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17th Feb 2022, 11:49
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

I think there is confusion as to what the 25...

I think there is confusion as to what the 25 hours requirement is. First we’re talking about the USA. I was a 727 F/O for 10 years and then upgraded to DC-8 Capt with zero DC-8 time. I did my upgrade...
24th Jan 2022, 00:15
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

Consol, You hit the nail on the head….the left...

Consol,
You hit the nail on the head….the left seat sets the tone.

Back in my AF days I was what we called a “first pilot”, which was an intermediate position between a Co-Pilot and an Aircraft...
23rd Jan 2022, 11:56
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

Rudestuff, Generally I’m familiar with the...

Rudestuff,
Generally I’m familiar with the concept of these programs. Can anyone explain the process and how many hours from start to finish (type rating) until a candidate flies in the right seat...
23rd Jan 2022, 10:55
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

So could we all agree that it is possible to...

So could we all agree that it is possible to train a 140 hour Pilot to fly an Airbus safely? In my perfect world, I’d like to see these low hour pilots receive extra training, at least for their...
22nd Jan 2022, 18:42
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

Vokess55, You wrote; “The majority of us...

Vokess55,

You wrote;
“The majority of us just want to have a good day out, keep a roof over our heads and food on the table and get our kicks elsewhere.”

I now see where your coming from…some...
22nd Jan 2022, 17:03
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

N1EPR, 750-1000 (tel:750-1000) hrs worked fine...

N1EPR,
750-1000 (tel:750-1000) hrs worked fine until the Colgan Buffalo accident in 2009…then the knee jerk government reaction required 1500 hrs and an ATP to get a job at a Regional.
22nd Jan 2022, 15:27
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

Vokes55 Chip meet shoulder. Seriously, all...

Vokes55

Chip meet shoulder. Seriously, all I’m saying is, if you hand fly a complicated SID, on a regular basis, how can that not make you a better pilot as far as flying skill and confidence? ...
21st Jan 2022, 09:56
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

“ If you think flying a raw data, A/T off...

“ If you think flying a raw data, A/T off departure in a busy airspace with low level offs, tight turns, stepped climbs and speed restrictions somehow makes you a superior pilot, you’re wrong. It...
20th Jan 2022, 22:07
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

Winemaker, your correct…we tend to simplify...

Winemaker,
your correct…we tend to simplify formulas in flight due to lack of time,.if my ground speed was 360 knots, I just divided by 6, as I know we weren’t doing 60 miles per minute…just Pilot...
20th Jan 2022, 14:46
Replies: 148
Views: 48,530
Posted By Chiefttp

As a USAF pilot,Instructor, and Commercial pilot...

As a USAF pilot,Instructor, and Commercial pilot now I can vouch what others have said here. I was trained by the military and was flying T-38’s at 80 hours total time, fingertip formation too (3ft...
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