737 Part 121 - My Journey. What's next? (Page 3 of 4)
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Originally Posted By Pickle: Noice. 100 hour curse is a thing - watch your butt!! Definitely. I'm paired with a guy who is crossing his 1000 hours tonight... super sharp Swiss dude. Good teamwork backing each other up. Neither of us are complacent. MSP last night was challenging. Checklists, runway change, bunch of other aircraft... I felt bad asking for an extra 60 seconds before takeoff and making DL and UPS wait but knew it was the right thing to do. I've only done that airport a couple times and it was my first time as a Captain. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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Originally Posted By JKW: The 100 hour thing is true. The first 4 type rating I got I had to pull out the red tabs in the first 100 hours. The good thing is you’re fresh out of training so it like the simulator, but for reals! 😳 Its your and Pickle's fault. Last night, cleared for takeoff in front of DL on a 3 mile final. Throttle advancement, FIRE WARN light and fire bell prior to TOGA initiation. Rejected takeoff. Engine instruments normal. Bell stopped, no other lights observed. Taxiied clear, brake energy, tested all fire loops, dispatch and MX control, returned to park to get a/c cleared by MX. Sorry Delta! |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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100 hour curse remains. #2 EGT flashing after engine start, just below max idle. Per mx, shutdown and restarted. Still flashing. Back to the chocks. They hit a reset button, did an engine run. We pushed out again. Good engine start. Highest EGT on start 640, rolled back to 620 after start then climbed steadily to 695. 737 Classic idle range is 450-650. Back to the chocks. Canceled awaiting engine shop. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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Originally Posted By disco_jon75: 100 hour curse remains. #2 EGT flashing after engine start, just below max idle. Per mx, shutdown and restarted. Still flashing. Back to the chocks. They hit a reset button, did an engine run. We pushed out again. Good engine start. Highest EGT on start 640, rolled back to 620 after start then climbed steadily to 695. 737 Classic idle range is 450-650. Back to the chocks. Canceled awaiting engine shop. Bro you haven't hit 100 hours yet? Fly slower!! |
| So... I have received an interview invite with a legacy airline. The interview is a little over 3 weeks out. Ive been receiving some coaching over the past year from a couple of the interview prep companies but it's time to put it into high gear. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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Originally Posted By disco_jon75: So... I have received an interview invite with a legacy airline. The interview is a little over 3 weeks out. Ive been receiving some coaching over the past year from a couple of the interview prep companies but it's time to put it into high gear. Good luck! I'm pulling for you. 
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"I will leave when I have your wounded." MAJ Kelly
| Interview day is tomorrow. Ive prepped with not one but two companies AND have a friend who was previously a coach at an interview company who has spent hours going over interview prep. I still can't help but feel unprepared. Imposter syndrome kicking in hard this evening. Send prayers. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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| A swing and a miss. Back to the batting cage. I'll keep updating applications, minus one for a year. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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Originally Posted By disco_jon75: A swing and a miss. Back to the batting cage. I'll keep updating applications, minus one for a year. It might have been a blessing in disguise... Keep flying and focus on being the best pilot you can be. Make sound decisions and learn from your mistakes. |
"I will leave when I have your wounded." MAJ Kelly
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Originally Posted By TimeOnTarget: It might have been a blessing in disguise... Keep flying and focus on being the best pilot you can be. Make sound decisions and learn from your mistakes. Master Caution and AUTO FAIL light on climbout today. Cabin altitude uncontrollable in STBY or Manual. Leveled off at 9000, brought her back and landed. Next jet had a TCAS fail light off/on most of the flight. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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Originally Posted By disco_jon75: Master Caution and AUTO FAIL light on climbout today. Cabin altitude uncontrollable in STBY or Manual. Leveled off at 9000, brought her back and landed. Next jet had a TCAS fail light off/on most of the flight. That's exactly what I am talking about. Smart move to level at 9. It is easy to get distracted and make the situation worse. Good job! |
"I will leave when I have your wounded." MAJ Kelly
| Our Director of Operations called after landing. Told me he was very pleased with how I handled it. Filled out an incident report in WBAT but not an ASAP. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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Got told today by my company's Director of Training and Chief Pilot that they'd both like to see me become a check airman next year. Lots to ponder on that. I was an instructor and evaluator on the MQ-1 and MQ-9... and I love teaching and actively do so as a Captain on my current equipment to the FOs I fly with... but I feel I'd be doing a disservice in stepping into that role before 1500 to 2000 hours in the left seat. Honestly, I don't want to be here that long. I turn 51 in January and need to get to the right destination. I think God needed me to learn some more before I move on... and He has plans for either a different destination or different timing with regards to the legacy that I was told to reapply in a year with. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
| Heading to RTAG as part of the volunteer staff. M&G with one legacy on Sat and another on Sunday morning. Fingers crossed I can convert one or both into interviews over the next couple months. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
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Wow. What a great rotation. All three FOs i flew with were former USAF (two fresh off of OE and the other just off consolidation). Very sharp. Two week rotation but our whole CVG team all grilled out together on Christmas day. This week was challenging... lots of low level windshear and Yesterday I got sent to take a tail to rescue a broken tail and take the broken tail to heavy maintenance. Plenty of abnormal things but my FO and I managed to find the pitfalls and avoid them. (Examples: Leaking APU, unknown weight on a ballast pallet, manual W&B, special procedure for a DMI'd bleed air issue, unfamiliar airport at night with really bad lighting and a tower that cant see us (Dothan). There's something cooking... all I can say is that if youre a praying type Id appreciate some prayers for support roughly 3 weeks from today. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
| Class date in just over a month from now! Basically 8 days of flying left at my current airline between some PTO/sick days that I have. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
Congratulations  Strangely enough, this very nice documentary showed up on my feed just a few days ago. How cosmic is that?  DHL A300 in the Cockpit: Flying Cargo Through the Night |
"Cogito, ergo armatum sum."
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Originally Posted By disco_jon75: Last flight hauling freight has been flown. I suspect I'll never fly a B-737-300/400 Classic again either. You will look back on the experience fondly, but flying newer airplanes is really nice! |
"I will leave when I have your wounded." MAJ Kelly
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Originally Posted By AA717driver: Never heard of the 100 hour curse. I got through all my CA upgrades with nothing besides the usual pax issues. Have fun, Jon! I tell the FO fly the approach, if she can safely land, then land, let me worry about the legality of the winds. We can go around and try again if we have to, but then we are min fuel. At the final approach fix we have 80 knots of cross wind, heavy rain. Jet on the ILS in back of us gets hit by lightning and diverts to Boston. We keep going. Tower never called the winds again. She touches down demonstrating a new max crosswind cert. Does a great job. No gates. LGA is now ground stop. We finally get a gate, 1/2 the people get off and are not getting back on. We get paperwork. We have 16 minutes to get gas, taxing and take off to be 16 hour duty day compliant and I decide I am not jumping through my ass to try and make it, not doable safely and message the dispatcher and tell them we are done, tell scheduling we need a hotel. I told the 60 people left that stayed that we are cancelled and they all clapped and were happy to get off the jet. They didn't want to go back to LGA either. Fun times. |
Mach
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Originally Posted By Mach: Congrats on your new job. I already told you earlier, but didn't check this thread. Thanks my friend... and thanks to the many of you who have mentored me along this journey. Just a couple days left until I head to orientation and indoc. |
Tanker Toad and Drone Jockey
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
On the ground:
Iraq: 2004, 2008, 2021
Afghanistan: 2006, 2008, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Horn of Africa: 2012-2013
