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Discussions About Being Bald => General Discussion => Topic started by: goingbald20 on August 11, 2012, 01:44:04 AM

Title: Any pilots in here?
Post by: goingbald20 on August 11, 2012, 01:44:04 AM
I currently hold my private pilot license! Also working on my instrument ratings right now.

My dream is to become an Airline pilot someday.

It will be cool to know any pilots on here or at least people who really love aviation.  8)
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: Tyler on August 11, 2012, 02:37:45 AM
That's an awesome dream!  Go for it!  I love flying in planes...I just prefer someone else to do the flying.
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: Beardman on August 11, 2012, 02:49:00 AM
We had a pilot join just recently, but he seems to have just flown on by...  ::)
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: Tyler on August 11, 2012, 03:05:52 AM
 #oC^^t

We had a pilot join just recently, but he seems to have just flown on by...  ::)
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: Beardman on August 11, 2012, 03:08:10 AM
Hey, cmon now! You guys have yet to get a taste of my punny side... I love them, and they always get an eye roll from my friends!
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: Tyler on August 11, 2012, 03:09:17 AM
 ::)

Hey, cmon now! You guys have yet to get a taste of my punny side... I love them, and they always get an eye roll from my friends!
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: tomgallagher on August 11, 2012, 07:55:06 AM
I currently hold my private pilot license! Also working on my instrument ratings right now.

My dream is to become an Airline pilot someday.

It will be cool to know any pilots on here or at least people who really love aviation.  8)

Sure there are goingbald20. Commercial ticket and Instrument Rating here.
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: mrzed on August 11, 2012, 08:51:27 AM
Yes, there are pilots on here.  Just keep your eyes open. Watch the profile pictures for guys in uniform.

Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: PilotJeff on August 11, 2012, 09:02:40 AM
Someone told me there are pilots here. Maybe even a flight instructor?
 :D
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: Beardman on August 11, 2012, 09:13:26 AM
They are all landing in this thread now! Lol, I knew we had some :) :)
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: mrzed on August 11, 2012, 09:43:07 AM
landing under VFR
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: PilotJeff on August 11, 2012, 10:29:09 AM
landing under VFR


IFR here in GA today. Low clouds. Still fun though :)
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: goingbald20 on August 12, 2012, 12:09:13 AM
Wow, that's good to know that there are people in SBG that share the great passion of flying.


Pilot Jeff, which airline are you working for?
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: goingbald20 on August 12, 2012, 12:12:38 AM
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That's an awesome dream!  Go for it!  I love flying in planes...I just prefer someone else to do the flying.

Thanks Tyler, I'm definitely going for it. And I prefer to do the flying, I like to be in control up there.
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: goingbald20 on August 12, 2012, 12:16:32 AM
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Sure there are goingbald20. Commercial ticket and Instrument Rating here.

That's cool Tom, did you work as a pilot? Or did you just fly as a hobby?
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: TheSlyBear on August 12, 2012, 12:39:26 AM
My partner is a pilot and a CFI. Strange things is that he's afraid of heights -- except when he has wings.
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: tomgallagher on August 12, 2012, 09:02:59 AM
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Sure there are goingbald20. Commercial ticket and Instrument Rating here.

That's cool Tom, did you work as a pilot? Or did you just fly as a hobby?

Ferried new planes from the factory to new owners or dealerships.
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: kalbo on August 12, 2012, 09:12:08 PM
My dream career is to be a pilot.
Happy to see you posted your avatar Goingbald20.
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: PilotJeff on August 13, 2012, 06:59:09 AM
Wow, that's good to know that there are people in SBG that share the great passion of flying.


Pilot Jeff, which airline are you working for?

I am currently an Instructor Pilot for Falcon Aviation. CFI, CFII, MEI, and AGI.

I am still undecided on whether I want to go to an airline or not for a career, but I am planning to try it. I currently have interviewed with ExpressJet airlines and have been invited to interview with SkyWest airlines.
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: PilotJeff on August 13, 2012, 07:03:57 AM
My dream career is to be a pilot.
Happy to see you posted your avatar Goingbald20.

If you are planning on becoming an airline pilot, you really need to start flying now. Plan on spending 12 months (if you do your training full time) to complete all your necessary certificates and ratings. You can expect to follow that 12 months up with another 12 to 18 months teaching guys to fly as a CFI in order to reach the required 1500 hours of flight time.

I will post more for you tonight as I am currently at work.

Later!
Title: Re: Any pilots in here?
Post by: kalbo on August 13, 2012, 10:44:17 PM
Thanks for the advise Jeff but at this point in my life it is financially impossible to chase my dream.  :)