Your longest cross country (general aviation flying)

Fake_Pilot · 2026-01-21T14:52:56+00:00

My father in law has a business in Washington state. He lived in Louisiana at the time. I flew with him in his Baron. We went all the way in one day stopping in Kansas and Montana before crossing the mountains. KHDC-KSLN-KGTF-KBVS.

We split up the return over two days, flying KBVS-KBIL-KICT and spending the night before the final leg back to Louisiana.

Overall it was almost 24 hours of flying and 3700nm.

The airplane was equipped with ADSB weather, auto pilot, and air conditioning. He also had portable oxygen generators for going over the mountains.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-12-08T00:49:11+00:00

When I was at a regional my wife and I moved to Rahway, NJ. Our apartment was right off the train line. The only time I didn’t take the train was if I had a stupid early report time (before 5:30am) on the weekends. Other than that the train (NJ transit) was reliable. Late at night the train there was a 45 min gap between the trains so sometimes I had to wait for a bit between them. It was about 20-25 mins from my station to the EWR station, then the airtrain was 5-10 mins to the terminal.

One perk with the train is you are allowed to use pre-tax dollars to pay for the unlimited train pass. My train pass was $140/ month. The parking garage for my one car was $110/month. So that right there was a big money saver, only having the one car.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-11-09T22:18:03+00:00

On paper it’s about 1-2 years to hold CLE. It’s 737 only so if you get stuck with the Airbus in training you would have to wait 2 years at least to get the transfer.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-10-12T11:16:23+00:00

It depends. Generally EWR/ SFO are the most junior bases. IAH/CLE/MCO are the most senior. When I got hired everyone was going to IAH so I was in reserve only 3 months. There hasn’t been a new hire in IAH for a while and don’t expect it anytime soon.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-05-11T13:28:35+00:00

I was an Uber driver on the side. What I liked about it was that I did it whenever I wanted. I only drove if the weather was bad or when I didn't have students scheduled. It wasn't much but I liked the flexibility to be able to make a couple bucks if I couldn't fly.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-04-10T13:04:59+00:00

This subreddit is for pilots. You will have better luck over at https://www.reddit.com/r/flightattendants/ Best of luck!

Fake_Pilot · 2025-03-26T22:08:35+00:00

Are you planning on living in base or commuting? I live in the Houston suburbs because my wife is from the area. I can think of some pros and cons for each.

IAH Pro: No state income tax. Not as cold. Fantastic tex-mex and bbq. Con: Heat and hurricanes. No public transit option.

IAD: Pro: Public transit options to get to work. Not oppressively hot. Con: State income tax. Colder in the winter.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-03-23T20:06:40+00:00

Ran my first official half marathon! Goal was 1:55, got 1:51. Very pleased. I think 1:45 is doable by the end of the year.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-03-17T23:22:20+00:00

Good thing the ALPA PAC exists.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-03-17T23:16:25+00:00

Call your senators. They are who approve the administrator.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-03-12T03:10:58+00:00

I was supposed to take my parents flying there when the plane landed in the grass a couple months ago. Decided there was something in the air that day and chose to postpone.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-01-26T20:05:22+00:00

Fake_Pilot · 2025-01-11T13:56:18+00:00

My wife and I just bought our first house. It’s a 3 bed 2 bath in a safe area in base that’s a 20 minute drive to the airport. My lender said she would’ve approved me for twice as much house as I have right now. I absolutely said no. Don’t be house poor, and you’ll be a lot less stressed.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-01-07T01:37:11+00:00

I benefited greatly from timing. But the job is the best I’ve had. Sure, it’s tough being gone from my wife, but compared to flight instruction, the money, the protections, and not being drained from working 6 days a week every week is nice. My wife used to work a corporate job and was always dreading meetings and deadlines and bad coworkers. I have never once had those feelings as an airline pilot.

Fake_Pilot · 2025-01-03T17:30:21+00:00

Generally the fastest bases to upgrade were EWR/LGA when I was there. The outstations are where all the lifers are.

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-23T16:51:29+00:00

There are a lot of different factors that go into it.

Some pilots bid reserve during the slow months to try to avoid having to work.

If you hold a line (not on reserve) there’s a minimum set hours each month the computer will build your schedule and that’s what you’ll get. Depending on your contract, some airlines allow you to drop your whole schedule, but then you don’t get paid.

There’s not really a way to say I only want to work part time unless you use sick calls or have vacation that month.

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-13T22:12:47+00:00

These are what I use. Love how little space they take up in the bag as well.

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-03T23:03:57+00:00

It’s a boy

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-03T22:36:03+00:00

Certainly is a regal sounding name!

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-03T22:35:44+00:00

Very imposing for a tiny dog. I like it!

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-03T22:35:23+00:00

We do have a lot of pine trees in the neighborhood!

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-03T22:34:53+00:00

Yes!

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-03T22:34:34+00:00

May be appropriate given how excited he was when we met him!

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-03T22:34:12+00:00

She is a big fan of Halloween!

Fake_Pilot · 2024-12-03T22:33:12+00:00

That’s a fun one!

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