DCA Diary - Page 6

FO_SHIZZLE · February 7th, 2005, 15:16

Post away man. It's always nice to get remarks and comments from people that are actually involved with the place and know what they are talking about. Always liked reading because I can always laugh and say, "Yep, remember doing that".

mavsfflife · February 7th, 2005, 16:54

I did my private and am doing instrument right now part 61. I think it should be good for someone in a situation like you are in. It allows for flexibility and I found that doing ground school at your own pace is nice as well. Good luck with it, I hope this works out better for you.

DE727UPS · February 7th, 2005, 21:35

Ya know...there are some folks that come to this forum just to flame DCA. There are the DCA apologists that are at the other end of the spectrum. Then there is H46bubba, the one DCA guy I really respect. You call them as you see them....

I hope you don't stop posting.

I don't understand why DCA would not give all it's benefits, such as they are, to a person who does their training under 61 or can't fly 20 hours a week, or whatever it is. But there are many things about DCA that boggle my mind...so I won't ask....

I only wish I had a 172RG instead of a 152 aerobat, so I could invite you up and help you get your commercial out of the way.

I'm glad you were able to use your hard won VA benes to train at DCA...that is one place where the "big academies" have the FBO's beat.

Please keep us up on how things go for you.

H46Bubba · February 8th, 2005, 00:28

Well I guess I'll just keep posting then.

I don't really care about the instructing at DCA bit, but I did sort of wanted the bridge program. It helps immensly for when you go for an interview and when you hit then sim portion of training. The VA bennies were good, but I maxed out for inst/comm, since I had previous instrument training prior to comming to DCA. I can use that toward finishing up my degree now.

I guess the academy considers their Part 61 substandard to the requirments for DCA instructing. A bunch of B.S. if you ask me, but I digress!

Tomorrow I start getting some ground instruction for the PA-28R. It's a beast and I'm a little intimidated and giddy at the same time.

SteveC · February 8th, 2005, 10:26

[ QUOTE ]
Tomorrow I start getting some ground instruction for the PA-28R. It's a beast and I'm a little intimidated and giddy at the same time.

[/ QUOTE ]

Bring your A-game!

PhilosopherPilot · February 9th, 2005, 01:10

[ QUOTE ]
Tomorrow I start getting some ground instruction for the PA-28R. It's a beast and I'm a little intimidated and giddy at the same time.

[/ QUOTE ]

I love the glide performance gear down. It really makes you respect the engine!

G

H46Bubba · March 18th, 2005, 13:56

Sorry for the long pause. I've been activly searching for a new job. Working at DCA is becoming a pain in my a$$! I've had two flights in the Arrow now. All I can say is that it's a beast of a plane. My landing aren't too bad, though I did get one don't ever do that again landing. I put in the last notch of flaps too late and got to slow which made for a really rough landing. The weather's been hampering my flying time (I do hate VFR most times!) Had to cancel yesterday, Ceilngs were at 300 Ft. Had to cancel this morning, same reason. Hopefully the clouds will move out by the time my flight this evening comes around.

H46Bubba · August 17th, 2005, 02:24

Well living in Central Florida is becoming non-condusive to quality of life as well as my flight training. I'm starting to get that Socal strain feeling on my wallet, plus I f'n hate the weather here. I've put in for a transfer to either CVG, CHO, ROA, TYS, or SDF. I need to slow the op tempo down from a hub with over 30 something flights a shift to maybe 8-10. My body is begging for mercy!

I'm getting that gerbal on the spinning wheel feeling as far as my flight traing is going and I've just about spent my $48,000 on VFP, Inst, and CSEL which is almost slowly coming to being complete. I'm moving to slow for the instructors so, I get passed along to another istructor as the token student. And they are always close to doing their MEI. I'm picky who I fly with and the number of instructors Standz'd in the Arrow is limited. Don;t read this the wrong way, i'f your looking into DCA. The training is really good, but if you're not in it full time it can get mind numbing as far as using the checklist constantly(Arrow). Man I've been here almost two years and I still cant recognize a lot land marks for position calls in the plethora of traing areas here. Whoever's dumba$$ idea it was to start aviation academys in FL was an idiot! Good weather year round my a$$!

