Flair Change!
Posted by jrlii@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 6 comments
After my first lesson over 4 years ago, I finally have my CPL. I procrastinated and had 2 month to spare before my written expired but it's been a long road. Now it's time to get in the right seat and see how that feels. Bonus: now I get to explain to everybody that this doesn't mean I can go fly for Delta immediately.
thomakob000@reddit
"Oh you're a commercial pilot? What airline do you fly for?!"
It'll never stop, by the way. I fly for a ULCC, don't plan on going elsewhere, and I get the "oh, I've never heard of them. When are you gonna fly for a real airline?"
I'm also a lowly three-striper. When you get to that point, be prepared for the classic "you're just the co-pilot? When are you gonna be the pilot?"
Congrats though!
minfremi@reddit
Your LCC is probably more well known than my blue and white Part 135 regional carrier.
jrlii@reddit (OP)
Thanks! I think the only time it would end if you're a captain on a wide-body for a legacy. Even if you fly for Southwest, people will still ask when you take the "next step".
320sim@reddit
When you finally get to that level, they ask when you’re going to retire
pilotshashi@reddit
Get ready for this, are you Pilot pilot?
rFlyingTower@reddit
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After my first lesson over 4 years ago, I finally have my CPL. I procrastinated and had 2 month to spare before my written expired but it's been a long road. Now it's time to get in the right seat and see how that feels. Bonus: now I get to explain to everybody that this doesn't mean I can go fly for Delta immediately.
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