Keith58
I am in Phoenix right now. I pull out early thursday. Valley in the morning (Wednesday). I need to grab a FAR/AIM and will probably grab some breakfast. I also wanted to go check out a couple of planes. I'll message you my number.
January 10
mlanger
A meetup for lunch on Wednesday would work for me.
Keith58 → udelhoven: Your recruiter will honestly be your biggest challenge. I have not helped anyone before that was doing "high school-to-flight school", but know plenty of people that have. I will talk to them for som more info. I'll shoot you a link that will gi... moreYour recruiter will honestly be your biggest challenge. I have not helped anyone before that was doing "high school-to-flight school", but know plenty of people that have. I will talk to them for som more info. I'll shoot you a link that will give you a good running start. Don't approach your recruiter until you have exhausted all of your research through credible sites. The first thing he/she is going to try to do is tell you that it can't be done. Like I said, I fly with quite a few people that have done it. The second thing he is going to do is try to get you to enlist for something else first for a few years. I'm not saying everything is going to be sunshine and rainbows if you do you resaerch, or that you will definitely make it, but it will help you more. We want people that are initiative driven that don't mind it when things get hard.That helps weed out the underacheivers.
I'll get the link sent out to you soon. Good luck.
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udelhoven
I live near a army national guard base that fly helicopters and I'm not sure of any others i mean you might I'm in Madison, Wisconsin
December 19, 2011
BlackHwk27
I have a few friends of mine who are a part of the aviation unit in Madison. Sounds like a good unit, they came back from deployment this past summer and have all new UH-60M models.
December 19, 2011
udelhoven
@BlackHwk27
That's awesome. Maybe they could help with the woft or how i apply for warrant officer school. Also I'm actually talking to my recruiter about going to the 160th soar selection process
hkutcherI lived in Savannah in 1995-1996. It's a great town. (And a very small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business.) Visit Vinnie Van-Go-Go's Pizza. Best in town. http://www.vinnieva... moreI lived in Savannah in 1995-1996. It's a great town. (And a very small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business.) Visit Vinnie Van-Go-Go's Pizza. Best in town. http://www.vinnievangogo.com/
Keith58Just wanted to drop in and say hello. The flying here has not been to bad the last few weeks. May take a trip up around the Space Needle and Kenmore tomorrow night, hopefully the weather holds .
Keith58still in my 58 that's in the pic, basically a beefed up 206. Looking to start submitting resume`s shortly for a few jobs. Sorry to hear the weather has been so good lol. Thought June was an indicator for another wet cold summer.
Keith58Nice to finally have some nice WA flying weather!!!
June 30, 2011
mlanger
Great for flying -- unless you're a cherry drying pilot! Honestly, I don't think I've ever seen such a nice, long stretch of perfect weather outside of Arizona.
Keith58AZ is sooooooo nice right now. Wish I was flying here. Kinda hard to be on the arrival path of of RWY 07 of DVT and watching everyone else enjoy this phenomenal flying weather.
June 8, 2011
hkutcher
Give me cold weather over hot any day. Better performance. Doors off is nice, but not when you're drenched in sweat and crawling along hoping for a nice big gust to get you airborne.
Keith58I fly OH-58D Kiowa Warriors for the army. I will be moving on at the end of the year as a civilian and will be flying in Alabama teaching at Ft. Rucker. I want to get certified in Robinson so I can enjoy teaching again. I love the army, but they have a te... moreI fly OH-58D Kiowa Warriors for the army. I will be moving on at the end of the year as a civilian and will be flying in Alabama teaching at Ft. Rucker. I want to get certified in Robinson so I can enjoy teaching again. I love the army, but they have a tendency to suck the fun out of everything....flying included. I am going to hate to let go of the green suit, but I think flying without all the army BS would be fun. I have had the opportunity to do a lot of fun things,like fly from NC to WA, and some not so fun things. I just love flying. I think the cherry drying would be fine for me. I like working alone at times but enjoy the team aspect too. I will never complain about being in an aircraft. I like to think that besides my own enjoyment, that just by the virtue of being in a helicopter I am providing a service for someone.
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April 8, 2011
mlangerI know what you mean about sucking the fun out of everything. My summer job at the Grand Canyon a few years back was a bit like that. But I'm spoiled. The cherry drying work is so weird in that you can't really rely on getting it and making money doing it... moreI know what you mean about sucking the fun out of everything. My summer job at the Grand Canyon a few years back was a bit like that. But I'm spoiled. The cherry drying work is so weird in that you can't really rely on getting it and making money doing it. I'm trying to put together this season now and everything is still up in the air. Yet I'll be on the road to Washington come May. Best of luck to you!
scottswanberg
There doesn't seem to be a shortage of rain this year. Methinks it will be a good season for cherry dryers.
April 4, 2011
mlanger
Well, my clients have begun getting in touch and they're starting to add acreage. I might have enough work for two pilots for part of the season. Looking for a helper.
April 5, 2011
scottswanberg
If I can swing it, you've got one! There are some variables I can't control, but I am going to do my best to try. I should be able to give you a firm answer by this weekend.
April 5, 2011
Keith58I am all to familiar with high winds. I have hundreds of our In Yakima. Nothing but good times there lol. Winds almost bested me last year. God alone pulled me out of that one. I love flying over there more. I have more options for forced landing areas ov... moreI am all to familiar with high winds. I have hundreds of our In Yakima. Nothing but good times there lol. Winds almost bested me last year. God alone pulled me out of that one. I love flying over there more. I have more options for forced landing areas over there. Nothing but 150' pines around here. Was fun to get down in the trees when I was a young buck, but time and experience have taught me otherwise.
April 8, 2011
mlangerThere's not much fun in cherry drying. At its best, it's boring and tedious. At its worst, it's a day full of fighting the wind, stirring the cyclic, and dancing on the pedals. Getting occasional 3:30 AM phone calls to make sure you launch at first light ... moreThere's not much fun in cherry drying. At its best, it's boring and tedious. At its worst, it's a day full of fighting the wind, stirring the cyclic, and dancing on the pedals. Getting occasional 3:30 AM phone calls to make sure you launch at first light and not being able to go out for a beer or have a glass of wine for dinner for months on end gets old quick, too. And did I mention 7 to 11 straight weeks of standby time when you can't be more than 20 minutes away from a helicopter parked on an ag strip or in an orchard in the middle of farm country? Oddly enough, I like it. A good break from the desert and my RV is a very comfortable home away from home. less
Flight Experience
I have wanted to fly since i was knee high to a grasshopper. I enlisted in the military with the intention of going to flight school. 5 yrs later I did. I am now an instructor pilot with a couple of hours under my belt and some unique experiences to go with it. I love aviation in general and teaching those who are willing to learn.
MosquitoAviation
Hey Jordan, when can we have a live chat like FB?
davh12
Back from con-leave; took the cast off yesterday, but I still walk like a pirate; Within 3 weeks I should have another update for the helo project and hopefully a 2nd flight test vid-clip.
Regards,
Dave
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