Lurker coming out!!!

Louie1975 · February 12th, 2003, 16:45

Hi Folks:
My name is Louie, am 27 years old, currently employed in the wireless sales industry(Nextel) and earned my private last summer. I've been here in Queens, NYC since day 1(ok, day 2 or 3, I was born in Brooklyn!). I currently fly our of Islip NY.
My dream, since I was living in Jackson Heights under ext. centerline to runway 4 at LGA, was to be an airline pilot. So now I am a c172 pilot and I just try to fly on weekends(when wx agrees) and read during the week. I'm saving for my instrument rating which I will probably start this fall. Anyway, I check in to view these boards 3-4 times a day(which is probably why I haven't been hitting quota) and after about a year I figured it was time to 'come out'
Anyway, this is a GREAT site Doug, you've done a terrific job. I have tons of questions and will be posting frequently. Hope all is well!

Louie

flyitup · February 12th, 2003, 17:05

Hi Louie,

Welcome to the Jetcareers forums, I'm glad you decided to join in on the conversation!

Post away!

aloft · February 12th, 2003, 17:18

Technically, it's called "de-cloaking"; "coming out" implies something else...eek!

Welcome!

flyguy · February 13th, 2003, 00:58

Dang it aloft you beat me to it.

avi8tor · February 13th, 2003, 14:08

Welcome to the boards Louie, if you have any questions feel free to ask.

ready2fly · February 13th, 2003, 14:10

[ QUOTE ]
Welcome to the boards Louie, if you have any questions feel free to ask.

[/ QUOTE ]
Then duck!!!

Seriously - welcome.

Louie1975 · February 13th, 2003, 16:50

Thanks guys for all the welcomes.

CMARTIN - sorry for the xo bankruptcy. Nextel is supposedly doing good, the bean counters tell us we'll be going cash-flow positive this year. Let me tell you , it has come at a price. For me to sell one phone requires more paperwork, policies, procedures, and adherence to 'compliance'(I hate that word) codes than Pres. Bush needs to start a war. It is very discouraging. It reaffirms that I'd rather be flying, even if it means flying floats in Alaska.

Anyway, there is a lesson in all of this: I hear airline pilots complaining these days about the fact that there are too many rules and procedures and that they are no longer paid for their judgment, but paid to follow rules. This trend of less and less common sense is happening in my industry and probably every industry. Pilots who haven't had a corporate job need to realize this.

Hope all is well!!

JJay · February 13th, 2003, 17:03

Hi Louie-

I fly out of ISP also. We should fly together sometime (if you promise not to try and sell me a cell phone).

JJay

mtsu_av8er · February 13th, 2003, 17:04

Welcome to our little slice of the world, Louie...but it's ready2fly you need to watch out for....he's dangerous when you rouse him!!!

Have fun!!!

flyitup · February 13th, 2003, 21:26

[ QUOTE ]
but it's ready2fly you need to watch out for....he's dangerous when you rouse him!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

Interesting that you have a problem with R2F… I’ve always found him easy to get along with. I guess us part 61 guys just have to stick together!

iceman21 · February 13th, 2003, 23:15

Off topic --

Speaking of Ilsip, one of the planes I have been flying for the past week just went back to American Flyers out there in NY.

61AF would be the number. Nice plane.

On topic --

Nice to have you come out of the hole Louie. Come have some fun in the Squawk box

aloft · February 13th, 2003, 23:26

[ QUOTE ]
Interesting that you have a problem with R2F… I’ve always found him easy to get along with. I guess us part 61 guys just have to stick together!

[/ QUOTE ]
Yeah, screw those Part 141 guys!

flyitup · February 13th, 2003, 23:34

[ QUOTE ]
Yeah, screw those Part 141 guys!

[/ QUOTE ]

Lordy!! The last thing I want to do at 12:34 a.m. is get that debate started again...

Vyse · February 14th, 2003, 02:49

Actually, if you want to get realllly technical, the proper term is "de-lurk." "De-cloak" is something a Romulan or Klingon pilot would do ;-)

ready2fly · February 14th, 2003, 06:36

[ QUOTE ]
..but it's ready2fly you need to watch out for....he's dangerous when you rouse him!!!

[/ QUOTE ]
Ahhhh - truer words.....

Louie1975 · February 14th, 2003, 22:31

JJay:
You fly out of ISP? Send me a PM, and maybe we can fly together. Is that your twin in the picture?

Louie

JJay · February 16th, 2003, 07:40

Louie-

Yes, I am in a partnership with a few other guys in a Seneca. I sent you a PM with my e-mail and phone number. Get in touch if you want to fly sometime.

JJay

Mavmb · February 16th, 2003, 19:02

Hey, welcome to the website! Feel free to post anything on your mind. That's what everybody else does! Just watch out for the political debates in the squawk box. No punches pulled in there! F*(%$*@ liberals!

