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Search: Posts Made By: LRdriver II
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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Mar 2008, 13:06
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By LRdriver II

yea, and the fuel truck guys who dont understand,...

yea, and the fuel truck guys who dont understand, the handlers who say "yes, yes" and forget about you, the caterers who never show up with extra ice as requested (even when its 50$ a bag LOL..)
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Mar 2008, 08:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,970
Posted By LRdriver II

gotta be higher than that.... those are current...

gotta be higher than that.... those are current 604 captain levels these days..
I am more curious to know how many 550's are actually operating in Europe asopposed to Globals?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
22nd Mar 2008, 10:43
Replies: 15
Views: 1,597
Posted By LRdriver II

Its easy to go into information-overload as the...

Its easy to go into information-overload as the glass cockpit will give you so much. So being able to take what you need at any given time is the key, but like everybody else says, it doenst take a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Feb 2008, 11:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,865
Posted By LRdriver II

As a danish person, you are used to a functioning...

As a danish person, you are used to a functioning public transport system.

But in the UK, it is too unreliable and expensive to be considered an option. Unless you live right next to the station...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Feb 2008, 13:29
Replies: 122
Views: 40,385
Posted By LRdriver II

I had an on-line personality eval sent to me and...

I had an on-line personality eval sent to me and had to be finished prior to the interview day (2-3 hours work at your own pace at home)
On the day, short company intro, followed by tech exam...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Jan 2008, 12:38
Replies: 28
Views: 11,176
Posted By LRdriver II

Whoa there!! I did not quit for that reason at...

Whoa there!!
I did not quit for that reason at all... more the company managements blase attitude towards anything safety oriented as the customer-satisfaction and profit overrode all that.
I...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Jan 2008, 21:55
Replies: 28
Views: 11,176
Posted By LRdriver II

He was recommended by somebody else in the...

He was recommended by somebody else in the company when they where looking for an F/O... the boss liked him and he got thrown onto a course (but had to pay for the rating himself.. which I think is...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Jan 2008, 14:56
Replies: 28
Views: 11,176
Posted By LRdriver II

LoL.... its all about contacts and networking and...

LoL.... its all about contacts and networking and being in right spot at right time. I have never received a job via purely a resume being sent out cold. There is alot of legwork involved and if you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2008, 20:39
Replies: 182
Views: 28,317
Posted By LRdriver II

Same Bob from Ford air yes.. Nice kid...

Same Bob from Ford air yes..

Nice kid though.. chatted with him at Andrewsfield where he was washing airplanes, fueling and working behind bar. Shows that he is into aviation instead of the rest...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Jan 2008, 12:01
Replies: 17
Views: 5,493
Posted By LRdriver II

The overspeed comes through one of the 3 small...

The overspeed comes through one of the 3 small speakers... that I do know of personal experience :} :E
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Jan 2008, 21:04
Replies: 17
Views: 5,493
Posted By LRdriver II

erm....no... to be honest i cant remember which...

erm....no... to be honest i cant remember which ones they use as its been too long since i flew the 60.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Jan 2008, 13:36
Replies: 17
Views: 5,493
Posted By LRdriver II

Yes.. the config warnings, overspeed warnings...

Yes.. the config warnings, overspeed warnings etc.. come from those small horns on the FO cb panel.

normal 2500fpm planned decents are at more than idle yes... but be warned that if you are just...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Jan 2008, 16:57
Replies: 17
Views: 5,493
Posted By LRdriver II

For passenger comfort I always worked with a...

For passenger comfort I always worked with a standard 3degree profile... roughly 2500fpm... not 5000fpm LOL..

Also plan on 1000fpm the last 1000ft climb so you dont spit the boss in the ceiling ...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jan 2008, 11:55
Replies: 119
Views: 65,284
Posted By LRdriver II

That is NOT... I repeat again... NOOOOOT what is...

That is NOT... I repeat again... NOOOOOT what is being said here.

As if we would be that stupid to launch with iced up wings by adding 5kts.. jeez.. what do you take us for. Having flown Lears and...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Jan 2008, 19:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,453
Posted By LRdriver II

Well.. how long is a piece of string? The jobs...

Well.. how long is a piece of string?
The jobs all have their good sides and bad sides and it depends what you see as priority.
With 1000hrs you should grab the first and best job on business jets...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2007, 11:53
Replies: 119
Views: 65,284
Posted By LRdriver II

Speed is life.. amen to that. Coming from a...

Speed is life.. amen to that.

Coming from a Lear 60 and now captain on a 604, I have the utmost respect for any sort of wing contamination and any doubts always end in a de-icing.

The...
Forum: Nordic Forum
25th Dec 2007, 21:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By LRdriver II

Yep, Same here, no money changed hands.. I only...

Yep,
Same here, no money changed hands.. I only had to show I had 500+ hours in multicrew aircraft (certified multicrew.. not SIC kingair 200 and that sort of crap)
Forum: Tech Log
14th Dec 2007, 16:17
Replies: 19
Views: 3,294
Posted By LRdriver II

I am soooo happy I aint flying in and out of BIRK...

