First Post....... What would u do???

jbpetty6203 · January 30th, 2007, 18:28

hey ppl. I have been reading JC for almost a year now off and on and finally decided to join and start posting. A little about me im 22, in the Air Force as a c-130 crew chief, e-4, currently deployed to iraq. When I am not in Iraq reside in Little Rock on active duty, only for the next year and a half

. I have been training on and off for about 2 yrs now for my ppl, deployments and finances get in the way for me too complete the license.
So thats a little about me, heres my question. I have accumulated about 25 hrs so far soloed in 4.7, and after I get back to the states I will have the time and money too complete my PPL, finally. This is my question until my enlistment is up I will prolly be deployed at least 2 more times over here for a duration of usually about 4 months each. After my enlistment I am wanting to use my GI Bill to attend Ari Ben and get all my ratings, instruct and hopefully get a right seat at a Regional. So should I wait till I am almost out to get my PPL or should I just go ahead and get it when I get home this time, and just fly in between my deployments??? Any knowledgable advice would be appreciated and anything about Ari Ben also...... Thanks guys/girls

NotCoolEnufToFly · January 30th, 2007, 18:39

Hey JBPetty! Welcome to JetCareers. I'm from the LIT area. Cabot actually. Are you familiar with it?

amorris311 · January 30th, 2007, 18:41

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

NotCoolEnufToFly · January 30th, 2007, 18:42

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Originally Posted by amorris311

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Shut up Andrew, I was just being friendly and now I'm all blushing!

amorris311 · January 30th, 2007, 18:44

i am here to welcome the new member.

welcome.

wildfreightess · January 30th, 2007, 19:19

Welcome!! I am also from the LIT area, but currently undergoing indoc for Chautauqua in Indianapolis, where it's FRICKIN COLD.

I would go ahead and finish up the private as soon as possible. That way, you won't have to retake any tests or work for any more endorsements that may have expired when you were deployed.

Good luck!

jbpetty6203 · January 30th, 2007, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotCoolEnufToFly

Hey JBPetty! Welcome to JetCareers. I'm from the LIT area. Cabot actually. Are you familiar with it?

Yeah i actually used to live in cabot, now im in sherwood, when Im not in this place. Thanks for the advice wildfreightess

MQAAord · January 30th, 2007, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildfreightess

Welcome!! I am also from the LIT area, but currently undergoing indoc for Chautauqua in Indianapolis, where it's FRICKIN COLD.

I would go ahead and finish up the private as soon as possible. That way, you won't have to retake any tests or work for any more endorsements that may have expired when you were deployed.

Good luck!

You're in IND right now? Yes, it IS cold! Sucks to be us.

We're in the NE suburbs, if you need anything while you're here let us know!

dc3flyer · January 30th, 2007, 21:58

Welcome to the board!

I would recommend getting your license if time and money permits. It is a greta accomplishment that will make you want to work harder toward the end goal. You can build time for your instrument rating between deployments, and maybe even get a lesson or two to give you a heads up.

When I was a flight instructor I had several students that were in the Army. The good ones would try to take books across the pond to study a little in "free time". I had one student that had just soloes, went to Iraq for like 10 months, came back and in the first week home went and took his private and instrument writtens (scored above 90% on both). So that is my insight.

Aero_Engineer · January 31st, 2007, 02:14

Welcome aboard, try to get your ppl ASAP. as it was mentioned that will create a stronger will for you to go ahead with the other ratings.

Beechlover · January 31st, 2007, 08:20

Welcome JBPetty! Hey I think I might have some useful info on your situation. I'm ex-USAF currently at Ariben using the GI Bill to help with expenses. I've been in practically the same situation you're in now. Why don't you PM me and we'll talk. See ya.

NotCoolEnufToFly · January 31st, 2007, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbpetty6203

Yeah i actually used to live in cabot, now im in sherwood, when Im not in this place. Thanks for the advice wildfreightess

How long did you live in Cabot? Cabot HS graduate?

amorris311 · January 31st, 2007, 11:15

high school reunion jc. i love it!

NotCoolEnufToFly · January 31st, 2007, 11:24

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Originally Posted by amorris311

high school reunion jc. i love it!

Andrew, don't worry, I'm not going to replace you! You're still my best JC friend! No need to be jealous!

amorris311 · January 31st, 2007, 11:25

not jealous just a small world. i actually got in touch with a friend of mine that i havent seen in years because of aviation. the world just keeps getting smaller.

SRA_kbad · January 31st, 2007, 22:35

Welcome to the forums. I'm E-4 also. I'm down here at Barksdale in the Shreveport/Bossier area.
Good to have you here. Lots of experienced people here to share their wisdom.

