A Day To Remember..

MusketeerMan · February 25th, 2008, 17:33

...at least for me! My first day of IOE, and though a short one with only 2 legs, a blast! Flew from DCA to ATL and back and was "given" the first leg by the training captain and think I did fairly well. I give the landing a 7 in ATL, so I'll definitely take it!!! Probably the hardest part for me today was the radios on the ground, especially in ATL, getting used to who to call and when. I'll get more experience as I'm back in ATL tomorrow morning again.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3471

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3310

With a 19 hour overnight here in DC, I was able to check out the Air & Space Museum as well as a somber visit to the Holocaust Museum. I feel like I'd need 2-3 days here straight to see everything.

Definitely a day I won't forget!

Qgar · February 25th, 2008, 19:17

I'm so happy for you! I knew you'd do fine!

And yes, the Air and Space Museum is a great place to visit. When I was in HEF at training, I went on a day off and loved every minute of it! I'm such a geek...

MusketeerMan · February 25th, 2008, 19:28

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Originally Posted by WildCougar

I'm so happy for you! I knew you'd do fine!

And yes, the Air and Space Museum is a great place to visit. When I was in HEF at training, I went on a day off and loved every minute of it! I'm such a geek...

Thanks WC!! The Air Museum was a great way to end the day!!! My head was spinning as I didn't know what to check out first.

Qgar · February 25th, 2008, 19:33

Don't mention it! You've worked hard to realize your dream and as someone who knows EXACTLY where you're coming from, I can sense your joy and pride.

Enjoy the ride---it REALLY is a blast--even on the crappy days!

Remember, no 2 days are ever even remotely the same and that's part of the draw, at least for me!

Velocipede · February 25th, 2008, 19:38

Holocaust is kind of somber and depressing, though educational.

MusketeerMan · February 25th, 2008, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Velocipede

Holocaust is kind of somber and depressing, though educational.

Definitely educational..I knew the atrocities that went on there, but it doesn't really hit you until you see faces and can actually see what went on there. Very depressing.

Velocipede · February 25th, 2008, 19:48

The depressing thing is that people could actually do that to other human beings.

Screaming_Emu · February 25th, 2008, 20:28

Good to hear! My first day is coming up on the 3rd...I start out with 5 legs in one day

Pilot84 · February 25th, 2008, 20:39

Congrats!! It must have been a day to remember indeed. Cant wait until my turn comes to experience such a great event.

SIUAv8r · February 25th, 2008, 21:00

Congrats sir! Glad it went well for you!!

Proud Pilot · February 25th, 2008, 21:03

Congrats on your big day. I'm still dreaming of the day that I put on my airline uniform on for real.

jtrain609 · February 26th, 2008, 15:10

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Originally Posted by MusketeerMan

...at least for me! My first day of IOE, and though a short one with only 2 legs, a blast! Flew from DCA to ATL and back and was "given" the first leg by the training captain and think I did fairly well. I give the landing a 7 in ATL, so I'll definitely take it!!! Probably the hardest part for me today was the radios on the ground, especially in ATL, getting used to who to call and when. I'll get more experience as I'm back in ATL tomorrow morning again.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3471

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3310

With a 19 hour overnight here in DC, I was able to check out the Air & Space Museum as well as a somber visit to the Holocaust Museum. I feel like I'd need 2-3 days here straight to see everything.

Definitely a day I won't forget!

Congrats man. The radios get easier quickly and you'll start to realize that almost all large airports seem to operate the same way (from the ones I frequent, at least). In a month you'll be on top of your game.

MusketeerMan · February 26th, 2008, 18:19

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

Congrats man. The radios get easier quickly and you'll start to realize that almost all large airports seem to operate the same way (from the ones I frequent, at least). In a month you'll be on top of your game.

Thanks Train! Today was 100% better on the radios...as well as the landings. Tomorrow is PHL, so we'll see how the radios are there. Any chance of you moving bases anytime soon??

moxiepilot · February 26th, 2008, 18:36

what my friends say is the first few days are the toughest with the radios, but the captns seem to know every route and frequency, so dont freak out too much.

good job

Trip7 · February 26th, 2008, 19:35

Takes bout one day to get used to the radios. Ramp to Ground to Tower. Sometimes flipping to Metering between Ramp and Ground if its busy. Alot more flipping frequencies on the ground than at your average GA airport. But with in no time you'll be used to saying Callsign xxxx 5 south for D17!

Aero_Engineer · February 26th, 2008, 20:12

Congrats man, that is great!!

I am sure you'll be just fine, keep us potsed for sure.

MusketeerMan · February 26th, 2008, 20:29

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Originally Posted by 777forever

Takes bout one day to get used to the radios. Ramp to Ground to Tower. Sometimes flipping to Metering between Ramp and Ground if its busy. Alot more flipping frequencies on the ground than at your average GA airport. But with in no time you'll be used to saying Callsign xxxx 5 south for D17!

