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Aww heck, I already gots one of them! Sits right butween my Ferrari and my ATC simulator. Already have my application to Southwest in the works!

That's not bad. When I left instructing it was $56/hr and I got $20. Didn't matter whether it was ground or flight time. I had the freedom to charge the time amount I felt was fair on ground instruction. James, we had random instructors try to freelance in our airplanes. Long story short...

Maybe I'm misunderstanding something but I went to community college for two years to get the basics out of the way. FASFA paid for it all except one class. I even had a little left over. The aviation degree out of state is what kicked my butt in loans. Now, my assumption is that the free...

Haha that's awesome.

It would also benifit you to get yourself known. POA is a good start but don't be afraid to stick your head in EAA meetings. Skydiving jobs are pretty easy and will get you in aviation but keep in mind the size of the operation will show how much you'll be flying and, as far as a career...

They disguise ours by calling it profit sharing. We all consider it our Christmas bonus though. The boss included a nice appreciation letter this year too. The money is always good but it's also important that employees feel wanted and appreciated so I thought that was nice. When I worked as a...

*Puts student loan jar away, backs away slowly.* :D

Gotta admit, that's pretty awesome! What a pretty airplane too.

I know where you're coming from. I've seen tons of people standing outside stores like Walmart. I don't know what other places are like but food and clothing are probably not an issue in lincoln. Over the past few years, they've done an excellent job of puting food bank barels in our grocery...

Hukd on foniks wokd fur me!

Sadly, I'll believe it when I see a tail number but I don't hold high hopes. We have trouble finding airliners yet.

I built the revelle B-17 when I was a teenager. Is not hard but it also depends on if you want to just put the stickers on it or go all out with paint. I like the idea of building a diorama with ammo and a clip of the runway. All the supplies for that is easily found at Hobby Lobby or other...

I love the capture of the airplane's shadow. It's always fun to fly along the water's edge.

As Cap N Ron mentioned, checkrides are now designed in scenario based situations. Meaning his questions will be asked like you're doing a real flight. Examiners may ask what a reg is but also ask you if you're comfortable with that minimum. He's trying to test your safe judgement. For example...

You guys are fun to read. Reminds me of my flight training days. Although I never quit learning I sometimes think it would be fun to pretend to be a student. I remember feeling like my day was ruined when we had to cancel due to weather. I remember being 14 and thinking how cool it would be just...

I've kept some things like the nicer Jepp books but most of the repetitive or checkride/written exam prep books I've given to students on here or at my local airport. Old FAR/AIMs I'd love to set on fire for a moments revenge but I'm rarely around a fire so they get tossed or donated. BTW if you...

Okay so we don't have this go any further, I was the jump pilot. Geico, I did appologise and still do. Everything Jesse said is correct. We have one radio in the airplane and I try my best to monitor both frequencies. I do exactly as Jesse does and announce on each jump run but it is possible...

I think saying "everyone" has been gender neutral for years and sounds better than purple penguins.

Sounds 'bout right. I got asked by a fed what the max holding speed was at my current altitude. At the time I was in the process of trying to hand fly an entry into to the hold and flying single engine so of course my response was "uh.." In reality I was thinking, "my engine just blew up, I'm in...

Does this now mean I can't dress in a raggedy pilot jacket and walk around Gastons chanting "alms for the poor?" I had plans ya know. ;) There were a couple certificates I came up just short and had to find ways to pay for it. Keep in mind the checkride is a big chunk too after the examiner...