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Forum: North America

12th May 2017, 17:10

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

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Posted By boofhead

Again, it is the perception. A youngster sees...

Again, it is the perception. A youngster sees 1000 hours of more time needed to meet the requirements for a job in the Regionals (minimum legal was 500). When s/he is looking at a career this is a...

Forum: North America

12th May 2017, 15:02

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

Perception has a lot to do with it. A young...

Perception has a lot to do with it. A young person out of school choosing a career could see a way to get enough time to be acceptable to an airline, could maybe get the CFI job, a stint flying...

Forum: North America

11th May 2017, 16:43

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

You do seem to be avoiding the fact that your...

You do seem to be avoiding the fact that your location inevitably has an impact resulting in a relatively small pool of pilots willing to apply. Having worked occasionally in Alaska it became obvious...

Forum: North America

11th May 2017, 02:23

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

I don't understand you. What hasn't changed? If...

I don't understand you. What hasn't changed? If you want a job flying a C207 you need 500 hours. If you want to fly floats you need float time. If you want to fly multi you need a multi rating. ...

Forum: North America

10th May 2017, 22:11

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

When I needed flight time I joined the CAP. A...

When I needed flight time I joined the CAP. A very capable organization. I still fly for them. However gas did not cost $5 or more, only $1. Flight time for the airplane (172) was $35 an hour. ...

Forum: North America

10th May 2017, 18:31

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

Thanks for your comments. I have been...

Thanks for your comments. I have been entertained.

It was funny to read that pilots think they are as good and as well-trained and educated as Doctors and engineers although most have not been...

Forum: North America

10th May 2017, 00:58

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

Oh I like that, thank you! Made my day.

Oh I like that, thank you!

Made my day.

Forum: North America

9th May 2017, 23:15

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

Look at this if you really want to know the...

Look at this if you really want to know the facts: https://www.mba.aero/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Mar.17_Pilot_Shortage_article.pdf

And this: The Coming U.S. Pilot Shortage Is Real | Commercial...

Forum: North America

9th May 2017, 22:36

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

I guess that the articles published by trade...

I guess that the articles published by trade magazines and online reporting concerning the shortage are not in your reading list, nor do you actively fly as a CFI, where you will see very few...

Forum: North America

9th May 2017, 17:51

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

There have been discussions by the FAA to change...

There have been discussions by the FAA to change the 1500 rule so your statement that they have to live with it is patently untrue. Similarly the reduction in time for USAF pilots to fly for the...

Forum: North America

8th May 2017, 20:04

Replies: 66

The imminent death of US aviation

Views: 17,722

Posted By boofhead

The imminent death of US aviation

Since the FAA brought in the rule for a SIC to have 1500 hours and an ATP in order to sit in the right seat of a Part 121 airliner we have seen many signs that this is going to destroy the aviation...

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