deal with more technical details of piloting.

flush01 · 09-09-2007, 11:11 PM

your own plane ? now thats balling

mesier1111 · 09-10-2007, 12:07 PM

My father was an airforce/commerical airline pilot for more than 32 years. He did vietnam, then was hired by American Airlines, went off active duty and went to the Guard, was there for 25 yrs (minus the last 6 months working intelligence at the Pentagon).

He flew for American for 32 GREAT years, retiring just a few yrs ago. Below are some pics from his last Flight on the 777 out of JFK. Loved going on trips with him, loved his company and his job. Would have flown myself but the Military said no because of two shoulders surgeries stemming from my other passion (hockey.....I have a lot of passions) and with the landscape of commerical flying and the lack of stability my thought was if I fly for the military even if I can't get a stable job with the airlines, I'll just be a lifer with the military. But once the military was not an option, I pursued other loves.

My dad is in the left seat (obviously) and he is on the left in that pic with the FO. Ask me any questions you guys want about the pics, they are great shots, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE 777. "IF IT AIN'T BOEING, I AIN'T GOING!!!"

DFW_M · 09-10-2007, 01:06 PM

777 is the best bird ever made...

Commercial (SEL + MEL), CFI, CFII, CFI-MEI here

How easy is it to get a license?
I'd say fairly easy. The instrument part is more challenging, but comes as a routine with the practice...
And yes, once you learn it, it does stay with you forever, however, practice is needed to stay ahead of the airplane...

mesier1111 · 09-11-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr325i

777 is the best bird ever made...

Commercial (SEL + MEL), CFI, CFII, CFI-MEI here

How easy is it to get a license?
I'd say fairly easy. The instrument part is more challenging, but comes as a routine with the practice...
And yes, once you learn it, it does stay with you forever, however, practice is needed to stay ahead of the airplane...

Yes, its a great plane. Boeing in general I believe makes a much better product than MD did before Boeing bought them and definitely better than airbus......commerically speaking of course. Military jets are a whole other ball of wax.

ChadE · 01-12-2008, 07:47 PM

Bringing this back...

Im a FO for ASA flying the CRJ-200

Anybody else here airline pilot?

The_Blob · 01-12-2008, 10:38 PM

I'm planning to go back to school as a commercial airplane pilot. I've been flying flight simulators since I was a little kid and I've always had a great interest in anything aviation, including drawing, designing, and building airplanes.

Greeney · 01-12-2008, 10:42 PM

I fly, just soloed a few weeks back! This summer I plan to do my Instrument and Multi training hopefully commercial next year!

http://www.logshare.com/log.jsp?emai...e@macsnack.com

PS - dr325i, lets go fly some time!

ScheerSpeed · 01-13-2008, 01:17 AM

im getting my private license!!!

01-25-2006, 01:20 PM	#23
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01-29-2006, 12:31 AM	#25
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poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 303 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	I was on the undergradute design team for AAVT: Autonomous Arial Vehicle Team last semester. Dont think I'll have time this semester though. __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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02-12-2006, 01:29 PM	#30
will1z Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 M5 Silver Grey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	PP-ASEL here. I fly a 182 with G1000 panel.
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02-12-2006, 04:20 PM	#31
shimshimhada Brigadier General 443 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	Is there any vision cut-off? I know for the airforce you have to have 20/20 vision. I wear glasses when I sit in the back of class or when I'm at the movie theater.
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Flyingdwarf First Officer 14 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 320d M Sports Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Yorks, UK iTrader: (0)	I might not have the money to own my own plane, but at least I am lucky enough to do it as a job. I fly the embraer 135/145. Can't think of a better job, plus I get paid to do my hobby. Just got back from work and I cant think of any other work you could get me to do on a sunday that I would actually enjoy. Love the Stearman btw, it is gorgeous. Happy flying. __________________ E90 320d M Sport \| Black Sapphire \|6 Speed Manual \| Blue Shadow Cloth/Alcantara \| 193s \| Individual Sun Protection \| Rain Sensor + Automatic Headlight Control \| 6 CD \| Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System
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02-16-2006, 09:55 AM	#35
fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Commercial Instrument ME here. Went through Southern Illinois University's program (one of the top 5 in the country), finishing up my training in 1991. A LOOOONG story shortened...I don't fly for a living due to my ex's input (notice I wrote "ex?"), but every now and then I do have the pleasure of being able to do something on the weekends most others have only dreamed about. My favorite plane flown (for fun) has to be a Stearman a friend of mine owns. Slow, but sure and steady! __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery
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09-09-2007, 11:11 PM	#37
flush01 Major 46 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: 33m@%#ing5 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	your own plane ? now thats balling
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09-10-2007, 12:07 PM	#38
mesier1111 Banned 38 Rep 1,626 Posts Drives: 335i coupe, titanium Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA iTrader: (0)	My father was an airforce/commerical airline pilot for more than 32 years. He did vietnam, then was hired by American Airlines, went off active duty and went to the Guard, was there for 25 yrs (minus the last 6 months working intelligence at the Pentagon). He flew for American for 32 GREAT years, retiring just a few yrs ago. Below are some pics from his last Flight on the 777 out of JFK. Loved going on trips with him, loved his company and his job. Would have flown myself but the Military said no because of two shoulders surgeries stemming from my other passion (hockey.....I have a lot of passions) and with the landscape of commerical flying and the lack of stability my thought was if I fly for the military even if I can't get a stable job with the airlines, I'll just be a lifer with the military. But once the military was not an option, I pursued other loves. My dad is in the left seat (obviously) and he is on the left in that pic with the FO. Ask me any questions you guys want about the pics, they are great shots, and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE 777. "IF IT AIN'T BOEING, I AIN'T GOING!!!" Attached Images
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09-10-2007, 01:06 PM	#39
DFW_M Major General 1677 Rep 6,595 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	777 is the best bird ever made... Commercial (SEL + MEL), CFI, CFII, CFI-MEI here How easy is it to get a license? I'd say fairly easy. The instrument part is more challenging, but comes as a routine with the practice... And yes, once you learn it, it does stay with you forever, however, practice is needed to stay ahead of the airplane...
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01-12-2008, 07:47 PM	#41
ChadE Major 112 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davidson NC iTrader: (0)	Bringing this back... Im a FO for ASA flying the CRJ-200 Anybody else here airline pilot? __________________ "When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!" - Coach K
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The_Blob Second Lieutenant 486 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm planning to go back to school as a commercial airplane pilot. I've been flying flight simulators since I was a little kid and I've always had a great interest in anything aviation, including drawing, designing, and building airplanes.
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01-12-2008, 10:42 PM	#43
Greeney Brigadier General 213 Rep 3,836 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	I fly, just soloed a few weeks back! This summer I plan to do my Instrument and Multi training hopefully commercial next year! http://www.logshare.com/log.jsp?emai...e@macsnack.com PS - dr325i, lets go fly some time! __________________ 11' E90 M3 6MT \| Jerez Black \| Black Ext./Carbon \| ZCP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZTP \| 302 \| 403 \| 507 \| 5AC \| 655 \| 6FL \| 752 \| 15' F80 M3 6MT \| Black Saphire \| Black Full \| ZEC \| ZLP \| 2VF \| 2VZ \| 5DL \| 688 \|
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01-13-2008, 01:17 AM	#44
ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	im getting my private license!!!
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