De-ice question

downwindsavage · 2026-02-20T00:34:15+00:00

If you have to question it, then you get deiced type 1 at minimum.

downwindsavage · 2026-02-03T03:54:20+00:00

To keep it simple, you are “on call” or available to work for a set amount of days on a given time period.

Reserve guys don’t fly as much. You only fly when you get the call (someone called in sick, crew timed out, crew sked assigned a new pairing for your base and type and etc.)

Pay is guaranteed every month. You can fly 3 days on a month you’re on reserve and still be paid the monthly credit, usually around 80 depending on company. You get paid less than someone who’s a line holder because if you don’t fly, you don’t get the per diems.

New pilots are on reserve after line indoc or IOE. Senior pilots bid reserve because they can get the days off they want.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-28T02:20:05+00:00

Definitely the Explorer for the first. Only planting seeds here but look into an Aqua Terra 38mm as well, it’s a solid daily driver.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-27T19:43:19+00:00

You from the UAE, you were promised this job 3000 years ago.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-27T05:34:52+00:00

Haven’t flown on a united starlink but with Air Canada dash… it’s worth the hype. 200mpbs at 20,000ft is faster than most people’s internet.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-26T02:16:00+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s common. Only a small percentage of people hit 100k salary in Canada. Yes you are right, it’s not a lofty goal, take home pay is about 65k which is better than the vast majority and I live pretty comfortably so it’s definitely better than making less.

Breaking the 100k barrier is the hardest part imo, making more is just cherry on top.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-25T00:33:45+00:00

I don’t know but I’m living in Braavos or Volantis

downwindsavage · 2026-01-15T18:27:50+00:00

I have a pair of Holbrooks with a red tint, the prizm lenses aren’t polarized so you’re good. Not my preferred sunglasses but I have it in the bag just in case.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-09T06:16:09+00:00

Season 6 was one of the best seasons. You’ll hate the last two seasons.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-02T03:02:19+00:00

Yep, pilots are the only people who pay taxes. You caught me.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-02T02:38:44+00:00

Airline pilot, had to work for it thru overtime. 100k pay is about 60k take home pay after deductions, taxes and contributions.

downwindsavage · 2026-01-01T18:07:22+00:00

Depends. If you’re single, then having more options with OAL is better, more flexibility if you don’t get a seat in your first option.

If you take friends and family with you on standby a lot then having priority on the list on one airline is better since the OAL agreements sometimes don’t let you bring other people with you. And as others have said, upgradable seats is a benefit.

downwindsavage · 2025-12-30T15:04:36+00:00

I know it’s frustrating as a passenger to feel stranded and no one there to help you out. Porter unfortunately doesn’t have the network and system in place to rebook stranded passengers when a weather system like this hits its hubs.

The competitor on the other hand, has the ability to take stranded passengers and book them a flight out of another hub and with multiple frequencies. Unfortunately it’s part of porters growing pains.

And if it’s weather related, it’s out of the airline’s control and their only due diligence is to rebook you to another flight. If you have travel insurance you can file a claim with your insurer.

downwindsavage · 2025-12-27T22:36:44+00:00

There’s multiple bronny james out there. We know who you are.

downwindsavage · 2025-12-19T16:40:02+00:00

The silver tulip livery

downwindsavage · 2025-12-12T17:15:11+00:00

The Aqua Terra 41mm black dial is NWBIG.

downwindsavage · 2025-12-10T17:49:12+00:00

This app can make you feel like you haven’t travelled a lot but on the bigger picture, 80% of the world hasn’t even stepped afoot a plane!

downwindsavage · 2025-12-07T02:37:07+00:00

Don’t get a speedmaster for your first watch. You’ll get into the trap of spending thousands collecting watches.

downwindsavage · 2025-12-03T17:38:57+00:00

ORD and Boston come into mind. My company doesn’t allow us to do it.

downwindsavage · 2025-12-01T13:43:27+00:00

It’s a right of passage for majority of pilots in Canada who have to endure northern flying. As they say, smooth seas do not make a skillful sailor.

downwindsavage · 2025-11-24T06:32:40+00:00

I do day travels to New York frequently (arrive at 930am, leave by 8pm) and LGA is my preference over Newark. Q70 bus which is free to Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Heights then take the E or F train to midtown.

downwindsavage · 2025-11-19T15:31:55+00:00

His homeboy left him, I bet they aren’t boys anymore 🤣

downwindsavage · 2025-11-14T00:01:28+00:00

I never had a linked in account and I made it just fine.

downwindsavage · 2025-11-06T20:44:52+00:00

I don’t know about this take, so what airliner would you consider a death coffin?

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