Preparing for class

greaper007 · December 19th, 2006, 13:59

Alright, so I report for class at Colgan on Jan 8th. I decided since my fiance and I have been long distance for two years I'd just come up and live with her until then. I was fine with the decision until about yesterday. I started to panic about not doing anything aviation related for 3-4 weeks before training. I'm worried that my skills will go to pot. What do you guys think? Have any suggestions for things that I could study?

I guess I'm also a little worried because the whole situation reminds me of two year ago when I made the stupid decision (for me) of going in the Marines. Just because I'm training in VA, starting in January, not sure what to expect. Also despite what I thought was adequate training, I showed up a little out of shape for OCS. I really want to show up to class prepared this time.

Seggy · December 19th, 2006, 15:01

Don't worry just relax, not to much to bone up on.

Do get the book though "Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot." Start looking that over, bring it to class, and you will be fine.

The one thing you MUST have at this company is an OPEN mind. With that you will do fine.

greaper007 · December 19th, 2006, 15:41

Thanks, I kept meaning to get that book. I guess now is my opportunity. Just curious, which one is seggy in your avatar?

Champcar · December 19th, 2006, 15:46

Please keep us updated once your training starts. Colganis somewhere that I am interested for the future.

greaper007 · December 19th, 2006, 15:48

Will do, I have to warn you though I might chose sleep over blogging.

ComplexHiAv8r · December 19th, 2006, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by greaper007

Just curious, which one is seggy in your avatar?

He is the drunk looking one!

There went my recommendation!

Seggy · December 19th, 2006, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by greaper007

Thanks, I kept meaning to get that book. I guess now is my opportunity. Just curious, which one is seggy in your avatar?

I am the dude on the right. I'm the biggest pilot in the company, in the smallest airplane. I am large and in charge. Don't worry you won't miss me.

Seriously, don't sweat it to much. Did they give you an aircraft yet? They are phasing out the 1900 so you will probably be in the Saab. But find out and make sure, let me know and I can give you some info on a real airplane, not that Saab POS.

But it is VERY important you get the book

PS-Does your dad fly for Southwest?

greaper007 · December 19th, 2006, 15:57

They didn't give me an airplane assignment yet, and yes my Dad fly for Southwest. The first thing he wanted to know was if we were in CASS. He wants me to jumpseat one of his flights, which would be really cool for me.

C150J · December 19th, 2006, 16:16

You'll be fine

. Between INDOC and systems, you'll be out of the cockpit for a while, and it is expected. If you get that book, you might want to read up on exemption 3585 and high mins regs.

GOOD LUCK!!!! WE'RE ALL COUNTING ON YOU!

J.

Champcar · December 19th, 2006, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

I am the dude on the right. I'm the biggest pilot in the company, in the smallest airplane. I am large and in charge. Don't worry you won't miss me.

Seriously, don't sweat it to much. Did they give you an aircraft yet? They are phasing out the 1900 so you will probably be in the Saab. But find out and make sure, let me know and I can give you some info on a real airplane, not that Saab POS.

But it is VERY important you get the book

PS-Does your dad fly for Southwest?

What are they going to be replaced with? More Saabs?

taseal · December 19th, 2006, 16:45

why are the saabs POSs?

is the 1900 is a work of art?

ComplexHiAv8r · December 19th, 2006, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champcar

What are they going to be replaced with? More Saabs?

Didn't I hear a rumor about them getting CRJ-200s?

Seggy · December 19th, 2006, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by taseal

is the 1900 is a work of art?

Everytime I inspect the tail of the airplane I find something new, like a Monet or Rembrant.

So they are a fine work of art.

Why Slaabs are POSes? One reason...

My vertical jump has more of a FPM climb than they can give you on cold winters day lightly loaded.

ComplexHiAv8r · December 19th, 2006, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

My vertical jump has more of a FPM climb than they can give you on cold winters day lightly loaded.

What about a HOT summer day loaded heavy????
Are they really that bad?

Seggy · December 19th, 2006, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ComplexHiAv8r

What about a HOT summer day loaded heavy????
Are they really that bad?

Yep even on a cold winters day it feels like it climbs FOREVER!

During the summer forget it.

Ian J · December 19th, 2006, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

I am the dude on the right. I'm the biggest pilot in the company, in the smallest airplane. I am large and in charge. Don't worry you won't miss me.

What??!! AT NJC I thought you were tiny!

Wait, how much DID I drink that night??

ComplexHiAv8r · December 19th, 2006, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

Yep even on a cold winters day it feels like it climbs FOREVER!

During the summer forget it.

Fun time scud running.....

GaTechKid · December 19th, 2006, 17:07

LMAO - You are so going to enjoy it when you transition to "mainline."

December 19th, 2006, 13:59	#1
greaper007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Hartford, Ct Posts: 1,128	Preparing for class Alright, so I report for class at Colgan on Jan 8th. I decided since my fiance and I have been long distance for two years I'd just come up and live with her until then. I was fine with the decision until about yesterday. I started to panic about not doing anything aviation related for 3-4 weeks before training. I'm worried that my skills will go to pot. What do you guys think? Have any suggestions for things that I could study? I guess I'm also a little worried because the whole situation reminds me of two year ago when I made the stupid decision (for me) of going in the Marines. Just because I'm training in VA, starting in January, not sure what to expect. Also despite what I thought was adequate training, I showed up a little out of shape for OCS. I really want to show up to class prepared this time. __________________ <<<<<Hunter S. Thompson extends the Gonzo concept to flying.

December 19th, 2006, 15:01	#2
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,498	Re: Preparing for class Don't worry just relax, not to much to bone up on. Do get the book though "Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot." Start looking that over, bring it to class, and you will be fine. The one thing you MUST have at this company is an OPEN mind. With that you will do fine.

December 19th, 2006, 15:41	#3
greaper007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Hartford, Ct Posts: 1,128	Re: Preparing for class Thanks, I kept meaning to get that book. I guess now is my opportunity. Just curious, which one is seggy in your avatar? __________________ <<<<<Hunter S. Thompson extends the Gonzo concept to flying.

December 19th, 2006, 15:46	#4
Champcar Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KROC Posts: 2,245	Re: Preparing for class Please keep us updated once your training starts. Colganis somewhere that I am interested for the future. __________________ Commercial Single/Multi Instrument IGI

December 19th, 2006, 15:48	#5
greaper007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Hartford, Ct Posts: 1,128	Re: Preparing for class Will do, I have to warn you though I might chose sleep over blogging. __________________ <<<<<Hunter S. Thompson extends the Gonzo concept to flying.

December 19th, 2006, 15:57	#8
greaper007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Hartford, Ct Posts: 1,128	Re: Preparing for class They didn't give me an airplane assignment yet, and yes my Dad fly for Southwest. The first thing he wanted to know was if we were in CASS. He wants me to jumpseat one of his flights, which would be really cool for me. __________________ <<<<<Hunter S. Thompson extends the Gonzo concept to flying.

December 19th, 2006, 16:16	#9
C150J Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,025	Re: Preparing for class You'll be fine. Between INDOC and systems, you'll be out of the cockpit for a while, and it is expected. If you get that book, you might want to read up on exemption 3585 and high mins regs. GOOD LUCK!!!! WE'RE ALL COUNTING ON YOU! J.

December 19th, 2006, 16:45	#11
taseal Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,961	Re: Preparing for class why are the saabs POSs? is the 1900 is a work of art?

December 19th, 2006, 17:07	#18
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,885	Re: Preparing for class LMAO - You are so going to enjoy it when you transition to "mainline." __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

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