Thanks...

chunk75 · April 17th, 2002, 20:40

Does it seem like I'm asking a lot of questions? Well, I am. My wife and I have been preparing for this transition for a long time and I want to make the most of it.

I wanna thank all the folks on the board who have been more than helpful in answering all my questions and those who have provided encouragement.

At the risk of leaving someone out, I'd like to thank you by name:

Veronaut
Baronman
Kdrake
kdwilkes
FSI newguy
aca_dia
aviator
Donalbain
davetheflyer
SUSpilot
TobagoTB10
mrule
Visceral
BPO
gofast
M. Sweezy (I forget your username!)

Again, thanks for your time and patience. I hope to meet you all in person and throw a couple back (Diet Cokes for me, PBR for Baronman).

Chunk

kdwilkes · April 17th, 2002, 22:05

Chunkage,

Looking at your profile today, I saw you have an interest in SCUBA. I assume you are certified. I just recently got certified and am looking forward to doing some occassional reef/spring diving while attending FSI. Let me know if you would be interested.

Veronaut · April 18th, 2002, 03:42

Hey, no problem! Thanks for the recognition, anyway. I like helping out fellow veterans (although I suppose you are not a "veteran" yet...how many more days?). Looking forward to you coming to Vero.

'naut <---starts CFI June 3rd

chunk75 · April 18th, 2002, 04:11

14 days....I plan on getting into town 5/19 or so. We'll have to get together.

Maybe I should join the VFW!?!? I believe I qualify. Just really wouldn't want to wear that cover.

Chunk

Acadia · April 18th, 2002, 09:28

Safe travels getting here. I don’t think you will have any complaints once you get going at FSI.

P.S. as of today according to Mr.Skovgaard things are starting to move again. ASA is supposed to start back up next month and there is a similar program with another carrier in development. All he seemed to be concerned about was the potential sudden loss of many high time CFI's when things get going. It sounds like they are prepared to get going with CFI standardization when the need arises, but the current backlog is still about 40.

FloridaPilot · April 18th, 2002, 14:21

Chunkage
How did you get "Homer" to work? I look forward to meeting you at FS.

chunk75 · April 18th, 2002, 15:21

Do a search for "UBB images". There are tons of websites out there. Pick the image you want, then copy the link (in UBB format)into your sig.

Mine says, " [XXX]http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/Gif/SimpHomer.gif[/XXX]" Replace the XXX with IMG. If I had left them in there, Homer would've shown up again.

Chunk<--Not a computer geek....well, okay, maybe a little bit

SUSPilot · April 18th, 2002, 20:33

No problem chunk, see you at FSI in about a year!

Baronman · April 19th, 2002, 16:18

No problem chunk, it's been a pleasure trying to give you a hand...I know when I came down here it was one big fog, I didn't know what to expect...I think you'll enjoy your training here, it's top notch, take the good with the bad but keep going full speed ahead! (We'll settle over the PBR later.)

Visceral · April 19th, 2002, 17:47

Chunk,
Have fun in Vero. Before the damn terrorists attacked, my wife and I had plans on being out of the service by the end of May. When they decide to ease stop-loss, I'll be asking a lot of the same questions you asked...again. Hopefully, you'll be online down there so you'll have some additional inputs. Fly Safe and don't show up too late for the Freedom Bird outta The Rock.

IFLYRJS · April 19th, 2002, 19:38

You'll love it here. Get ready to study and find a study partner or two to help out. Any of the students in the marketing department can help you with any set up questions just give them a call. By the way they just lowered the dorm prices to 12-25 dollar a day from 17-28 if your interested. Later.

davetheflyer · April 26th, 2002, 10:01

Kdwilkes and Chunk,

I'm a scuba nut too. Although I've only been able to do one drift dive off Lantana since I've been in FL. Look me up when you get ready to go diving.

FSI2ASA · April 27th, 2002, 00:17

Hey Chunk,
No problem at all. Maybe once I get SCUBA certified I can join you guys in the deep blue.

chunk75 · April 27th, 2002, 04:05

Did you guys read my posting in the General section about the whale shark dive I did?

