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Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by SoonerTaco07, Mar 25, 2011.

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  1. Dec 29, 2011 at 7:02 PM
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    RV7Garage

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    Private pilot here, ASEL, currently building an all-aluminum experimental in my garage. Click my sig link. :rasta:
     
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  2. Dec 29, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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    Best Airframe the army ever bought....built to carry the honest john missle and when it had electrical plugs in the cargo area you would use a heat blanket to keep the missle warm....(Hook time=3500 hours. Reitred Last Feb)
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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    nut

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    nut she'll ride

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    pretty much lol
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2011 at 1:11 AM
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    billyjoe

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    billyjoe Taco Fever - I've got it bad!

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    Got my VFR rating in '85.
    Wife & I bought a 1998 Cessna 172R in Nov '99.
    She got her VFR rating in '01.
    We both "almost" completed IFR training when a change in economic circumstances in early '03 required us to sell the plane.
    We've rented a few time since, but just not the same as the freedom of owning your own.

    Looking back - BEST 3+ YEARS of MY LIFE! :D

    Had several friends that went the career pilot route - only one made it to the majors. The others "starved" & lived in their vans. These days, with nationalization of the airlines imminent and the questionable status of pensions, I would definitely avoid aviation as a career. As a recreational activity though, it can't be beat! :)
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2011 at 11:18 AM
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    Cactusone

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    Currently flying for a major airline, 5 type ratings 9000+ hours. Greatest hobby that pays!
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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    jjew18

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    jjew18 the Nightman cometh!

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    Added extra awesomeness to its original awesomeness.
    Who are you with (if you care to say)? Based in PHX I see?
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM
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    Forster46

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    Forster46 Very nice how much?

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    Anyone heard or Big Bend CC? Its a college in Moses Lake, WA. You can go for two years and earn your commercial certificate, AND a transfer degree so you can just transfer to a University when your done, and do whatever you want there.

    http://www.bigbend.edu/
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM
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    I drive the Cl215, Birddog and soon our brand new Cl415.

    Work all summer with winters off.. a busy season for us is about 150 to 200 hours. We don't fly that much but when we do it is simply awesome.

    Here's a view from my office..

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM
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    bizjettech

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    My office
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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    ... ^^^ ... I always wanted to do a "home built experimental" ... but never got around to it. That takes a tremendous amount of dedication and focus. Much more difficult than building a Heathkit color TV as a little kid. :D

    I had a friend who built one to about 95% and then sold it before the engine was installed. That was 20 years ago and I forgot what he was building.

    Good luck with your "building venture" and I have saved your website and will watch your progress. :D

    PS ... 4x4 metal electrical boxes and conduit in your garage shows you are picky too. (could be code though). :confused:
    .
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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    ETAV8R

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    Those are awesome. I saw a flight of 4 come into Furnace Creek in Death Valley. I wish I had the money, skill, tools, location, and patience to build one of my own. Looks like a great project. I do have some plans for a Rutan design handed down from my father.

    What a great job in aviation. Told my dad (stopped logging hours at over 27k) when I was younger I wanted to be a firebomber pilot. He asked if I was crazy. Still looks kick ass.
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM
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    I am at Rucker now in primary. P2 next week and then on to INS. I'm in the TN ARNG and the OH-58D is my advanced aircraft. Maybe I'll see your Taco around!
     
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  13. Dec 30, 2011 at 5:51 PM
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    Haven't posted in here for awhile. a few pics from this summer..

    scene call for broken femur.
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    Search and rescue. 11,500'
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    fall colors
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    Mass casualty drill with Dinosaur national monument in the background.
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  14. Dec 30, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    Just picked up my private two weeks ago. Must say I'm blessed to have the best place to practice. Nerve racking at the same time though. My cross country solos were to Lanai then to Maui and Molokai. Nothing like being over water the whole time. But couldn't beat the views though.
     
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  15. Dec 30, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    What a great job in aviation. Told my dad (stopped logging hours at over 27k) when I was younger I wanted to be a firebomber pilot. He asked if I was crazy. Still looks kick ass.[/QUOTE]

    Yep it's a pretty good gig. We do ALOT of sitting around.. it's not a job for building time.. but our flying is some of the best you can get. Flying under 100 ft in a big pig of a plane at gross weight in smoke and turbulence.. often with 1 to 5 other tankers plus a few helicopters (wish I was a fling-wing guy.. they have too much fun) all in close proximity to each other.
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2011 at 8:56 PM
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    RV7Garage

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    Thanks! I will try to get the website up to date sometime in 2012... Haw
     
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  17. Dec 30, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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    RV7Garage

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    Thanks! It's been a lot of fun so far. Couple'a thoughts...

    I think anyone can, with a little practice, acquire the skills to build an airworthy machine. I had never done sheet metal work before attempting this project, but if you want to do something sometimes you just gotta dive in. :rolleyes:

    As far as tools, you just start by buying one. Then another, and another... And soon enough you have all the basics coved. Location? Ha! There are threads out there that document guys building in townhomes, even apartments! Crazy bastards really want it.


    Good luck with the Rutan design (which one is it?), hopefully you will get it started some day. :cool:

    And to the patience factor, well... I am still working on that. :eek::D
     
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  18. May 18, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    DubyaDawg Underprepared and Overconfident

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    Any of y'all know anything about Omni Air Intl?
     
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  19. Jul 12, 2012 at 4:44 AM
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    Hey I have a commercial/inst license and I haven't flown in several yrs, due to job, money, life ect....anyway since its been so many yrs since I've flown last, what would it take for me to get current again? I know I need a new medical, and to shoot some approaches for the inst, but would I have to go up with an FAA examiner too?
     
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  20. Jul 12, 2012 at 6:51 AM
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    ETAV8R

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    ETAV8R Out DERP'n

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    Doubt you would have to ride with an examiner. You're certificated! All you need is currency.
     
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