Yeah...I've had ATL turns 2 days in a row, so it's no biggie now. I especially love the Dixie taxiways...pretty funny.

I got use to "taxi on the right side, cross over to the left side after the RJ pushing back"...ATL is a crazy busy airport...especially the ridiculously long taxi over to 28 yesterday.

H46Bubba · February 26th, 2008, 20:42

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Originally Posted by MusketeerMan

Yeah...I've had ATL turns 2 days in a row, so it's no biggie now. I especially love the Dixie taxiways...pretty funny.

I got use to "taxi on the right side, cross over to the left side after the RJ pushing back"...ATL is a crazy busy airport...especially the ridiculously long taxi over to 28 yesterday.

How about that wx this morning in ATL?!

I flew ASA this morning from FAY and they made us hold for 20 mins while the field was closed. The crew had to do some serious dodging and weaving and the turb was nasty as well. Thank the lord my connection to CVG was delayed due to late crew members!

Trip7 · February 26th, 2008, 20:48

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Originally Posted by MusketeerMan

Yeah...I've had ATL turns 2 days in a row, so it's no biggie now. I especially love the Dixie taxiways...pretty funny.

I got use to "taxi on the right side, cross over to the left side after the RJ pushing back"...ATL is a crazy busy airport...especially the ridiculously long taxi over to 28 yesterday.

Oh boy 28, had a 45 min taxi to 28 the other night on the way to Myrtle. Yup, 45 minutes, and this was at 9:40pm! I guess it was the last flight of the night rush hour.

MusketeerMan · February 26th, 2008, 21:05

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Originally Posted by H46Bubba

How about that wx this morning in ATL?!

I flew ASA this morning from FAY and they made us hold for 20 mins while the field was closed. The crew had to do some serious dodging and weaving and the turb was nasty as well. Thank the lord my connection to CVG was delayed due to late crew members!

This morning was absolutely crazy getting into ATL!!! We first sat on the ramp for 45 minutes in DC until we were released...and then got absolutely tossed on the flight down to ATL. We ended up holding as well and were close to min fuel when we were cleared. A fun day...with some seriously slow ground speeds...

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3471

Duck_Twacy · February 26th, 2008, 21:47

Those ground speeds are insane! Glad I wasn't flying today, saw there were PIREPS for mod-sev all up and down the east coast.

Thanks for sharing!

jtrain609 · February 26th, 2008, 22:27

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Originally Posted by MusketeerMan

Thanks Train! Today was 100% better on the radios...as well as the landings. Tomorrow is PHL, so we'll see how the radios are there. Any chance of you moving bases anytime soon??

Word. The one nice thing you'll run into is hubs for your mainline partner are pretty much all run the same. I was a tiny bit confused the first time I went to Cincy and they were talking about taxiway Dixie, 4 North and all this other jazz. But after that experience, Atlanta made a ton of sense! Newark, Houston and Cleveland seem to all be run in the exact same fashion because it's all Continental Ramp Procedures.

I'm still in Newark, though I missed Houston by 7 numbers and I'm holding a relief line next month. That'll make my life WAY better as now I can trip trade and drop trips a month out instead of waiting for 48 hours before hand. I figure I'll hold Houston on the next bid, though I might stay in Newark until I can hold a relief line in Houston just so I have some more control over my schedule. It's kind of a crappy commute to either place, what with Newark having very few flights but low load factors and Houston having about 9 flights a day (5 on Continental or Express and 4 on Delta I believe) but the loads are much higher.

jtrain609 · February 26th, 2008, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Duck_Twacy

Those ground speeds are insane! Glad I wasn't flying today, saw there were PIREPS for mod-sev all up and down the east coast.

Thanks for sharing!

That's funny because yesterday and the day before yesterday were easily the smoothest days I've ever seen in the flight levels. Things change fast!

surreal1221 · February 26th, 2008, 22:31

Congrats!

Speaking of the weather. . .yeah. . .crazyness.

Woke up this morning at the hotel about to start getting ready for day two, and wammy! Nice line of storms come roaring on through. Was impressive to watch though.

Congrats again boss.

NC_BE300 · February 26th, 2008, 23:48

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Originally Posted by MusketeerMan

...at least for me! My first day of IOE, and though a short one with only 2 legs, a blast! Flew from DCA to ATL and back and was "given" the first leg by the training captain and think I did fairly well. I give the landing a 7 in ATL, so I'll definitely take it!!! Probably the hardest part for me today was the radios on the ground, especially in ATL, getting used to who to call and when. I'll get more experience as I'm back in ATL tomorrow morning again.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3471

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3310

With a 19 hour overnight here in DC, I was able to check out the Air & Space Museum as well as a somber visit to the Holocaust Museum. I feel like I'd need 2-3 days here straight to see everything.

Definitely a day I won't forget!

Congrats on starting IOE! Sounds like your having fun, enjoy it and learn at the same time.

My first day, first leg of IOE was CVG-JFK....i know the feeling of starting into the big airports.