Chunk

davetheflyer · April 29th, 2002, 08:14

Didn't see it.

I've always wanted to see a shark on a dive. The closest that I've come is seeing a school of sharks feeding on baitfish in the surf at Wabasso Beach one day. Pretty cool.

dtoften · April 29th, 2002, 13:35

I also have my scuba license but I have been in the cold Pacific, not Atlantic Ocean. My semi-dry wet suit is so thick, you need a ..... Seriously, does alot of people go scuba diving in Vero Beach area? Is there a club or someone with a boat? It would very different actually diving in warm water. Well, hope to meet alot of people at FSA soon.

kdwilkes · April 29th, 2002, 14:42

I would not say they go diving in Vero Beach, but an hour south near West Palm there are shoreline reefs and a couple wrecks that I heard were good dive sites. There are many dive shops on the east coast of Florida especially near Vero and south to Miami and, of course, in the Keys. All these places usually have daily dive trips to reefs and wrecks for a small fee ($30-$40). I look forward to finding some dive buddies at FSA.

chunk75 · April 30th, 2002, 07:56

I'll see you dudes in mid-May. I'm rollin' outta Okinawa and the Navy, so my attendance on these boards will be sketchy. Seeya!

Baronman-I have your PBR on ice...

Chunk

PS--You can email me at chunk75@yahoo.com

Ophir · May 2nd, 2002, 10:41

Chunk, thank you for your time and discussions, I have always valued your straight forward approach. But I don't think I will be joining you lads at FSI. I would really like to but I have found a really great FBO in Boise, ID that I am going to go through. Save some $.

Who knows though, I might be heading to FL someday if my expectations aren't met in Boise. Good luck to you, see you in the air someday.

April 17th, 2002, 20:40	#1
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Thanks... Does it seem like I'm asking a lot of questions? Well, I am. My wife and I have been preparing for this transition for a long time and I want to make the most of it. I wanna thank all the folks on the board who have been more than helpful in answering all my questions and those who have provided encouragement. At the risk of leaving someone out, I'd like to thank you by name: Veronaut Baronman Kdrake kdwilkes FSI newguy aca_dia aviator Donalbain davetheflyer SUSpilot TobagoTB10 mrule Visceral BPO gofast M. Sweezy (I forget your username!) Again, thanks for your time and patience. I hope to meet you all in person and throw a couple back (Diet Cokes for me, PBR for Baronman). Chunk

April 17th, 2002, 22:05	#2
kdwilkes Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 125	Re: Thanks... Chunkage, Looking at your profile today, I saw you have an interest in SCUBA. I assume you are certified. I just recently got certified and am looking forward to doing some occassional reef/spring diving while attending FSI. Let me know if you would be interested.

April 18th, 2002, 03:42	#3
Veronaut Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Not in Vero anymore... Posts: 65	Re: Thanks... Hey, no problem! Thanks for the recognition, anyway. I like helping out fellow veterans (although I suppose you are not a "veteran" yet...how many more days?). Looking forward to you coming to Vero. 'naut <---starts CFI June 3rd

April 18th, 2002, 04:11	#4
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Re: Thanks... 14 days....I plan on getting into town 5/19 or so. We'll have to get together. Maybe I should join the VFW!?!? I believe I qualify. Just really wouldn't want to wear that cover. Chunk

April 18th, 2002, 09:28	#5
Acadia Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: BHB - Maine Posts: 2,805	Re: Thanks... Safe travels getting here. I don’t think you will have any complaints once you get going at FSI. P.S. as of today according to Mr.Skovgaard things are starting to move again. ASA is supposed to start back up next month and there is a similar program with another carrier in development. All he seemed to be concerned about was the potential sudden loss of many high time CFI's when things get going. It sounds like they are prepared to get going with CFI standardization when the need arises, but the current backlog is still about 40.

April 18th, 2002, 14:21	#6
FloridaPilot Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 61	Re: Thanks... Chunkage How did you get "Homer" to work? I look forward to meeting you at FS.