I've had a blast mostly and have met some great individuals who have moved on, who are still around, and those who I still see on a daily basis out their flying the line. I hope I can fish up my CSEL at DCA, but I hope to be out of here by the end of October.

FatBastard · August 17th, 2005, 12:24

[ QUOTE ]
Well living in Central Florida is becoming non-condusive to quality of life as well as my flight training. I'm starting to get that Socal strain feeling on my wallet, plus I f'n hate the weather here. I've put in for a transfer to either CVG, CHO, ROA, TYS, or SDF. I need to slow the op tempo down from a hub with over 30 something flights a shift to maybe 8-10. My body is begging for mercy!

I'm getting that gerbal on the spinning wheel feeling as far as my flight traing is going and I've just about spent my $48,000 on VFP, Inst, and CSEL which is almost slowly coming to being complete. I'm moving to slow for the instructors so, I get passed along to another istructor as the token student. And they are always close to doing their MEI. I'm picky who I fly with and the number of instructors Standz'd in the Arrow is limited. Don;t read this the wrong way, i'f your looking into DCA. The training is really good, but if you're not in it full time it can get mind numbing as far as using the checklist constantly(Arrow). Man I've been here almost two years and I still cant recognize a lot land marks for position calls in the plethora of traing areas here. Whoever's dumba$$ idea it was to start aviation academys in FL was an idiot! Good weather year round my a$$!

I've had a blast mostly and have met some great individuals who have moved on, who are still around, and those who I still see on a daily basis out their flying the line. I hope I can fish up my CSEL at DCA, but I hope to be out of here by the end of October.

[/ QUOTE ]

I wish you success Bubba, just don't give up your dream!
You'll make it man, I'm countin on ya. Really enjoyed your diary, keep it up.

H46Bubba · August 26th, 2005, 18:22

I'm not. I'm going to pick up at Charlottesville Flight Center. It is right next door to the terminal.

I get to complete my CSAL in a Cirrus!

I just took all my money out of my account at DCA, which is the first step. I'll pay as I go, if I want to fly before I dis-enroll. I'm just waiting for the paperwork and rigeramorough to go through in CVG. I met with the CHO station manager on Wednesday. Got my fingers crossed that it won't take long!

mnixon · August 31st, 2005, 01:30

Good luck to you man.

H46Bubba · November 19th, 2005, 18:59

Well I just wanted to thank everyone for reading my diary and for those that posted. I turned in my i.d. badge on the 31st of October. I wish all thos still there good luck and hope to see everyone on the line. I'm currently sitting out in the sticks in rural New Mexico doing sqwat. I should be heading home to San Diego to finish everything up at my previous FBO. See Ya!

FatBastard · November 19th, 2005, 19:58

Really enjoyed the diary, Bubba. Were you a victim of Comairs' trouble? Don't feel bad, a lot of folks were hit by Deltas' troubles, myself included.

So now I ask the question, Will Comair Pilots support mainline Delta Pilots in a strike action? That is the question. Oh Yeah Ohio State rules over Michigoons!!!

Hope to see everyone on the line soon, if not at Comair, somewhere!!

H46Bubba · November 19th, 2005, 22:06

No I'm glad I wasn't a casualty. I planned to quit before Delta announced Ch.11 and Comair announced cuts. Comair was and is a really great company. They just didn't have any choice in the matter. I would liked to have stayed, but my wife had a good educational offer and we were ready to leave Florida.

DE727UPS · November 19th, 2005, 22:32

How's Roswell?

H46Bubba · November 20th, 2005, 14:16

LOL! That's a tourist trap and the gathering place for some interesting individuals. I'm in Sapello about 20 minutes north of Las Vegas NM. The drive to town isn't that long.

February 7th, 2005, 15:16	#126
FO_SHIZZLE Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: CLT Posts: 198	Re: DCA Diary Post away man. It's always nice to get remarks and comments from people that are actually involved with the place and know what they are talking about. Always liked reading because I can always laugh and say, "Yep, remember doing that".

