Last day of IOE. Three quick legs and done. I walked down to the front desk at 4:50AM. The hotel gives breakfast bags for early departures. I made my choices of items the day prior and picked a muffin, banana and orange juice and that’s exactly what was waiting with my name on it. Van [...]

Another early morning show. The Captain I am flying with bids early morning starts….so that’s what I get. No big deal as after a cup of coffee I’m good to go. Full plane plus a jumpseater. The jumpseater was from mainline and agreed to take the jump versus a cabin seat so the gate agent [...]

Day 2 started early. Six AM van ride. Four leg day. I used to do 4 legs all the time. It’s been a while though. Captain’s leg. Blocked out 2 minutes early at 7:03AM. Since it was still somewhat early we didn’t have to deal with any flow restrictions. Smooth ride. An hour later he [...]

I had a 5:30AM report time. Left the hotel at 4:40AM as I wanted to eat breakfast first. I’ve been to this airport several times so I know my way around. It helps reduce the stress factor. I remember my first day of IOE 4 years ago. New job + New airport + New airplane [...]

I spent 2 days packing for my first trip in 2 months. I went over everything I thought I needed. Still forgot stuff. My wife was driving me to the airport (great perk of being married!) when I realized I forgot to pack shorts. I get bored on overnights and exercise. Eh. I stopped by [...]

In a few days a NOTAM will be issued. NOTAM – Due to extensive flight training by a pilot who’s been on the ground for more than two months, all pilots should use extreme caution in the vicinity of the following: THE ENTIRE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES Ha! Finally had my schedule loaded into my profile [...]