222 Stage 53

the_dmn8tr · November 4th, 2007, 20:26

Just got assigned for the stage 53. You guys have any pointers on what to study or what areas I should focus on? Thanks.

JaceTheAce · November 4th, 2007, 21:40

I have a few Stage 53 study guides. PM me your e-mail address.

TheShocker · November 4th, 2007, 22:19

Try to make some small chit chat, unless your stage pilot is total robot. It will help the time go by faster

UAL747400 · November 5th, 2007, 11:32

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Originally Posted by TheShocker

Try to make some small chit chat, unless your stage pilot is total robot. It will help the time go by faster

For every stage check, don't do what I do and talk to friggen much. I don't think I've had a stage check go less than 2.5-3 hours because of my big mouth. I pretty much dig myself a nice deep hole for every question I think.

Stinger · November 5th, 2007, 12:45

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

For every stage check, don't do what I do and talk to friggen much. I don't think I've had a stage check go less than 2.5-3 hours because of my big mouth. I pretty much dig myself a nice deep hole for every question I think.

I noticed that I did the same thing in my 102 course. On the stage 14 I just said simple answers and we got done in about 30 minutes or so. On the 26 and 30 though I was a little bit unsure and tried to fake my way through by saying anything I could think of. Of course the instructors would then ask more questions covering the same things.

AngelFuree · November 5th, 2007, 13:31

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Originally Posted by TheShocker

Try to make some small chit chat, unless your stage pilot is total robot. It will help the time go by faster

WHOA, TRUE. Just don't talk TOO much. Helped me out in all of my stages. Break the ice in the beginning. It has always helped me relax, too.

TheShocker · November 5th, 2007, 14:04

Having a little conversation on the 53 helps, because the usual route is GFK-FAR-3H4-GFK! Heading down to Fargo, I found myself having a pretty generic conversation, ""Why I chose UND? How do I like ND? blah blah How is NY? blah blah"

UAL747400 · November 5th, 2007, 14:28

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Originally Posted by TheShocker

Having a little conversation on the 53 helps, because the usual route is GFK-FAR-3H4-GFK! Heading down to Fargo, I found myself having a pretty generic conversation, ""Why I chose UND? How do I like ND? blah blah How is NY? blah blah"

Yep, that's what I had. Only the instructor I had (Ms. personality) was pretty boring to fly with. You guys can probably guess who that was. Hint: she left about a year ago.

TXaviator · November 5th, 2007, 14:35

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Originally Posted by AngelFuree

WHOA, TRUE. Just don't talk TOO much. Helped me out in all of my stages. Break the ice in the beginning. It has always helped me relax, too.

i usually toss out the "hey theres goes my old workplace" as we fly past shelly, mn.....

that usually gets some interesting reactions ;-)

AngelFuree · November 5th, 2007, 15:33

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Originally Posted by TXaviator

i usually toss out the "hey theres goes my old workplace" as we fly past shelly, mn.....

that usually gets some interesting reactions ;-)

lol, I wonder how many of them actually know of what's down there. I, for one, had no idea of it back then.

AngelFuree · November 5th, 2007, 15:35

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Originally Posted by TheShocker

Having a little conversation on the 53 helps, because the usual route is GFK-FAR-3H4-GFK! Heading down to Fargo, I found myself having a pretty generic conversation, ""Why I chose UND? How do I like ND? blah blah How is NY? blah blah"

I didn't have the most talkative of stage pilots for that flight. I had the same exact route (GFK-FAR-3H4-GFK). I won't say names, but he's still around with his orange goatee.

TheShocker · November 5th, 2007, 15:50

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Originally Posted by TXaviator

i usually toss out the "hey theres goes my old workplace" as we fly past shelly, mn.....

that usually gets some interesting reactions ;-)

"Let's welcome to the stage Kiii Kiii!" I need to check out that place next year when I turn 21

UAL747400 · November 5th, 2007, 16:48

Yeah, I had no idea what was there either. I've always noticed the flashing lights, but didn't know what the heck it was.

UAL747400 · November 5th, 2007, 17:08

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Originally Posted by TheShocker

"Let's welcome to the stage Kiii Kiii!" I need to check out that place next year when I turn 21

Oh god. NO YOU DON'T!!!!!! Where's the throw up smiley??

AngelFuree · November 5th, 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

Oh god. NO YOU DON'T!!!!!! Where's the throw up smiley??

I've actually never been there.

Oh yes, Kiki.

TXaviator · November 6th, 2007, 12:42

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Originally Posted by UAL747400

Oh god. NO YOU DON'T!!!!!! Where's the throw up smiley??

yeah i wouldnt spend my own money there. if you wanna go to a strip club, go down to the cities. the bears den is a JOKE. real lame.

juxtapilot · November 7th, 2007, 04:39

Well if you ever fly into PDX...