I am soooo happy I aint flying in and out of BIRK anymore... :E


(just for info.. the runway in BIRK is made of such a super-duper material, it is never WET.. ever.. )
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Dec 2007, 15:35
Replies: 27
Views: 5,670
Posted By LRdriver II

So let me see if I got this right, people are...

So let me see if I got this right, people are leaving Twinjet to go to an outfit that dont actually have any airplanes yet?..
What gives?
Can somebody PM the lowdown on this as I am currently...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Dec 2007, 16:31
Replies: 46
Views: 8,251
Posted By LRdriver II

I think both industries have fecking huuge chips...

I think both industries have fecking huuge chips on their respective shoulders and we both generalize grossly to be contentious on place like here. I have met arrogant twits in both industries and I...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Dec 2007, 22:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Posted By LRdriver II

CJdriver is right... follow his advice and sell...

CJdriver is right... follow his advice and sell that huuuuge jeppesen case you got flogged in flightschool on Ebay, 737 stickers and all... :}

I carry a laptop bag that also doubles as a small...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Nov 2007, 17:02
Replies: 3
Views: 2,273
Posted By LRdriver II

LRdriver here.. Looking for 604 work here.....

LRdriver here..

Looking for 604 work here.. both FAA and JAA :ok:
Forum: Nordic Forum
19th Nov 2007, 10:11
Replies: 27
Views: 5,125
Posted By LRdriver II

You got to fly a pretty shiney jet.. so of course...

You got to fly a pretty shiney jet.. so of course its worth it!!!

MAybe a good warning to all the other peeps who sell their soul and grannys kidney to fly a jet without reading the actual...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Nov 2007, 10:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,655
Posted By LRdriver II

I am a 604 freelance captain (FAA and JAA) and...

I am a 604 freelance captain (FAA and JAA) and those are the rates I charge (600£+ 70£ perdiem.. travel days count as days.. Client pays hotel and transfers)

Anybody need part time or full time...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Oct 2007, 01:12
Replies: 14
Views: 1,659
Posted By LRdriver II

yep, study the VOR circle to land, needs good CRM...

yep, study the VOR circle to land, needs good CRM especially at night with all those damn lights. Also beware the TEB5 departure asmentioned, and fuel plan for starting your descent 300 miles out as...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
22nd Sep 2007, 12:48
Replies: 5
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Views: 2,226
Posted By LRdriver II

memorize limitations and memory items before...

memorize limitations and memory items before arriving.. that will make things alot easier and leave you time to understand systems etc..
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
20th Sep 2007, 20:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,151
Posted By LRdriver II

i'd say 4500-5000 euro pmonth with perdiems on top

i'd say 4500-5000 euro pmonth with perdiems on top
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Sep 2007, 11:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By LRdriver II

Forget flying JAA reg'd aircraft without a JAA...

Forget flying JAA reg'd aircraft without a JAA ticket, but I'm sure somebody could point you towards VP reg'd aircraft where your FAA ticket is legal for a validation without any hassels.
(That is...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Sep 2007, 10:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By LRdriver II

Anything is possible.. we hired a 400TT...

Anything is possible.. we hired a 400TT boy-wonder on the CL604 with typerating costs split 50/50 as this ensured some loyalty for a year or two hehe..
Hard work for us training captains but...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2007, 09:20
Replies: 44
Views: 17,485
Posted By LRdriver II

Bandit country... all in a days work for us...

Bandit country... all in a days work for us corporate guys. Like anywhere else be cautious, take no crap from ATC and be in charge of your aircraft.Cant really see what the problem is, you are all...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Jul 2007, 16:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,673
Posted By LRdriver II

Hang on..you are doing an initial, so you wont...

Hang on..you are doing an initial, so you wont have any time for all that sight seeing touristy stuff... You will be spending your time studying or in the FTD and in class/sim. So if you really want...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Jul 2007, 16:41
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By LRdriver II

http://www.landings.com/evird.acgi$pass*94919102!_...

http://www.landings.com/evird.acgi$pass*94919102!_h-www.landings.com/_landings/pages/search/search_namd_full.html


try this, it might help somehow
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Jul 2007, 16:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By LRdriver II

Crap salaries though.. but that seems to be a...

Crap salaries though.. but that seems to be a german thing..
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jul 2007, 14:25
Replies: 147
Views: 22,842
Posted By LRdriver II

Yep.. "Cleared for the option" was one way my...

Yep..
"Cleared for the option" was one way my instructor could mess with my mind during pre-solo training as you didnt know what to expect, Bump'n'go, full stop or Go Around. :ooh:
Forum: Nordic Forum
8th Jul 2007, 17:00
Replies: 25
Views: 5,768
Posted By LRdriver II

At et firma beder dig om at binde dig i X-antal...

At et firma beder dig om at binde dig i X-antal aar efter at de har betalt rating er OK.. det er alle de idioter som gladligt betaler deres egen rating naar firmaet vifter med et jet-job som skal...
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