The OTHER Kevin in San Diego wrote:
On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 06:56:41 GMT, boB
wrote:


Where did everyone go? My newsreader must be broke


Yeah, it's been dead around here for a while.

Nothing exciting to talk about I guess...

I assume Si is still scrambling air molecules in that 300 as he works
towards his rating..

I'm still building X-country and PIC hours as I work towards my next
rating/certs with my commercail checkride scheduled for 11/26 and the
Instrument shortly after that...


Man-o-Man!!!! You all are doing great. It's been 9 years since I flew
for Grand Canyon helicopters but the hiring practice can be bent a bit.
One girl hired to fly only had the Bell Helicopter Turbine qual when
she was hired, so I think if you build your time and get gas turbine
qualified you may have some luck flying the canyon. It's boring as
hell, flying that big loop all day long for 6 months, but it builds time
fast. One thing to watch for, falling off to sleep because you are so
bored. I recommend common thumbtacks. As soon as you realize you can't
keep the eyes open for more than a couple minutes, pop a couple tacks in
the mouth and try to chew them. That always worked for me.

--

boB,
SAG 70

U.S. Army Aviation (retired)
Central Texas - 5NM West of Gray Army Airfield (KGRK)