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Again, it is about the level of experience. TOPS operators believe that a 1,000 hour pilot is more experienced than a 200 hour pilot. He/she has flown more, (obviously) and is probably better equipped to handle an emergency should one occur. Take a look at drivers--the rental companies will not rent to anyone under the age of 25.....why do you think that is? Your insurance is higher if you have a teen driver in the house.....same principle. You said you flew in Oregon, by the same principle who is better equipped to drive in the snow---with your family in the back of the car: a teenager who has been driving for a year, or someone mid-20's lets say that has been driving for 8 year?
When you have a few thousand hours, I challenge you to look back and compare your skill level at 400 hours, and you will notice a difference in both physical skill and attitude.
When you have a few thousand hours, I challenge you to look back and compare your skill level at 400 hours, and you will notice a difference in both physical skill and attitude.
,...but I guess as long as there's a pilot surplus, you can be as ridiculous as you want. A few thousand hours and I won't be flying as safe and leisurely as giving rides!
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A good article about and by Gordy and his work on behalf of the Industry.
https://www.heliopsmag.com/gordy-cox...9Mh4Pq2lVk4bSM
https://www.heliopsmag.com/gordy-cox...9Mh4Pq2lVk4bSM
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From: Redding CA, or on a fire somewhere
Sure more experience is generally better. Requiring 1,000 hours to give rides though, when that 200 hour pilot is teaching newbies (a far more dangerous occupation) is utterly ridiculous.
,...but I guess as long as there's a pilot surplus, you can be as ridiculous as you want. A few thousand hours and I won't be flying as safe and leisurely as giving rides!
,...but I guess as long as there's a pilot surplus, you can be as ridiculous as you want. A few thousand hours and I won't be flying as safe and leisurely as giving rides!
Hey, if you do not like it, do not go work for a TOPS operator...plain and simple. There are plenty of non-TOPS operators out there, no one s forcing you to do anything.
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The 200 Hour Pilot teaching a new student pilot....now that fills me with absolute comfort.
Passing along one's experience is part of instructing.
Thus....I would question just what is being passed along?
Passing along one's experience is part of instructing.
Thus....I would question just what is being passed along?
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From: California
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Robbiee,
Regarding your recent posts, you have clearly dug yourself a hole... suggest you don’t dig it any deeper. Gordy and SASless have responded to your somewhat argumentative posts in a very professional manner which seem to me just gentle advice on how to progress with your flying career.....
Regarding your recent posts, you have clearly dug yourself a hole... suggest you don’t dig it any deeper. Gordy and SASless have responded to your somewhat argumentative posts in a very professional manner which seem to me just gentle advice on how to progress with your flying career.....