February 12th, 2003, 16:45	#1
Louie1975 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York Posts: 220	Lurker coming out!!! Hi Folks: My name is Louie, am 27 years old, currently employed in the wireless sales industry(Nextel) and earned my private last summer. I've been here in Queens, NYC since day 1(ok, day 2 or 3, I was born in Brooklyn!). I currently fly our of Islip NY. My dream, since I was living in Jackson Heights under ext. centerline to runway 4 at LGA, was to be an airline pilot. So now I am a c172 pilot and I just try to fly on weekends(when wx agrees) and read during the week. I'm saving for my instrument rating which I will probably start this fall. Anyway, I check in to view these boards 3-4 times a day(which is probably why I haven't been hitting quota) and after about a year I figured it was time to 'come out' Anyway, this is a GREAT site Doug, you've done a terrific job. I have tons of questions and will be posting frequently. Hope all is well! Louie

February 12th, 2003, 17:05	#2
flyitup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 620	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Hi Louie, Welcome to the Jetcareers forums, I'm glad you decided to join in on the conversation! Post away!

February 12th, 2003, 17:18	#3
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,722	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Technically, it's called "de-cloaking"; "coming out" implies something else...eek! Welcome!

February 13th, 2003, 00:58	#4
flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,071	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Dang it aloft you beat me to it.

February 13th, 2003, 14:08	#5
avi8tor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, ILL. Posts: 432	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Welcome to the boards Louie, if you have any questions feel free to ask.

February 13th, 2003, 14:10	#6
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,080	Re: Lurker coming out!!! [ QUOTE ] Welcome to the boards Louie, if you have any questions feel free to ask. [/ QUOTE ] Then duck!!! Seriously - welcome.

February 13th, 2003, 16:50	#7
Louie1975 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York Posts: 220	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Thanks guys for all the welcomes. CMARTIN - sorry for the xo bankruptcy. Nextel is supposedly doing good, the bean counters tell us we'll be going cash-flow positive this year. Let me tell you , it has come at a price. For me to sell one phone requires more paperwork, policies, procedures, and adherence to 'compliance'(I hate that word) codes than Pres. Bush needs to start a war. It is very discouraging. It reaffirms that I'd rather be flying, even if it means flying floats in Alaska. Anyway, there is a lesson in all of this: I hear airline pilots complaining these days about the fact that there are too many rules and procedures and that they are no longer paid for their judgment, but paid to follow rules. This trend of less and less common sense is happening in my industry and probably every industry. Pilots who haven't had a corporate job need to realize this. Hope all is well!!

February 13th, 2003, 17:03	#8
JJay Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Posts: 11	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Hi Louie- I fly out of ISP also. We should fly together sometime (if you promise not to try and sell me a cell phone). JJay

February 13th, 2003, 17:04	#9
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,403	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Welcome to our little slice of the world, Louie...but it's ready2fly you need to watch out for....he's dangerous when you rouse him!!! Have fun!!!

February 13th, 2003, 21:26	#10
flyitup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 620	Re: Lurker coming out!!! [ QUOTE ] but it's ready2fly you need to watch out for....he's dangerous when you rouse him!!! [/ QUOTE ] Interesting that you have a problem with R2F… I’ve always found him easy to get along with. I guess us part 61 guys just have to stick together!

February 13th, 2003, 23:15	#11
iceman21 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 95	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Off topic -- Speaking of Ilsip, one of the planes I have been flying for the past week just went back to American Flyers out there in NY. 61AF would be the number. Nice plane. On topic -- Nice to have you come out of the hole Louie. Come have some fun in the Squawk box

February 13th, 2003, 23:26	#12
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,722	Re: Lurker coming out!!! [ QUOTE ] Interesting that you have a problem with R2F… I’ve always found him easy to get along with. I guess us part 61 guys just have to stick together! [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, screw those Part 141 guys!

February 13th, 2003, 23:34	#13
flyitup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 620	Re: Lurker coming out!!! [ QUOTE ] Yeah, screw those Part 141 guys! [/ QUOTE ] Lordy!! The last thing I want to do at 12:34 a.m. is get that debate started again...

February 14th, 2003, 02:49	#14
Vyse Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 229	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Actually, if you want to get realllly technical, the proper term is "de-lurk." "De-cloak" is something a Romulan or Klingon pilot would do ;-)

February 14th, 2003, 06:36	#15
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,080	Re: Lurker coming out!!! [ QUOTE ] ..but it's ready2fly you need to watch out for....he's dangerous when you rouse him!!! [/ QUOTE ] Ahhhh - truer words.....

February 14th, 2003, 22:31	#16
Louie1975 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York Posts: 220	Re: Lurker coming out!!! JJay: You fly out of ISP? Send me a PM, and maybe we can fly together. Is that your twin in the picture? Louie

February 16th, 2003, 07:40	#17
JJay Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Posts: 11	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Louie- Yes, I am in a partnership with a few other guys in a Seneca. I sent you a PM with my e-mail and phone number. Get in touch if you want to fly sometime. JJay

February 16th, 2003, 19:02	#18
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,169	Re: Lurker coming out!!! Hey, welcome to the website! Feel free to post anything on your mind. That's what everybody else does! Just watch out for the political debates in the squawk box. No punches pulled in there! F(%$@ liberals!

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