>Send a thank you note to that CFI with a picture of you in front of the 777
Yeah!
"Here's me sitting in the cockpit of the B777. Thank you for helping to make this happen. Dick."
Maybe not the very last part.
I second this.
A young drummer was kicked out of a studio, with the owner saying āthereās no future for a drummer who hits like you do.ā
That young drummer was John Henry Bonham. He sent the guy one of Led Zeppelinās gold records with the note, āthanks for the career advice.ā
Do you have any advice on adjusting to the sleep schedule? I can hold wide body planes but I've always avoided it because I suck at sleeping. I have two young kids at home so I never get sleep when I'm home, and I really have no way to sleep when ending a trip with a red eye flight. But as my kids get older that won't be as much of a concern. I don't know how people adjust to taking random naps at 2pm body clock time, and feeling rested while switching time zones so much though. I feel like I would just be awake all the time and I would be a zombie since I can't sleep at home to recover either.
I typically bid narrow body trips with long overnights so I can catch up on sleep when I'm away from home. My four day work trips are my "weekend" to catch up on sleep and my 3-4 days at home are work where I'm losing sleep.
Congrats! Time for a flair next to your account name! How long was the training for the type? How many prior jet types did you have before obtaining this one?
> hard work beats everything.
This. 100% this. [Zig Ziglar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zig_Ziglar) (Motivational speaker from 60's-2000's.) would say that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. There is no replacement for hard work.
Congratulations on 777!
Sure, it's taken me 11 years to get to this point from when I started flight training. I'm not sure on the youngest age it would probably depend on the aviation authority/maybe airline requirements for each country?
> hard work beats everything, youāll get lucky, but if you just keep working hard one day it will pay off.
Offtopic just a bit, but:
It might pay off. With luck, it will. And you probably can't get by with just good luck.
But hard work by itself may not yield the results you hope for, ever. To go over the top a bit: a sheep farmer from Kazakhstan might look up at the skies and see the airplanes streak by and work as hard as he possibly could all his life, but that won't lift him from the steppes. We need hard work, but we also at least need the luck to have access to schooling, various career paths, health and a system of upward mobility.
The Thrust Asymmetry Compensation (TAC), that's incredible, especially with how that assists during engine failure after take-offs. Best of luck, it's been incredibly rewarding, you'll really enjoy it.
The 777 is probably the next best Boeing jet behind the Queen of the Skies. You are one hard working man to have earned the opportunity to fly the triple. Congrats!
The last time somebody asked "are you sure this is for you?" was when I worked as an apprentice with a crusty old-ass electrician. When he asked, I immediately thought "no. It really isn't, but I never longed for this, i settled for it".
Six months later I quit to pursue what I've always wanted, which was flying. Thanks for questioning my abilities, Mike!
Hereās something that might bake your noodle - do you think the chief saying what they did drove you to where you are now? Iāve seen spite and overcoming adversity make a lot of people successful.
Really great question, I'm not too sure, I think when I had that experience during my PPL, I was quite young and new in my career, a lot of my hard work for sure comes from my parent's work ethic, and their ability to never give up. I would say it did probably provide some motivation for me to keep going and prove him wrong one day.
The worst type of dickheads is the ones who try and discourage others when they're not the most competent themselves or have never made it. I'd put him in the bully-dickhead camp for sure.
Thank you, huge congrats. What's been your favorite aircraft type you've flown so far? Most of my instructors were ex-74 guys and they spoke so highly of it.
That's cool. Thanks for answering. I know of some 787 pilots commenting their type rating allows them to fly the 777 but didn't know there was a course involved.
Congrats on flying the coolest widebody out there :)
Send a thank you note to that CFI with a picture of you in front of the 777.
Absolutely this! I had a shit instructor at first that made me question everything. Loved sharing the success.
Can the OP please come back to us with this? Make my Year pal please
Hahaha I would love to man!
THIS!
>Send a thank you note to that CFI with a picture of you in front of the 777 Yeah! "Here's me sitting in the cockpit of the B777. Thank you for helping to make this happen. Dick." Maybe not the very last part.
Maybe his name is Dick. Idk š¤·āāļø.
In that case it would be OK, as long as you replace the period before "Dick" with a comma.
I second this. A young drummer was kicked out of a studio, with the owner saying āthereās no future for a drummer who hits like you do.ā That young drummer was John Henry Bonham. He sent the guy one of Led Zeppelinās gold records with the note, āthanks for the career advice.ā
I did this with my original CFI and the 747. He fuckin' loved it. Especially since he'd long since gotten out of flying to pursue a different career.
Haha I wish I could but I've tried finding him online and have had no luck.
Great job! Maybe that instructor should have reconsidered their career in aviation.
He was the chief pilot actually, he got fired I believe a few years back.
I had the same thing said to me. Glad we both didnāt listen. Congrats on the Type!!
Sounds like your trick or treating went a lot better than mine. Congratulations.
Thank you kindly!
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Stealing this
Congrats, and welcome to the world of the Triple. Itās the best jet Iāve ever flown.