Van_Hoolio · February 1st, 2007, 04:48

Quote:

What would you do if your son is at home
Cryin' all alone on the bedroom floor
Cause he's hungry
And the only way to feed him
Is to sleep with a man for a little bit of money
And his daddy's gone
Somewhere smokin' rock now
In and out of lockdown
I ain't gotta job now
So for you this is just a good time
But for me, this is what I call life

But seriously, welcome to the forum and thank you for your service. Honestly, I think the PPL was the biggest step/hurdle. I took 2 and a half years to get mine so don't get down about timing. Do what you can.

MIke

NotCoolEnufToFly · February 1st, 2007, 11:47

I really like that song!

January 30th, 2007, 18:28	#1
jbpetty6203 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 16	First Post....... What would u do??? hey ppl. I have been reading JC for almost a year now off and on and finally decided to join and start posting. A little about me im 22, in the Air Force as a c-130 crew chief, e-4, currently deployed to iraq. When I am not in Iraq reside in Little Rock on active duty, only for the next year and a half . I have been training on and off for about 2 yrs now for my ppl, deployments and finances get in the way for me too complete the license. So thats a little about me, heres my question. I have accumulated about 25 hrs so far soloed in 4.7, and after I get back to the states I will have the time and money too complete my PPL, finally. This is my question until my enlistment is up I will prolly be deployed at least 2 more times over here for a duration of usually about 4 months each. After my enlistment I am wanting to use my GI Bill to attend Ari Ben and get all my ratings, instruct and hopefully get a right seat at a Regional. So should I wait till I am almost out to get my PPL or should I just go ahead and get it when I get home this time, and just fly in between my deployments??? Any knowledgable advice would be appreciated and anything about Ari Ben also...... Thanks guys/girls

January 30th, 2007, 18:39	#2
NotCoolEnufToFly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gretna, LA Posts: 2,528	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? Hey JBPetty! Welcome to JetCareers. I'm from the LIT area. Cabot actually. Are you familiar with it? __________________ Papa Alpha Mike http://pamgagliani.flyblog.com/

January 30th, 2007, 18:41	#3
amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,471	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? LOVE IS IN THE AIR

January 30th, 2007, 18:44	#5
amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,471	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? i am here to welcome the new member. welcome.

January 30th, 2007, 19:19	#6
wildfreightess Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jefferson City Posts: 492	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? Welcome!! I am also from the LIT area, but currently undergoing indoc for Chautauqua in Indianapolis, where it's FRICKIN COLD. I would go ahead and finish up the private as soon as possible. That way, you won't have to retake any tests or work for any more endorsements that may have expired when you were deployed. Good luck! __________________ "It's so much fun to be black." - mtsu_av8er

January 30th, 2007, 21:58	#9
dc3flyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,104	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? Welcome to the board! I would recommend getting your license if time and money permits. It is a greta accomplishment that will make you want to work harder toward the end goal. You can build time for your instrument rating between deployments, and maybe even get a lesson or two to give you a heads up. When I was a flight instructor I had several students that were in the Army. The good ones would try to take books across the pond to study a little in "free time". I had one student that had just soloes, went to Iraq for like 10 months, came back and in the first week home went and took his private and instrument writtens (scored above 90% on both). So that is my insight.

January 31st, 2007, 02:14	#10
Aero_Engineer Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,032	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? Welcome aboard, try to get your ppl ASAP. as it was mentioned that will create a stronger will for you to go ahead with the other ratings.

January 31st, 2007, 08:20	#11
Beechlover Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Flyin with my Sweetie!!! Posts: 255	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? Welcome JBPetty! Hey I think I might have some useful info on your situation. I'm ex-USAF currently at Ariben using the GI Bill to help with expenses. I've been in practically the same situation you're in now. Why don't you PM me and we'll talk. See ya. __________________ Life is Good! Do what you love, love what you do!

January 31st, 2007, 11:15	#13
amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,471	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? high school reunion jc. i love it!

January 31st, 2007, 11:25	#15
amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,471	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? not jealous just a small world. i actually got in touch with a friend of mine that i havent seen in years because of aviation. the world just keeps getting smaller.

January 31st, 2007, 22:35	#16
SRA_kbad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Commuting Posts: 709	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? Welcome to the forums. I'm E-4 also. I'm down here at Barksdale in the Shreveport/Bossier area. Good to have you here. Lots of experienced people here to share their wisdom. __________________ "The Coconut Banger's Ball... Its A Rap"

February 1st, 2007, 11:47	#18
NotCoolEnufToFly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gretna, LA Posts: 2,528	Re: First Post....... What would u do??? I really like that song! __________________ Papa Alpha Mike http://pamgagliani.flyblog.com/

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