February 25th, 2008, 17:33	#1
MusketeerMan Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 2,248	A Day To Remember.. ...at least for me! My first day of IOE, and though a short one with only 2 legs, a blast! Flew from DCA to ATL and back and was "given" the first leg by the training captain and think I did fairly well. I give the landing a 7 in ATL, so I'll definitely take it!!! Probably the hardest part for me today was the radios on the ground, especially in ATL, getting used to who to call and when. I'll get more experience as I'm back in ATL tomorrow morning again. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3471 http://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3310 With a 19 hour overnight here in DC, I was able to check out the Air & Space Museum as well as a somber visit to the Holocaust Museum. I feel like I'd need 2-3 days here straight to see everything. Definitely a day I won't forget! Last edited by MusketeerMan; February 25th, 2008 at 21:23.

February 25th, 2008, 19:17	#2
Qgar Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: "A" on the Q Posts: 4,223	Re: A Day To Remember.. I'm so happy for you! I knew you'd do fine! And yes, the Air and Space Museum is a great place to visit. When I was in HEF at training, I went on a day off and loved every minute of it! I'm such a geek... __________________ Colgan Q-400 FA/ATS, Union Rep and Hotel Committee First Lady of the JC Mini-Conservative Movement Opinions are like a-holes, we all have one!

February 25th, 2008, 19:33	#4
Qgar Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: "A" on the Q Posts: 4,223	Re: A Day To Remember.. Don't mention it! You've worked hard to realize your dream and as someone who knows EXACTLY where you're coming from, I can sense your joy and pride. Enjoy the ride---it REALLY is a blast--even on the crappy days! Remember, no 2 days are ever even remotely the same and that's part of the draw, at least for me! __________________ Colgan Q-400 FA/ATS, Union Rep and Hotel Committee First Lady of the JC Mini-Conservative Movement Opinions are like a-holes, we all have one!

February 25th, 2008, 19:38	#5
Velocipede Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,051	Re: A Day To Remember.. Holocaust is kind of somber and depressing, though educational. __________________ "Humankind cannot stand very much reality." - T.S. Eliot

February 25th, 2008, 19:48	#7
Velocipede Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,051	Re: A Day To Remember.. The depressing thing is that people could actually do that to other human beings. __________________ "Humankind cannot stand very much reality." - T.S. Eliot

February 25th, 2008, 20:28	#8
Screaming_Emu Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,403	Re: A Day To Remember.. Good to hear! My first day is coming up on the 3rd...I start out with 5 legs in one day __________________ Commercial Pilot - ASEL, AMEL, Instrument CFI/II 1050TT CRJ-700 FO at Southernjets Connection Former flight instructor out of KBWI and W29 Loves Dutch chicks "jtrain609: I wish I had a pair"

February 25th, 2008, 20:39	#9
Pilot84 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 161	Re: A Day To Remember.. Congrats!! It must have been a day to remember indeed. Cant wait until my turn comes to experience such a great event. __________________ "If you want to become a millionaire, start an airline with a billion dollars"

February 25th, 2008, 21:00	#10
SIUAv8r Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KSTL Posts: 501	Re: A Day To Remember.. Congrats sir! Glad it went well for you!! __________________ Tim

February 25th, 2008, 21:03	#11
Proud Pilot Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 32	Re: A Day To Remember.. Congrats on your big day. I'm still dreaming of the day that I put on my airline uniform on for real.

February 26th, 2008, 18:36	#14
moxiepilot Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CFI / CFII in PA Posts: 2,758	Re: A Day To Remember.. what my friends say is the first few days are the toughest with the radios, but the captns seem to know every route and frequency, so dont freak out too much. good job

February 26th, 2008, 19:35	#15
Trip7 Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ATL Posts: 2,073	Re: A Day To Remember.. Takes bout one day to get used to the radios. Ramp to Ground to Tower. Sometimes flipping to Metering between Ramp and Ground if its busy. Alot more flipping frequencies on the ground than at your average GA airport. But with in no time you'll be used to saying Callsign xxxx 5 south for D17! __________________ Comm-ASEL, MEL, Inst. CFI, CFII, MEI TT: 700 Part 121 ATR72 FO B.S. Aviation Management-Business Minor Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cum Laude Graduate

February 26th, 2008, 20:12	#16
Aero_Engineer Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,052	Re: A Day To Remember.. Congrats man, that is great!! I am sure you'll be just fine, keep us potsed for sure.

February 26th, 2008, 21:47	#21
Duck_Twacy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 199	Re: A Day To Remember.. Those ground speeds are insane! Glad I wasn't flying today, saw there were PIREPS for mod-sev all up and down the east coast. Thanks for sharing! __________________ http://groundpoint9.blogspot.com

February 26th, 2008, 22:31	#24
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 10,448	Re: A Day To Remember.. Congrats! Speaking of the weather. . .yeah. . .crazyness. Woke up this morning at the hotel about to start getting ready for day two, and wammy! Nice line of storms come roaring on through. Was impressive to watch though. Congrats again boss. __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \| IVAW \| ACLU \|

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