Welcome - The Rookie Thread
Welcome - The Rookie Thread
New comer here (or seasoned, but somehow missed this)? Well, here's The Rookie Thread for you to introduce yourself to our community forums.
I saw one of these threads on another board and just thought it would be interesting to hear people in the community tell us a little about themselves and what they do in real life. Sort of an introduction to whom you are.
Me, I'm a 29-year old airline pilot for Mesa Air Group flying an Embraer 145 regional jet. When I'm out flying in the real world, I sometimes cannot wait to get back home and strap on a "fake" jet. I know I'm not alone feeling this way, otherwise I'd have to claim insanity! Been flying flightsims and combat flightsims since back in the mid 80's, so I couldn't tell you how much time I've killed with a joystick over the years, (but it's a lot).
I saw one of these threads on another board and just thought it would be interesting to hear people in the community tell us a little about themselves and what they do in real life. Sort of an introduction to whom you are.
Me, I'm a 29-year old airline pilot for Mesa Air Group flying an Embraer 145 regional jet. When I'm out flying in the real world, I sometimes cannot wait to get back home and strap on a "fake" jet. I know I'm not alone feeling this way, otherwise I'd have to claim insanity! Been flying flightsims and combat flightsims since back in the mid 80's, so I couldn't tell you how much time I've killed with a joystick over the years, (but it's a lot).
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34 year old Health & Safety Manager in London, England.
I wanted to go into the RAF when I was young, but flunked a lot of things at school, so lost that dream, and regretted it ever since.
I'm currently sitting a Masters degree in Occupational Safety & Health and have recently had twin boys born in January
I wanted to go into the RAF when I was young, but flunked a lot of things at school, so lost that dream, and regretted it ever since.
I'm currently sitting a Masters degree in Occupational Safety & Health and have recently had twin boys born in January
I'm 48 years old, I own a small construction supply company specializing in diamond cutting tools (for cutting concrete, asphalt, granite etc).
...Then I crawl into my very real cockpit, grab the real stick and throttle, and fly with real pilots...in fake jets. Oh well, three out of four ain't bad!
...Then I crawl into my very real cockpit, grab the real stick and throttle, and fly with real pilots...in fake jets. Oh well, three out of four ain't bad!
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46 year old Captain with Southwest Airlines based in Phoenix, AZ. 'Been at SWA for 13 years, Horizon Air in Portland, OR for one year; USAF for 7 years before that: 4 years T-38 instructor, and 3 as a C-5 A/B Aircraft Commander. And to Ells, welcome to the twins club! We have almost 10 year old twin boys and a 6 year old boy. Most important of all is a wonderful wife who supports my chasing . . .no, living the dream of being a Thunderbird Boss/Leader.
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PS: Gunner, you crack me up!! Well said!!
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PS: Gunner, you crack me up!! Well said!!
25 in a few weeks, SSgt in the USAF working on the F-16 Fuel Systems, stationed at Kunsan AB ROK. I have had the chance to ride in the backseat of the F-16 on a few occasions pulling 9.5's, breaking the sound barrier and flying the jet as well. Soon PCSing to Nellis, Las Vegas in September just in time for their Air Show
Currently flying the atari game "F4AF."
Currently flying the atari game "F4AF."
53 yr old Captain/Battalion chief with the Delta Fire Dept on the west coast of Canada. 27 years service so a couple of more years and it's play time, all the time.
I have 2 boys, 22 and 26 yrs old. The youngest just got married and the older one lives with his girlfriend. My wife loves to read her books while I fly the virtual skys. Life is good.
I have 2 boys, 22 and 26 yrs old. The youngest just got married and the older one lives with his girlfriend. My wife loves to read her books while I fly the virtual skys. Life is good.
33 in Vegas. Got a degree in Culinary Arts long ago, decided I didn't like it, floated around a bit. Landed at America West Airlines in Vegas as a ramper, now a team lead/weight & balance/loadmaster. Rebelling and refuse to say I'm employed by US Airways. Loaded probably all of Lawndats co.s planes that are in America West/US Airways colors, and ALL (I think) of the America West fleet. Single Engine Private Pilot that hasn't flown in like 3 years.
My name is Jonathan McKnight, call sign "Tubs". I am currently a student in high school, starting senior year august 24th of 2009. I am currently achieving my pilot's license. I enjoy playing paintball, fixing various items, flying (virtually and real), and enjoy doing physics. I plan on attending college after completion of high school. Thinking of major in a multimedia degree or possibly aviation, but hopeful to become a commercial pilot. I reside in Abilene, Texas.
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Im 25, Started out in the Army as a blackhawk crew cheif...Spent five years fueling planes at the Hunstville International Airport, one of which days was the most awesome, we got to fuel the blue angels when they came for the air show...Now Im a Service Tech at a phone/data company.
Radar
(I have 2 real life callsigns also Suicidehigh, and Jester. Pilots are so mean sometimes...)
Radar
(I have 2 real life callsigns also Suicidehigh, and Jester. Pilots are so mean sometimes...)