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General forums => General forum => Topic started by: 4thmuskateer on June 19, 2015, 12:17:20 AM

Poll
Question: How many people here are real life aviation employees?
Option 1: Airline Pilot
Option 2: Civilian Pilot
Option 3: Military
Option 4: Airline Personnel
Option 5: None of the Above
Title: Pilot
Post by: 4thmuskateer on June 19, 2015, 12:17:20 AM
Poll of the games overall populus
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: knobbygb on June 19, 2015, 01:22:18 PM
One thing you could maybe add is "private/recreational pilot". Not the same as working in the airlines, but it might still be interesting. I have flown various Cessnas and Piper PA28, PA38, also the Robin 2160.  I learnt in the UK but also flew a lot in the States. I haven't flown for a few years due to my current location, but I stil have it in my blood and will go back to it one day.
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: Pilot Oatmeal on June 19, 2015, 02:12:48 PM
Quote from: knobbygb on June 19, 2015, 01:22:18 PM
One thing you could maybe add is "private/recreational pilot". Not the same as working in the airlines, but it might still be interesting. I have flown various Cessnas and Piper PA28, PA38, also the Robin 2160.  I learnt in the UK but also flew a lot in the States. I haven't flown for a few years due to my current location, but I stil have it in my blood and will go back to it one day.


I too have learnt in the UK (EASA PPL+IMC).  Aiming to go commericial after University.  May go back to the states (where I was born and raised) to complete my FAA licences as it's much cheaper than over here in Europe!
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: Solemus on June 19, 2015, 02:21:55 PM
I've put none of the above but you never included the workers at the airports, I mean ground staff, I used to work airside at Heathrow  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: azdozer on June 19, 2015, 02:27:34 PM
I'm going to guess that "Civilian Pilot" is what he meant for private/recreational pilots...
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: ban2 on June 19, 2015, 04:59:47 PM
Quote from: knobbygb on June 19, 2015, 01:22:18 PM
One thing you could maybe add is "private/recreational pilot". Not the same as working in the airlines, but it might still be interesting. I have flown various Cessnas and Piper PA28, PA38, also the Robin 2160.  I learnt in the UK but also flew a lot in the States. I haven't flown for a few years due to my current location, but I stil have it in my blood and will go back to it one day.

I'm currently flying a PA28-161 very nice plane to fly, really enjoy it.
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: ban2 on June 19, 2015, 05:00:42 PM
Quote from: azdozer on June 19, 2015, 02:27:34 PM
I'm going to guess that "Civilian Pilot" is what he meant for private/recreational pilots...

Kinda a bit generic as airline pilots are civil pilots being they are not in the Military.
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: 4thmuskateer on June 19, 2015, 05:11:58 PM
airline personnel was meant to mean airline staff who are not pilots
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: Infinity on June 19, 2015, 05:31:48 PM
I'm saving for a Honda Jet, couple of millions to go  :P
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: gazzz0x2z on June 19, 2015, 06:12:28 PM
Quote from: Infinity on June 19, 2015, 05:31:48 PM
I'm saving for a Honda Jet, couple of millions to go  :P

Phenoms are superior aesthetically. Embraer knows how to make beautiful planes.
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: Pilot Oatmeal on June 19, 2015, 06:30:23 PM
Quote from: gazzz0x2z on June 19, 2015, 06:12:28 PM
Phenoms are superior aesthetically. Embraer knows how to make beautiful planes.

Agreed.  The Phenom 300 is one sexy jet.  However the Honda Jet is an equally good looking plane.  For me, nothing beats the look of the Citation 525. 
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: AUpilot77 on June 19, 2015, 07:20:35 PM
Commercial pilot and flight instructor currently.  Couldn't ask for a better job! Loving being in the sky for many hours during the day.
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: 4thmuskateer on June 19, 2015, 07:41:27 PM
who do the airline pilots/personnel work for?
Title: Re: Pilot
Post by: Infinity on June 19, 2015, 08:12:54 PM
Quote from: gazzz0x2z on June 19, 2015, 06:12:28 PM
Phenoms are superior aesthetically. Embraer knows how to make beautiful planes.

Phenoms are fun as well, but I believe a Phenom 100 is more expensive. Gotta set realistic goals ;p