April 18th, 2002, 15:21	#7
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Re: Thanks... Do a search for "UBB images". There are tons of websites out there. Pick the image you want, then copy the link (in UBB format)into your sig. Mine says, " [XXX]http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/Gif/SimpHomer.gif[/XXX]" Replace the XXX with IMG. If I had left them in there, Homer would've shown up again. Chunk<--Not a computer geek....well, okay, maybe a little bit

April 18th, 2002, 20:33	#8
SUSPilot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baseball City, USA Posts: 367	Re: Thanks... No problem chunk, see you at FSI in about a year!

April 19th, 2002, 16:18	#9
Baronman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NEWARK Posts: 1,049	Re: Thanks... No problem chunk, it's been a pleasure trying to give you a hand...I know when I came down here it was one big fog, I didn't know what to expect...I think you'll enjoy your training here, it's top notch, take the good with the bad but keep going full speed ahead! (We'll settle over the PBR later.)

April 19th, 2002, 17:47	#10
Visceral Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 293	Re: Thanks... Chunk, Have fun in Vero. Before the damn terrorists attacked, my wife and I had plans on being out of the service by the end of May. When they decide to ease stop-loss, I'll be asking a lot of the same questions you asked...again. Hopefully, you'll be online down there so you'll have some additional inputs. Fly Safe and don't show up too late for the Freedom Bird outta The Rock.

April 19th, 2002, 19:38	#11
IFLYRJS Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 72	Re: Thanks... You'll love it here. Get ready to study and find a study partner or two to help out. Any of the students in the marketing department can help you with any set up questions just give them a call. By the way they just lowered the dorm prices to 12-25 dollar a day from 17-28 if your interested. Later.

April 26th, 2002, 10:01	#12
davetheflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: KATL, Georgia, Tennessee Posts: 1,016	Re: Thanks... Kdwilkes and Chunk, I'm a scuba nut too. Although I've only been able to do one drift dive off Lantana since I've been in FL. Look me up when you get ready to go diving.

April 27th, 2002, 00:17	#13
FSI2ASA Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vero Beach Posts: 44	Re: Thanks... Hey Chunk, No problem at all. Maybe once I get SCUBA certified I can join you guys in the deep blue.

April 27th, 2002, 04:05	#14
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Re: Thanks... Did you guys read my posting in the General section about the whale shark dive I did? Chunk

April 29th, 2002, 08:14	#15
davetheflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: KATL, Georgia, Tennessee Posts: 1,016	Re: Thanks... Didn't see it. I've always wanted to see a shark on a dive. The closest that I've come is seeing a school of sharks feeding on baitfish in the surf at Wabasso Beach one day. Pretty cool.

April 29th, 2002, 13:35	#16
dtoften Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East Wenatchee, Washington Posts: 22	Re: Thanks... I also have my scuba license but I have been in the cold Pacific, not Atlantic Ocean. My semi-dry wet suit is so thick, you need a ..... Seriously, does alot of people go scuba diving in Vero Beach area? Is there a club or someone with a boat? It would very different actually diving in warm water. Well, hope to meet alot of people at FSA soon.

April 29th, 2002, 14:42	#17
kdwilkes Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 125	Re: Thanks... I would not say they go diving in Vero Beach, but an hour south near West Palm there are shoreline reefs and a couple wrecks that I heard were good dive sites. There are many dive shops on the east coast of Florida especially near Vero and south to Miami and, of course, in the Keys. All these places usually have daily dive trips to reefs and wrecks for a small fee ($30-$40). I look forward to finding some dive buddies at FSA.

April 30th, 2002, 07:56	#18
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Re: Thanks... I'll see you dudes in mid-May. I'm rollin' outta Okinawa and the Navy, so my attendance on these boards will be sketchy. Seeya! Baronman-I have your PBR on ice... Chunk PS--You can email me at chunk75@yahoo.com

May 2nd, 2002, 10:41	#19
Ophir Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: was Ophir, CO, now in SLC! Posts: 1,477	Re: Thanks... Chunk, thank you for your time and discussions, I have always valued your straight forward approach. But I don't think I will be joining you lads at FSI. I would really like to but I have found a really great FBO in Boise, ID that I am going to go through. Save some $. Who knows though, I might be heading to FL someday if my expectations aren't met in Boise. Good luck to you, see you in the air someday.

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