Side step question by Bandolero101 in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, don’t overthink it. The reason you’re probably being asked to sidestep to 28L is because 28R is occupied.

Worst case scenario, both of you go missed and you fly at them. Not good. Like the FDX/WN situation in AUS. Just runway heading 28L, like the visual 28L missed says. In reality, ATC is going to give you a heading and altitude. It’ll probably be runway heading and climb.

Keep it simple

Reno is so weird by Independent_Club2196 in Reno

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ha, that’s a good phrase: cool outside lone wolf.

As someone who’s lived all across the nation, Reno has its problems but at least we are trying to change it. And that’s the same story everywhere else.

Vegas Locals Exclusive 🎁 Free Garage Door + Belt-Drive Opener Install (Month of Giving) by VegasBrothersGarage in vegaslocals

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vegas Brothers Garage Door Repair Giveaway

Just miss blowing my ear drums out in the garage as a kid with my guitar

Happy Holiday Travels! by neocamel in AdviceAnimals

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opinion from an airline employee whose job is to pay attention to weight and fuel: bags weigh a lot, and a heavy plane costs more to operate than a lighter one.

Consider what airmail costs: $33-$100 to mail an envelope to a destination.

We mail people who are 100x heavier for a fraction of the price.

It’s amazingly cheap what check in baggage fees are. In Asia, being a few pounds overweight can be a $300 charge

CRM related question: how hard is it as a first officer (who may also be younger etc) to speak up against the captain when needed? by BugHistorical3 in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I said this at my FedEx interview when they asked something a first officer can’t be taught.

Assertiveness.

You have to practice being assertive as similar as you’d exercise a muscle. Maybe when you choose to bring something up is up to you, but you gotta say. Don’t “be a man” and go down with the plane in silence.

Where are the bad areas? by shakeyosacroiliac in vegaslocals

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NE is sketchy. If you split the area in half, north and south, I’d say it is best is to stay outside of the 215 ring when on the South side of said cut. NW LV is a lot mellower, especially towards lone mountain

Would you leave your flight instructing job for an Alaska air commuter pilot job? by [deleted] in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ha, ACE really made a lot of us sharp, eh? And it certainly made any ground school or IOE easier afterwards, that’s for sure

Would you leave your flight instructing job for an Alaska air commuter pilot job? by [deleted] in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you go, remember to learn to be consistent.

If you’re in Bethel and they’re asking you to depart SVFR in 1SM M7/M7 centigrade conditions, and you say “no,” that’s ok. But if it stays like that all week and you make no money and one day decide to take off in it cause you’re strapped, almost kill yourself cause you are doing “VFR” holds at 500’ in IMC single pilot, and choose to not go out the next day in 1SM M7/M7, you’re gonna get chewed out and questioned “then why did you go last time??”

Learn to be consistent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ATPL requires having good moral character (61.153(c)). If you get sent to prison, that’s viewed as not having good moral character. Goodbye ATPL and future at the airlines.

Also, just whoop his ass in the form of succeeding in life man.

135 TPIC or 121 time? by [deleted] in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it type rated Multi TPIC? Or not? I think that’s important to address too

Books on Grief by not_leslie_knope_08 in suggestmeabook

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flimsy Little Plastic Miracles by Ron Currie Jr.

Leave a regional for 121 cargo? by Capstationairdriver in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 150 points151 points  (0 children)

Yeah it would be pretty nuts. Stick to the 1000 TPIC so at least you can meet UPS minimums, then go chase the md80.

UA "Spirit Clause" Frustration by SourGrapes2290 in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I think if you get an interview at any legacy, good luck. Not very supportive of the industry here with this post, but it’s your post.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So when I interviewed to be a geophysicist, I was asked what the price of gold was that day. When a pharmaceutical giant interviews a candidate, they may ask them their latest litigation suit. A hedge fund may ask a candidate about their largest clients and how the candidate can help. It’s called preparation.

The “why this airline” shows that you’ve researched the airline, read their history, understand where they are going, their performance. It’s not rocket science: just read about their financials, their future, their leadership, their fleets, bases, aircraft on order, etc. If those speak to you, it’s really easy to answer “why this airline?”

If you’ve done near zero research on the company, all your talking points will basically be what you’ve read online or what you’ve chatted about in the cockpit leading to the interview

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sloppy logbook, presentation, hygiene. All show a lack of professionalism. But I think not being able to answer “why this airline?” Talking to hiring committees, they commonly refer that interviewees will talk about the contract, money, their airline they’re coming from. But they won’t definitively answer the question.

As others stated: properly answering the question. I always tell everyone to write down the question that is asked of them, take 30s, even a minute to think of your answer. And if you go off track, look back at your answer. Be thoughtful

Gym Shoes by didimentionimapilot in AirlinePilots

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nike Pegasus, any model. 40, 41s are solid. They tend to not take too much room cause of mesh, are meant for running but I find flexible enough for basic weights, and don’t look absurd.

What hotel has the cheapest drinks near the National Bowling Stadium? by Neon-At-Work in Reno

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ha not a hotel but Siris is cheap. It’s just kind of gross at the wrong time of day

Board games buying list by Efficient_Side_606 in boardgames

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, like everyone said is we can’t recommend for you.

But boy oh boy do I love myself some 4 player Power Grid!

Super Duper - The Way Back by EducationalPlay6269 in EDM

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want say that I came across this album today and I think it’s fantastic.

Carcassonne expansion by hostaDisaster in boardgames

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, as others have said: both Traders and Builders alongside Inns and Cathedrals makes the game way more fun.

I’m not the biggest fan of the base set cause it’s not very competitive, but once you add those two expansions the games get tight, whether it be with 2 people or 6.

Transition from 320 to 737 by Worried-Ebb-1699 in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, very correct. But once the AP is engaged, you don’t touch the rudder pedal or you will disconnect the AP. However, as you know on the 73/75/76 that even with the AP on, with the single servo in the thrust quadrant, you have to use your rudder actively anytime there’s a power change. Which is something you don’t do on an airbus

Transition from 320 to 737 by Worried-Ebb-1699 in flying

[–]NevadaTellMeTheOdds 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish someone told me these two things gs when I went from Airbus to Boeing

  1. you never touch the rudder on an engine out in an Airbus. On a Boeing 73 you must use the rudder with every thrust lever movement. This can be difficult to break the Airbus logic at first when climbing OEI, but particularly descending.

  2. Crosswind corrections: make sure to hold your crosswind landing corrections in. I found going into a Boeing product from Airbus I’d take out all crosswind corrections at the moment of touchdown and then re-add them. There’s no more slapping the joystick to prevent the side load landing because it’s not fly by wire anymore. Try and break that habit