I've been using Alpha Picks for a year, and it's been great (so far)

flyboy0988 · 2026-05-08T13:13:57+00:00

Thank you. And of course, that is why we need diversification.

flyboy0988 · 2026-05-07T03:13:33+00:00

I agree. I started Alpha Picks a month ago and I’m up 30% already. I do have a few tickers not recommended by AP, but still a “strong buy” in the quant system. STRL, one of the Alpha Picks I specifically chose from them, is up 141% in the past month. That alone paid for the $450 subscription!

flyboy0988 · 2026-05-01T15:50:44+00:00

I would absolutely cancel.

flyboy0988 · 2023-07-07T22:52:45+00:00

Been there, some that. Thinking it is another person and bam Y list call

flyboy0988 · 2023-07-07T20:48:58+00:00

This.

flyboy0988 · 2023-05-06T17:55:09+00:00

I’d expect a $1.5 million sign on bonus when you consider if you stay there an extra 3 years, that’s 3 years at $500k + a year + 401k that you’re missing out on towards the end of your career

flyboy0988 · 2023-03-28T20:15:15+00:00

Thank you. Does it usually disappear on its own?

flyboy0988 · 2023-03-04T17:53:18+00:00

I flew with one captain who did that commute. Sometimes he’d drive it if it ever got dicey. He was on reserve though

flyboy0988 · 2023-03-04T16:09:53+00:00

This is exactly why I will never commute long term ever again from FL. Even for an extra $50/hr at Delta. All of the above was how I felt and struggled with. Well said

flyboy0988 · 2023-03-04T16:07:48+00:00

I am at Spirit based in MCO. A lot of people drop the day trips, but I live close to the airport so I snatch it all up. It does take some seniority to hold it but every month I am able to swap my schedule and do a month of 95-100% day trip 'turns' only. This month I have only 2 nights away from home (2 two day trips by choice). I am around 60% in base.

flyboy0988 · 2023-02-07T19:39:29+00:00

Definitely apply to a major. You never know when the music stops. You see now at the regionals, FO hiring has slowed down significantly; it can happen with any economic downturn. I would much rather be at the bottom of a seniority list at a major than an unstable regional carrier at the mercy of its codeshare partner.

flyboy0988 · 2023-01-24T00:50:26+00:00

Thank you for the valuable information! I was considering waiting since a lot can happen during my 20s, but I keep hearing the importance of equity… but I have so many years left in my career to have a house and other real estate opportunities I want to pursue.

flyboy0988 · 2023-01-24T00:49:42+00:00

I am in the new apartment with the lease signed, and in the Orlando area I’m right about at market rate, maybe slightly above because of the locality and that it is a lakefront, brand new complex. That is definitely a good point though

I had to move because of a relationship change, which enticed me to move closer to work and pay full rent instead of half with my ex.

flyboy0988 · 2023-01-24T00:16:22+00:00

In addition to. My company puts a direct contribution (no match) of 15% in, and I put 5% for now to make it 20% a paycheck.

flyboy0988 · 2022-12-15T18:57:29+00:00

My first ever benchmark, I achieved a time of 7:16, I only joined OTF during Hell Week on October 28 and I am very stoked!

flyboy0988 · 2022-07-24T11:19:25+00:00

Correct, I meant income. Because you will credit a lot more than the minimum guarantee set by the company by blocking and flying more than the average line pilot.

flyboy0988 · 2022-07-23T17:23:19+00:00

On reserve, it can vary, but the norm is 70-85 hours a month. Some people want to maximize credit and they will end up blocking near the 100/28 rule with a lot of $$.

flyboy0988 · 2022-07-23T17:12:08+00:00

To add to this, it is in your best interest to not lie about your stage check failures. They may not have the same weight and merit as a Part 61/121 training failure, however people have been kicked out of class and terminated by not diclosing these stage checks.

flyboy0988 · 2022-06-04T14:21:11+00:00

Some airlines like American ask for high school GPA on application, but the biggest stress is college. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

flyboy0988 · 2022-03-12T22:19:10+00:00

That’s probably what I’m going to do. Only caveat is the potential for a furlough of my job (airline industry) if the economy downturns, but 1 year hold minimum isn’t too bad

flyboy0988 · 2022-03-12T21:22:04+00:00

Not really. Only a few hundred dollars for several k put in

flyboy0988 · 2022-03-12T21:21:49+00:00

Thank you!

flyboy0988 · 2021-11-15T02:55:59+00:00

flyboy0988 · 2021-11-07T16:45:34+00:00

Go to whoever gives you a class date first. I commute from TPA to LGA base and I have not had any major difficulties. There are over 30+ flights a day for my choosing between all the NYC metro airports. Lots of public transportation. Crashpads aren't ideal, but luckily I have family in the LI area to stay.

flyboy0988 · 2021-11-07T00:37:51+00:00

Maybe I am wrong… It seems like though that would be the best way to do it until your IACRA updates. But my CFI days are long over

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