Recent content by jonnyjetprop

The FBO at our local airport went out of business and there went the fuel. For me, it wasn’t a safety of flight issues. In was more annoying to have to make a pit stop for fuel prior to continuing. For others in my flying club, it was a bigger concern. The local airport authority has started...

Yes, they do swap routes.

Both………….

AOPA and EAA

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Passenger weights are based off NIH data. Baggage weights are based off actual bag weight surveys done by the airline. Winter and summer differences are based on heavier winter clothing. Averages change based on the seating capacity of the aircraft. The larger the aircraft, the higher the...

Factor in the cost of renters insurance. My very limited understanding is that the costs to fix minor hangar rash, etc. is high.

If I were a low time pilot looking to go to a regional today, I’d apply for a cadet position with that regional. You’ll be slotted in for a future class when you get your R-ATP minimums. This won’t work if you’re at or near those minimums.

Not entirely responding just to your post, but more the entire thread. The ATP/CTP class doesn’t get you an ATP certificate. Therefore, most regional FOs will get their initial ATP issued at the same time as they get their type rating and company qualification.

Take a deep breath and relax. Why is there a captain shortage at the regionals? FOs didn’t fly during Covid but the captains were still advancing their careers. So there’s a gap in the progression ladder. By the end of this year, things will be back to normal again.

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My take: Commercial is a “super private pilot” ATP is a super instrument rating.

I would check with an aviation insurance expert. While there may be insurance on the aircraft you’re renting or borrowing, that insurance protects the aircraft owner. The insurance company will subrogate the claim and go after you for the insurance company’s loss.

Kind of. They wanted to replace the ground radar system. Then 9/11 happened and the powers to be thought having domestic radar coverage was a good thing. Fun note: The FAA would still like to control aircraft using ADS-B but ATS hasn’t “turned it on”. One reason is too many commercial/airlines...

Customs when I was returning back to the US on an airline flight through Boston. Clearly I had been flagged for something as they went through everything I was bringing back including everything in my pockets. Funny thing was that I was an airline pilot at a supplemental carrier at the time so I...