February 7th, 2005, 16:54	#127
mavsfflife Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 283	Re: DCA Diary I did my private and am doing instrument right now part 61. I think it should be good for someone in a situation like you are in. It allows for flexibility and I found that doing ground school at your own pace is nice as well. Good luck with it, I hope this works out better for you.

February 7th, 2005, 21:35	#128
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,578	Re: DCA Diary Ya know...there are some folks that come to this forum just to flame DCA. There are the DCA apologists that are at the other end of the spectrum. Then there is H46bubba, the one DCA guy I really respect. You call them as you see them.... I hope you don't stop posting. I don't understand why DCA would not give all it's benefits, such as they are, to a person who does their training under 61 or can't fly 20 hours a week, or whatever it is. But there are many things about DCA that boggle my mind...so I won't ask.... I only wish I had a 172RG instead of a 152 aerobat, so I could invite you up and help you get your commercial out of the way. I'm glad you were able to use your hard won VA benes to train at DCA...that is one place where the "big academies" have the FBO's beat. Please keep us up on how things go for you.

February 8th, 2005, 00:28	#129
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Re: DCA Diary Well I guess I'll just keep posting then. I don't really care about the instructing at DCA bit, but I did sort of wanted the bridge program. It helps immensly for when you go for an interview and when you hit then sim portion of training. The VA bennies were good, but I maxed out for inst/comm, since I had previous instrument training prior to comming to DCA. I can use that toward finishing up my degree now. I guess the academy considers their Part 61 substandard to the requirments for DCA instructing. A bunch of B.S. if you ask me, but I digress! Tomorrow I start getting some ground instruction for the PA-28R. It's a beast and I'm a little intimidated and giddy at the same time.

February 8th, 2005, 10:26	#130
SteveC Modulator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,788	Re: DCA Diary [ QUOTE ] Tomorrow I start getting some ground instruction for the PA-28R. It's a beast and I'm a little intimidated and giddy at the same time. [/ QUOTE ] Bring your A-game!

February 9th, 2005, 01:10	#131
PhilosopherPilot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 454	Re: DCA Diary [ QUOTE ] Tomorrow I start getting some ground instruction for the PA-28R. It's a beast and I'm a little intimidated and giddy at the same time. [/ QUOTE ] I love the glide performance gear down. It really makes you respect the engine! G

March 18th, 2005, 13:56	#132
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	DCA Diary Sorry for the long pause. I've been activly searching for a new job. Working at DCA is becoming a pain in my a$$! I've had two flights in the Arrow now. All I can say is that it's a beast of a plane. My landing aren't too bad, though I did get one don't ever do that again landing. I put in the last notch of flaps too late and got to slow which made for a really rough landing. The weather's been hampering my flying time (I do hate VFR most times!) Had to cancel yesterday, Ceilngs were at 300 Ft. Had to cancel this morning, same reason. Hopefully the clouds will move out by the time my flight this evening comes around.

August 17th, 2005, 02:24	#133
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Bidding DCA farewell? Well living in Central Florida is becoming non-condusive to quality of life as well as my flight training. I'm starting to get that Socal strain feeling on my wallet, plus I f'n hate the weather here. I've put in for a transfer to either CVG, CHO, ROA, TYS, or SDF. I need to slow the op tempo down from a hub with over 30 something flights a shift to maybe 8-10. My body is begging for mercy! I'm getting that gerbal on the spinning wheel feeling as far as my flight traing is going and I've just about spent my $48,000 on VFP, Inst, and CSEL which is almost slowly coming to being complete. I'm moving to slow for the instructors so, I get passed along to another istructor as the token student. And they are always close to doing their MEI. I'm picky who I fly with and the number of instructors Standz'd in the Arrow is limited. Don;t read this the wrong way, i'f your looking into DCA. The training is really good, but if you're not in it full time it can get mind numbing as far as using the checklist constantly(Arrow). Man I've been here almost two years and I still cant recognize a lot land marks for position calls in the plethora of traing areas here. Whoever's dumba$$ idea it was to start aviation academys in FL was an idiot! Good weather year round my a$$! I've had a blast mostly and have met some great individuals who have moved on, who are still around, and those who I still see on a daily basis out their flying the line. I hope I can fish up my CSEL at DCA, but I hope to be out of here by the end of October.

