Who is a pilot?

Cromartie84 · 06-23-2012, 12:35 PM

Noticed quite a few professional and recreational pilots on this board.

I still have to take my check ride, should be done in the next month.

Been spending most of my time in c172, c182, and a 46' champ.

QC335 · 06-23-2012, 12:37 PM

Congrats, and good luck on your checkride.

Chairfly.

TACA A320 · 06-23-2012, 02:35 PM

I am a pilot, private multi rated and finishing my instrument/commercial now

QC335 · 06-23-2012, 02:53 PM

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I am a pilot, private multi rated and finishing my instrument/commercial now

With a name like TACA A320 I would think you had an ATP.

monkey_wrench · 06-23-2012, 03:11 PM

Yep. PPL SEL MEL.

Got too caught up in fucking around flying building time, the flight school went out of business before I could get Instrument/Commercial.

I run one of the largest Avionics shops on the west coast of FL, one of the largest Garmin panel mount dealers in the country.

CamelBiscuit · 06-23-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by monkey_wrench

Yep. PPL SEL MEL.

Got too caught up in fucking around flying building time, the flight school went out of business before I could get Instrument/Commercial.

I run one of the largest Avionics shops on the west coast of FL, one of the largest Garmin panel mount dealers in the country.

How much does a top of the line GPS system cost that you would sell?

RequestTheOverhead · 06-23-2012, 04:14 PM

Pilot here too. ATP MEL, Comm. SEL, Instrument, CFI, CFII, MEI. Good luck on the checkride! Going for your private?

monkey_wrench · 06-23-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CamelBiscuit

How much does a top of the line GPS system cost that you would sell?

Need specifics.
What do you have, what do you want, what do you want it installed in.

QC335 · 06-23-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RequestTheOverhead

Pilot here too. ATP MEL, Comm. SEL, Instrument, CFI, CFII, MEI. Good luck on the checkride! Going for your private?

What do you fly, man?

Alejin3 · 06-23-2012, 06:11 PM

I was a pilot, flew 172N but quit due to my color blindness and not being able to obtain my IFR rating. No point in making A career out of it

. I haven't flown for 5 years now but I will again soon

. I am a non-destructive inspector here in Canada and make waaaaaay more money than I would have as a pilot anyway. Still aviation is in my blood and still look up the sky with such intensity and joy hoping that I'll be able to buy a 152 soon and just fly as a hobby

no greater feeling than flying at 10,000 feet with such grace and serenity

TACA A320 · 06-23-2012, 06:15 PM

The TACA A320 screen name is to not let me forget about my dream hahahaha

What are you guys flying?? I fly an owner around in his Piper Chieftain and am finishing my training in a C-182 and Piper Aztec. My dad is an ATP and CFI and he's flying a chieftain and a citation as well.

AddictedToBavarian · 06-23-2012, 06:30 PM

So is anyone a commercial pilot?

CamelBiscuit · 06-23-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by monkey_wrench

Need specifics.
What do you have, what do you want, what do you want it installed in.

Let's say for example a 1988 Aero Vodochody L-39 “Albatros"

RequestTheOverhead · 06-23-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by QC335

What do you fly, man?

King Air 350 and Pilatus PC-12NG for a corporation in Denver. I see you're in CHS. I used to fly for US Airways Express in and out of there and always enjoyed watching you guys do landing practice on 21/3, especially with when you did max perf. ones and used the reverse thrust to backup so you could turn off at Foxtrot. What an awesome aircraft!

sammy_0559 · 06-23-2012, 06:50 PM

18 year old here solo license

but I'm going to med school.. love flying tho!

MrRetep · 06-23-2012, 07:13 PM

So say I wanted to be a pilot as a hobby, where would I start?

BMWUltimateDriv3r · 06-23-2012, 07:25 PM

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So say I wanted to be a pilot as a hobby, where would I start?

Have a lot of money, then head on down to your local FBO.

Newman028 · 06-23-2012, 07:40 PM

Working on getting into Navy OCS on a pilot commission.

Any military pilots on here?

QC335 · 06-23-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Newman028

Working on getting into Navy OCS on a pilot commission.

Any military pilots on here?

Went through USAF pilot training in Columbus, AFB Mississippi. Go get it man, its worth it!

QC335 · 06-23-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RequestTheOverhead

King Air 350 and Pilatus PC-12NG for a corporation in Denver. I see you're in CHS. I used to fly for US Airways Express in and out of there and always enjoyed watching you guys do landing practice on 21/3, especially with when you did max perf. ones and used the reverse thrust to backup so you could turn off at Foxtrot. What an awesome aircraft!

