Academy Basics/Terminal Class - 9/8/08

[PRSATC]

so i got my fol in the email, but no fedex yet. does it say anywhere what time we start on mon?

[typer922]

Originally Posted by PRSATC

so i got my fol in the email, but no fedex yet. does it say anywhere what time we start on mon?

I don't have it on me at the moment but I believe we report to the security office (located at the main gate on Macarthur) a little before 7 am to get our badges and parking pass. Then I think there was also a building and room # to report to after that.

[menglish1]

Just got my FOL in the email I don't think fed ex can get mine here time. so that will be interesting. Anybody know when the last day is I calculated around dec 8th week. Thats awsome that 1/4 of the class is JC. I got lucky and found a place to stay for 650 7 miles from the academy and its super nice. Hope to see you all there to get our learn on.

[thesoonerkid]

is the lead instructor a guy by the name of randy? also, you guys should get to the security office a little before 7. you have to report to the room by 7, not the security office.

[typer922]

Originally Posted by thesoonerkid

is the lead instructor a guy by the name of randy? also, you guys should get to the security office a little before 7. you have to report to the room by 7, not the security office.

I thought I said that Randy, Russ, and one other guy I didn't recognize are the leads in my packet

[thesoonerkid]

Originally Posted by typer922

I thought I said that Randy, Russ, and one other guy I didn't recognize are the leads in my packet

whops, i was just scanning the post and missed that part. randy was my instructor for basics. hes a really good guy, and really knows a lot the other guy might be a guy by the name of Tom (forget his last name, he looks like col. sanders). one thing about the basics course is that since its geared towards teaching fss, enroute, and terminal, there are a lot of things that you dont really need to know. i remember one of the questions on the first block test was something like; how many positions are there for flight service"

[bushidomatt]

From the packet: Report to Academy Headquarters Building Room 128 at 7am. Students need to use the far left "visitors" lane when entering the MMAC on the first day and plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to assure timely access to the facility.

Classes end 12/3

[aflink93]

I just secured a spot in the Sept 8th class and have made my airline reservation but running into problems with securing housing. Anybody out there have a two bedroom looking for a roommate????

[aflink93]

Originally Posted by bosox1207

I'm currently at the Academy and staying at the Fairways at Moore. My roomate is finished 9/6, so I'll have an extra room. It's a fully furnished two bedroom apartment, $60/day ($30 each). You'll be hard pressed to find a place cheaper or nicer.
Included is free golf at the Moore Golf and Athletic Club (my apartment is actually on the golf course). The Fairways is also on the Academy shuttle route which is a plus. Please let me know if anyone's interested.
http://www.lindseymanagement.com/cgi...Moore&state=OK

If you don't have a roommate yet, is it too late I just found out I'll be in your class 2 days ago!

[aflink93]

Just got a room at Mansions South, thanks to a nice lady named Betty. You rock Betty Now I'm just debating whether or not to drive it or fly it 21 hours is a long time in the car alone! Anyone doing a meet and greet on sunday before school?

[esw2005]

Originally Posted by aflink93

Just got a room at Mansions South, thanks to a nice lady named Betty. You rock Betty Now I'm just debating whether or not to drive it or fly it 21 hours is a long time in the car alone! Anyone doing a meet and greet on sunday before school?

Several months without a car is long time too.

[bosox1207]

Originally Posted by thesoonerkid

whops, i was just scanning the post and missed that part. randy was my instructor for basics. hes a really good guy, and really knows a lot the other guy might be a guy by the name of Tom (forget his last name, he looks like col. sanders). one thing about the basics course is that since its geared towards teaching fss, enroute, and terminal, there are a lot of things that you dont really need to know. i remember one of the questions on the first block test was something like; how many positions are there for flight service"

I met Tom while I was in Basics....nice guy with lots of experience. I'd say most of the instructors I've met really care about the students and will do everything in their power to see that they succeed. Your lead is the most important person in Basics IMO. Well, that and how much you're willing to study, etc.
BTW I'm going to Buffalo Wild Wings off I-35 for the fights Saturday. I went there (I think it's off exit 116 - the 19th St exit) for the last fight and it was packed. We got there an hour early and had the last table in the place!

[bloomer]

How many people are game for a meet and greet Saturday or Sunday? Please state your preferance?

[aflink93]

Originally Posted by bloomer

How many people are game for a meet and greet Saturday or Sunday? Please state your preferance?

My vote is for sunday!

[menglish1]

Qustion for everybody I just got my fedex package in the mail for our class. I thought insurance paperwork would be included. Did your guys fedex stuff have health insurance info. I'm wondering if they left mine out since I was kinda in a hurry mode. Got the phone call on Wens. got my fedex overnighted on Thurs. Just curious if I'm missing something or if we will be filling it out on monday. Thanks see you all soon

[bloomer]

I didn't get any either and my FOL wasn't rushed. I believe we go over that on Monday the first day.

[menglish1]

Roger I won't worry about it then. One less thing to try and figure out. I've been bored for the last year so this is kinda fun scrambling around trying to go to class with 5 days notice.

[typer922]

you can go to opm.gov/insure to look at the plans and rates for your state

[aflink93]

Originally Posted by esw2005

Several months without a car is long time too.

Good point, I decided to drive spending the night in Bum######, MO so I will be in town tomorrow to move in and get ready for class on monday

[bloomer]

I finally made it to OKC, I decided to drive straight through. 29 hours with a one hour power nap was really fun.

The Isola Bella is really nice. The security guard says it is in a good area and probably one of the nicest places in OKC. If you can find a roommate, $35 bucks a day is a pretty good deal.

[bosox1207]

I'm currently in OKC and staying in a 2 bedroom at the Fairways at Moore. I have a room available immediately if anyone's interested. It's $60/day (read: $30/each), and includes free golf at the Moore Golf and Athletic Club. My apartment is on the golf course. The Fairways is conveniently located and is on the Academy shuttle route. PM me if interested.

[bushidomatt]

Made it here and am currently streaming UFC on the computer, we'll see what Citadel looks like in the day time

[bloomer]

Anyone interested in watching some football today. I might go to Buffalo Wild Wings and watch the 49ers vs Cards?

[aflink93]

Finally made it to OKC, Mansions South is not the greatest but it'll serve the purpose... a place to stay! Seems kind of far from the airport but haven't done a dry run yet... and still looking for a Walmart/Target??

[aflink93]

Originally Posted by bloomer

I finally made it to OKC, I decided to drive straight through. 29 hours with a one hour power nap was really fun.

The Isola Bella is really nice. The security guard says it is in a good area and probably one of the nicest places in OKC. If you can find a roommate, $35 bucks a day is a pretty good deal.

Bloomer, if you're looking for a roommate let me know!