No trouble finding a classy place there!

the_dmn8tr · November 7th, 2007, 11:38

Got the oral done. Piece of cake. We were done in .8 but he billed me for 1.0 but he is not going to bill for pre/post on the flight. Hooray! FAR-3H4 here I come!

ChadW346 · November 7th, 2007, 12:09

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Originally Posted by the_dmn8tr

Got the oral done. Piece of cake. We were done in .8 but he billed me for 1.0 but he is not going to bill for pre/post on the flight. Hooray! FAR-3H4 here I come!

Whoa that's short. Must have knew your stuff well, I'm guessing?

the_dmn8tr · November 7th, 2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by ChadW346

Whoa that's short. Must have knew your stuff well, I'm guessing?

I would say a combination of knowing my stuff and the stage pilot. I did spend 3 hours in the library studying so that helped too.

Blip16 · November 7th, 2007, 21:57

that is very short for the 53, most are upwards of 2 hours pretty sure.

the_dmn8tr · November 7th, 2007, 22:55

A buddy of mine who had his Monday said that the oral was the hardest one he has had and his took 2 hours. I was expecting it to be longer, but we moved through it pretty quickly hitting all of the major concepts and ideas.

JaceTheAce · November 7th, 2007, 23:25

Your oral was easy compared to my Stage 53. I had DOND (

) - the oral I believe lasted 3.5 hours. If you search the UND forums you will find my big long rant followed by a lot of sympathy from those who know all about the guy.

stuckingfk · November 8th, 2007, 00:28

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Your oral was easy compared to my Stage 53. I had DOND (

) - the oral I believe lasted 3.5 hours. If you search the UND forums you will find my big long rant followed by a lot of sympathy from those who know all about the guy.

For the people that hate him, he was forced to resign at UND and was fired at Mesaba. Maybe that will make some people feel better.

Stinger · November 8th, 2007, 01:02

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Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Your oral was easy compared to my Stage 53. I had DOND (

) - the oral I believe lasted 3.5 hours. If you search the UND forums you will find my big long rant followed by a lot of sympathy from those who know all about the guy.

I just searched through the forum and found the thread about your 222 stage 46. The guy asked a question about a box around the tower right? Just checking to make sure I was in the right place....

November 4th, 2007, 20:26	#1
the_dmn8tr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OJC/HYA Posts: 571	222 Stage 53 Just got assigned for the stage 53. You guys have any pointers on what to study or what areas I should focus on? Thanks.

November 4th, 2007, 21:40	#2
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On my couch Posts: 8,339	Re: 222 Stage 53 I have a few Stage 53 study guides. PM me your e-mail address. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

November 4th, 2007, 22:19	#3
TheShocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queens/Grand Forks Posts: 409	Re: 222 Stage 53 Try to make some small chit chat, unless your stage pilot is total robot. It will help the time go by faster

November 5th, 2007, 14:04	#7
TheShocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queens/Grand Forks Posts: 409	Re: 222 Stage 53 Having a little conversation on the 53 helps, because the usual route is GFK-FAR-3H4-GFK! Heading down to Fargo, I found myself having a pretty generic conversation, ""Why I chose UND? How do I like ND? blah blah How is NY? blah blah"

November 5th, 2007, 16:48	#13
UAL747400 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Grand Forks, ND (UND)/ Davenport, IA Posts: 2,209	Re: 222 Stage 53 Yeah, I had no idea what was there either. I've always noticed the flashing lights, but didn't know what the heck it was. __________________

November 7th, 2007, 04:39	#17
juxtapilot Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,148	Re: 222 Stage 53 Well if you ever fly into PDX... No trouble finding a classy place there! __________________ Summer is the season when the air pollution is much warmer.

November 7th, 2007, 11:38	#18
the_dmn8tr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OJC/HYA Posts: 571	Re: 222 Stage 53 Got the oral done. Piece of cake. We were done in .8 but he billed me for 1.0 but he is not going to bill for pre/post on the flight. Hooray! FAR-3H4 here I come!

November 7th, 2007, 21:57	#21
Blip16 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nowhere Good Posts: 2,845	Re: 222 Stage 53 that is very short for the 53, most are upwards of 2 hours pretty sure. __________________ IFC, CIFI, EMI This is my Signature, I am supposed to put something here.

November 7th, 2007, 22:55	#22
the_dmn8tr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: OJC/HYA Posts: 571	Re: 222 Stage 53 A buddy of mine who had his Monday said that the oral was the hardest one he has had and his took 2 hours. I was expecting it to be longer, but we moved through it pretty quickly hitting all of the major concepts and ideas.

November 7th, 2007, 23:25	#23
JaceTheAce Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On my couch Posts: 8,339	Re: 222 Stage 53 Your oral was easy compared to my Stage 53. I had DOND () - the oral I believe lasted 3.5 hours. If you search the UND forums you will find my big long rant followed by a lot of sympathy from those who know all about the guy. __________________ "Time spent flying is not deducted from one's lifespan."

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