I haven't gotten a chance to do that yet. I'm in between graduating pilot training and getting qual'd on the 17 in Oklahoma. But I'll be sure to keep it in mind when I arrive.

RequestTheOverhead · 06-23-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by QC335

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Originally Posted by RequestTheOverhead

King Air 350 and Pilatus PC-12NG for a corporation in Denver. I see you're in CHS. I used to fly for US Airways Express in and out of there and always enjoyed watching you guys do landing practice on 21/3, especially with when you did max perf. ones and used the reverse thrust to backup so you could turn off at Foxtrot. What an awesome aircraft!

I haven't gotten a chance to do that yet. I'm in between graduating pilot training and getting qual'd on the 17 in Oklahoma. But I'll be sure to keep it in mind when I arrive.

Nice. Congrats! Getting through UPT is a milestone for sure. Are you active or reserve? Have you spent much time in Charleston? It's definitely one of my favorite towns in the south.

Flyer · 06-23-2012, 09:49 PM

Retired US Navy and United airlines pilot...A320 at United. I miss it bad!!!

06-23-2012, 12:35 PM	#1
Cromartie84 Private First Class 34 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 6mt 335 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Asheville, nc iTrader: (1)	Who is a pilot? Noticed quite a few professional and recreational pilots on this board. I still have to take my check ride, should be done in the next month. Been spending most of my time in c172, c182, and a 46' champ.
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QC335 Lieutenant 17 Rep 434 Posts Drives: C-17 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	Congrats, and good luck on your checkride. Chairfly. __________________
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TACA A320 Private First Class 28 Rep 118 Posts Drives: F30 328i M Sport 6MT, E90 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	I am a pilot, private multi rated and finishing my instrument/commercial now __________________ 2017 330i BSM/Black 8AT - BMS JB+ 2005 Pontiac GTO 6MT
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monkey_wrench Caught the Bimmer-Bug 50 Rep 639 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Yep. PPL SEL MEL. Got too caught up in fucking around flying building time, the flight school went out of business before I could get Instrument/Commercial. I run one of the largest Avionics shops on the west coast of FL, one of the largest Garmin panel mount dealers in the country.
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RequestTheOverhead Going Mach Chicken 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: e90 pre-LCI 335 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List '98 Honda Superhawk ... [0.00] 2007 BMW 335xi [8.00]	Pilot here too. ATP MEL, Comm. SEL, Instrument, CFI, CFII, MEI. Good luck on the checkride! Going for your private?
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Alejin3 Enlisted Member 10 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	I was a pilot, flew 172N but quit due to my color blindness and not being able to obtain my IFR rating. No point in making A career out of it . I haven't flown for 5 years now but I will again soon . I am a non-destructive inspector here in Canada and make waaaaaay more money than I would have as a pilot anyway. Still aviation is in my blood and still look up the sky with such intensity and joy hoping that I'll be able to buy a 152 soon and just fly as a hobby no greater feeling than flying at 10,000 feet with such grace and serenity __________________ If your not first, your last!
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TACA A320 Private First Class 28 Rep 118 Posts Drives: F30 328i M Sport 6MT, E90 328i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	The TACA A320 screen name is to not let me forget about my dream hahahaha What are you guys flying?? I fly an owner around in his Piper Chieftain and am finishing my training in a C-182 and Piper Aztec. My dad is an ATP and CFI and he's flying a chieftain and a citation as well. __________________ 2017 330i BSM/Black 8AT - BMS JB+ 2005 Pontiac GTO 6MT
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06-23-2012, 06:30 PM	#12
AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito 98 Rep 2,767 Posts Drives: Miss my E92 but love my E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	So is anyone a commercial pilot?
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sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel 206 Rep 1,950 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [3.66]	18 year old here solo license but I'm going to med school.. love flying tho!
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MrRetep First Lieutenant 107 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA iTrader: (3)	So say I wanted to be a pilot as a hobby, where would I start?
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Newman028 Private First Class 4 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 07' 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (4)	Working on getting into Navy OCS on a pilot commission. Any military pilots on here? __________________ DEPO V2s - Gloss Black Grills - Gloss Black Vinyl Roof - VMR v710s 19" Matte Black - REMUS Sport Exhuast w/ Resonator Delete - Siberian Husky CoPilot
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06-23-2012, 09:49 PM	#22
Flyer Captain 23 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 e92xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (8)	Retired US Navy and United airlines pilot...A320 at United. I miss it bad!!!
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