HossHarris
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On 2/21/2022 at 1:31 PM, Prozac said:
Incredibly, this isn’t the first time this has happened to this athlete. I think I’d find a new sport…
Or learn to crochet
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And the best teacher for bidding, scheduling, work rules, etc is when you screw it up due to lack of knowledge and then suffer with a terrible schedule for a month, etc.
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1 hour ago, tac airlifter said:
It’s so fundamentally insulting to assume people with similar skin color think alike. People who say that are just idiots.
I believe the term you’re looking for is racist
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9 hours ago, disgruntledemployee said:
Looks like tinnitus won't get a 10% unless associated with hearing loss.
What?
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6 hours ago, di1630 said:
That’s a decent point. I’d do that but need my dd214 asap.Why?
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2 hours ago, Butters said:
Be careful with this. not all airlines are the same. APC posted the Delta "Contract Comparison". Look at the Long-Term disability section. Some airlines, especially SWA, have serious limits that could leave you out on the street.
From the SWA section
If I had gone to work for SWA I would have been out of the street in 2 years from being diagnosed with cancer. All other are age 65, except maybe Delta, theirs is very confusing whether it's age 65 or 54 months maximum. Regardless TRICARE is nice to have as a backup.
Also, if you are going to get cancer, hope you get it before leaving AD. If not, prepare to hear the words "not service connected." Even if 4 others that were stationed in Kabul with you at the same time have the same cancer.
Ours (delta) is simple.
50% until age 65.
(and they double the 401 contribution)there are add-on policies (DPMA, etc) that will bridge that gap (to get up to 100% pay) but generally only last 2 years max.
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Don’t discount the boring flying. It’s dreadfully boring. It’s seriously the worst part of the job.
on the pro-20 year retirement side:
-the $50k+ per year just for breathing makes it a lot easier to deal with airline stuff … especially the first 4-5 years when that’s a significant portion of your total income. Furlough … meh. Drop a trip every month for Qol … meh. You have a house payment and groceries as long as you’re breathing. That’s not nothing.
-Tricare … “standard” is effectively free. Similar coverage (at delta) costs about $800/month for a family. Also good as long as you’re breathing (assuming congress doesn’t fuck us). That’s not nothing.
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19 hours ago, Duck said:
Sleep Apnea and the FAA
As far as getting your FAA medical it is pretty much a non event. You will walk out of the Flight Surgeon with medical in hand.
As far as keeping your medical, the FAA requires 75% usage at 6 hours a night. You are required to print off your machines data and submit with your medical each year.
50% VA disability is nice, but realize that you will need to get a travel CPAP in addition to your main CPAP for all your overnights.
It sucks wearing the mask, but you do really feel better in the mornings.
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile appIf you’ve got the apnea … the cpap is a life changer.
if you’re just after the 50% … it’s got a long tail attached if you’re going to require an faa medical.
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3 hours ago, Sua Sponte said:
You're not leasing it through the VA. Also, if anyone cares about it tattling on you completely depends on the VA (personal experience). The previous VA I went to actually tracked the usage, the current VA I go to couldn't care less.
The FAA cares (from what I’ve heard) when you get your medical
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And you’re leasing it … and it tattles on you….
it’s the gift that keeps on givin
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10 hours ago, WheelsOff said:
Figured I’d ask this here, I’m separating from AD this year and going to the Reserves/Guard (trying to figure out which option is better for me, but that’s another discussion).
When it comes to filing for disability with the VA, will tinnitus be an issue that negatively impacts my class 1 medical with the FAA?
Follow up question, should I go ahead and apply for disability benefits before I leave AD, or wait until I’m about done with the Reserves/Guard? (I heard AD gets priority in the claims process).
PTSD, mental health issues, and heart issues are the big VA to FAA gotchas if it recall correctly.
to a lesser extent, sleep apnea may mean you get to carry a CPAP machine everywhere you go. It may not be the “easy 50%” or whatever the current gouge is if you plan to keep an FAA medical.
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7 minutes ago, Danger41 said:
Is there a way to see your time logged as a student in each of the training jets? ARMS summary shows “student time” but all I have is “T-38IFF” and like 2 sorties I sandbagged between UPT grad and IFF start as “T-38”.
Not unless you happen to have your SUPT grade book printouts around …
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13 hours ago, slc said:
Ha! What a coincidence, my Coliguard at home Colon cancer screen test comes today in the mail!
Pooping in a cardboard box is weird
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14 hours ago, Hacker said:
As a FAA examiner said to me about 20 years ago when I was asking about logging PIC time when I was solo in the T-37:
"You were alone in the airplane -- who was the PIC if it wasn't you?"
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
if you flew the T-37, it’s time for new hearing aid batteries and a colonoscopy.
what?!!
get off my lawn
WHAT!?
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24 minutes ago, Guardian said:
Don’t worry about ppl thing. Air Force vs FAA vs airlines is why we are here in the first place. Count solo T6 time. Air Force deemed you the PiC or A code for that flight. Even though you weren’t qualified.
And from the FAA perspective, you’re the “sole operator of the controls” or some such verbiage that lets you log PIC when solo in a T6/T38/F16/F15/A10 before you’re form8 qualled in that aircraft.
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T6 solo time as a student is PIC as well. It ain’t much …. But every bit helps.
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Consult a tax professional … but I think you’ll have a state tax obligation in all three states without the AD umbrella
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43 minutes ago, Agent P said:
Is there any legal problem with going to airline training while on regular leave?
Got a lot to burn and want to use it up at indoc then sim training
Technically you’d need approval from big blue to pick up a second job.
and some airlines want you on no-shit terminal … but it’s been a while since I was in your place so I don’t know if that’s changed.
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1 hour ago, Prosuper said:
Seriously does having a non-technical degree make you a better pilot, just curious. Most guys in this forum have had the advantage of going through a commissioning source were Uncle Sam picks up the tab and the flight training. The private pilot route just costs about $25362.00 for a 4-year degree. Then add between the cost $8300.00 to $12300.00 to get your PPL. If wasn't for the military most of you would not be flying. Another $2000 to $6000 to get your twin rating.
It’s not about the degree itself.
it’s about what it takes to get that piece of paper. Being able to manage time, commitment to long term goals, being “trainable,” etc.
not saying that’s the only way to get or demonstrate desired qualities….but having a degree is a known quantity.
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Logten was good stuff last I used it …
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2 hours ago, ClearedHot said:
Concur - Leading a crew of 13 across the ocean to employ in dynamic CAS fights inside 25 meters while dodging AAA, MANPADS and avoiding clueless chodes in the stack is WAY different than flying around as Blue 4 making "Twoop", "Bingo", "Leads on Fire" and I'll take the fat one" calls.
You’ve clearly never had to get your own atis and it shows!
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12 hours ago, tac airlifter said:
What do you mean?
I mean exactly what I said.
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5 hours ago, Newb said:
I’m approaching my UPT ADSC and have relatively low hours (IP, 700 PIC/2000 total) compared to my MAF peers. When I browse through other airline forums, 1000 PIC/3000 total seems to be the delineator for the majors (pre-COVID). I understand many other factors are involved with the hiring process. However, with the renewed hiring surge, are there folks getting hired with less hours than before?
If I join a regional and separate from AD (no guard/reserve) will this increase my chances of progressing to a major, even if I no longer gain PIC hours? Or should I stay on AD until I hit 1000 PIC? What can I do now to round out my resume (masters, EP, SE, etc)?
My spouse is AD is well (with kids), so a potential double commute to a reserve/guard base may stress the family too much.
What have you been flying on AD? Not all PIC is created equal
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