August 17th, 2005, 12:24	#134
FatBastard Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Unites States, Generally. Posts: 264	Re: Bidding DCA farewell? [ QUOTE ] Well living in Central Florida is becoming non-condusive to quality of life as well as my flight training. I'm starting to get that Socal strain feeling on my wallet, plus I f'n hate the weather here. I've put in for a transfer to either CVG, CHO, ROA, TYS, or SDF. I need to slow the op tempo down from a hub with over 30 something flights a shift to maybe 8-10. My body is begging for mercy! I'm getting that gerbal on the spinning wheel feeling as far as my flight traing is going and I've just about spent my $48,000 on VFP, Inst, and CSEL which is almost slowly coming to being complete. I'm moving to slow for the instructors so, I get passed along to another istructor as the token student. And they are always close to doing their MEI. I'm picky who I fly with and the number of instructors Standz'd in the Arrow is limited. Don;t read this the wrong way, i'f your looking into DCA. The training is really good, but if you're not in it full time it can get mind numbing as far as using the checklist constantly(Arrow). Man I've been here almost two years and I still cant recognize a lot land marks for position calls in the plethora of traing areas here. Whoever's dumba$$ idea it was to start aviation academys in FL was an idiot! Good weather year round my a$$! I've had a blast mostly and have met some great individuals who have moved on, who are still around, and those who I still see on a daily basis out their flying the line. I hope I can fish up my CSEL at DCA, but I hope to be out of here by the end of October. [/ QUOTE ] I wish you success Bubba, just don't give up your dream! You'll make it man, I'm countin on ya. Really enjoyed your diary, keep it up.

August 26th, 2005, 18:22	#135
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Re: Bidding DCA farewell? I'm not. I'm going to pick up at Charlottesville Flight Center. It is right next door to the terminal. I get to complete my CSAL in a Cirrus! I just took all my money out of my account at DCA, which is the first step. I'll pay as I go, if I want to fly before I dis-enroll. I'm just waiting for the paperwork and rigeramorough to go through in CVG. I met with the CHO station manager on Wednesday. Got my fingers crossed that it won't take long!

August 31st, 2005, 01:30	#136
mnixon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 547	Re: Bidding DCA farewell? Good luck to you man.

November 19th, 2005, 18:59	#137
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	Closing the DCA Diary! Well I just wanted to thank everyone for reading my diary and for those that posted. I turned in my i.d. badge on the 31st of October. I wish all thos still there good luck and hope to see everyone on the line. I'm currently sitting out in the sticks in rural New Mexico doing sqwat. I should be heading home to San Diego to finish everything up at my previous FBO. See Ya! __________________ *"Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do it" - calcapt*

November 19th, 2005, 19:58	#138
FatBastard Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Unites States, Generally. Posts: 264	Don't give up!! Keep movin forward!! Really enjoyed the diary, Bubba. Were you a victim of Comairs' trouble? Don't feel bad, a lot of folks were hit by Deltas' troubles, myself included. So now I ask the question, Will Comair Pilots support mainline Delta Pilots in a strike action? That is the question. Oh Yeah Ohio State rules over Michigoons!!! Hope to see everyone on the line soon, if not at Comair, somewhere!! __________________ I like to let my mind wonder, but it never comes back.

November 19th, 2005, 22:06	#139
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	No I'm glad I wasn't a casualty. I planned to quit before Delta announced Ch.11 and Comair announced cuts. Comair was and is a really great company. They just didn't have any choice in the matter. I would liked to have stayed, but my wife had a good educational offer and we were ready to leave Florida. __________________ *"Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do it" - calcapt*

November 19th, 2005, 22:32	#140
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,578	How's Roswell?

November 20th, 2005, 14:16	#141
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,465	LOL! That's a tourist trap and the gathering place for some interesting individuals. I'm in Sapello about 20 minutes north of Las Vegas NM. The drive to town isn't that long. __________________ *"Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should do it" - calcapt*

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