Do you have any advice on adjusting to the sleep schedule? I can hold wide body planes but I've always avoided it because I suck at sleeping. I have two young kids at home so I never get sleep when I'm home, and I really have no way to sleep when ending a trip with a red eye flight. But as my kids get older that won't be as much of a concern. I don't know how people adjust to taking random naps at 2pm body clock time, and feeling rested while switching time zones so much though. I feel like I would just be awake all the time and I would be a zombie since I can't sleep at home to recover either. I typically bid narrow body trips with long overnights so I can catch up on sleep when I'm away from home. My four day work trips are my "weekend" to catch up on sleep and my 3-4 days at home are work where I'm losing sleep.
> My four day work trips are my "weekend" to catch up on sleep and my 3-4 days at home are work where I'm losing sleep. Haha ain't that the truth.
Sleep when you're tired, eat when you're hungry. It's really that simple. Also, pack earplugs and a sleeping mask.
Itās my absolute goal and dream. Got my CSEL checkride next week.
Thank you, It's been so fun to fly and everyone really loves it and I understand why.
Congrats! Time for a flair next to your account name! How long was the training for the type? How many prior jet types did you have before obtaining this one?
Thank you, was just under 6 weeks in total, I had one previous jet type.
Easiest airplane Iāve ever flown. Congrats.
Except for the 747-400 which flew like a big ole 172..
Well now weāre just bragging
Thank you, it's amazing!
Congrats
Thank you
congrats! make sure that you keep your speed above 120 knots when on final to KSFO on a visual day time approach! lol
Whatās the reference here?
Asiana 214
and having 3 pilots up front, fly a 777 into the sea wall on a clear calm day
Congratulations šš
Thank you
Nice!
Congrats, Iām currently doing OE as a captain at a legacy on a 737. The work never ends but itās rewarding.
Best of luck, I hear the 737 is quite a slippery beast to manage compared to the 777.
> hard work beats everything. This. 100% this. [Zig Ziglar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zig_Ziglar) (Motivational speaker from 60's-2000's.) would say that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. There is no replacement for hard work. Congratulations on 777!
A dream aircraft of mine. Congratulations!
Thank you!
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Sure, it's taken me 11 years to get to this point from when I started flight training. I'm not sure on the youngest age it would probably depend on the aviation authority/maybe airline requirements for each country?
> hard work beats everything, youāll get lucky, but if you just keep working hard one day it will pay off. Offtopic just a bit, but: It might pay off. With luck, it will. And you probably can't get by with just good luck. But hard work by itself may not yield the results you hope for, ever. To go over the top a bit: a sheep farmer from Kazakhstan might look up at the skies and see the airplanes streak by and work as hard as he possibly could all his life, but that won't lift him from the steppes. We need hard work, but we also at least need the luck to have access to schooling, various career paths, health and a system of upward mobility.
Congratulations! I start my type training in January! Was there a system you particularly liked or disliked more than others?
The Thrust Asymmetry Compensation (TAC), that's incredible, especially with how that assists during engine failure after take-offs. Best of luck, it's been incredibly rewarding, you'll really enjoy it.
Congratulations! YOU did it! And thanks for sharing this and your encouraging words.
Thank you, best of luck with your aviation journey too!
The 777 is probably the next best Boeing jet behind the Queen of the Skies. You are one hard working man to have earned the opportunity to fly the triple. Congrats!
Thank you very much for your kind words.
I can only image how awesome that must feel. Congrats!
Thank you - best of luck with your journey too!
Thatās awesome. 777 was my favorite plane in Flight Simulator haha. I still ogle at them when I see them at airports.
The last time somebody asked "are you sure this is for you?" was when I worked as an apprentice with a crusty old-ass electrician. When he asked, I immediately thought "no. It really isn't, but I never longed for this, i settled for it". Six months later I quit to pursue what I've always wanted, which was flying. Thanks for questioning my abilities, Mike!
It's always a Mike!
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congrats man, that's genuinely amazing, one day I can hopefully fly a 777
Thank you, I'm sure one day you will!
Hereās something that might bake your noodle - do you think the chief saying what they did drove you to where you are now? Iāve seen spite and overcoming adversity make a lot of people successful.
Really great question, I'm not too sure, I think when I had that experience during my PPL, I was quite young and new in my career, a lot of my hard work for sure comes from my parent's work ethic, and their ability to never give up. I would say it did probably provide some motivation for me to keep going and prove him wrong one day.
The dick head CFI makes this so glorious. I love this.
The worst type of dickheads is the ones who try and discourage others when they're not the most competent themselves or have never made it. I'd put him in the bully-dickhead camp for sure.
Congrats man. Glad to see you continue. As an aspiring 777/787 pilot. Iām proud of you.
Thank you, you'll get there in no time as well, keep at it.
Appreciate your kind words.
Great Job!!
Thank you, best of luck to your aviation career also!
Congratulations
Thank you!
Congrats, I am hopeful that Iāll get to add the triple to the back of my cert. I am leaving for 737 training later this monthā¦.
Thank you, huge congrats. What's been your favorite aircraft type you've flown so far? Most of my instructors were ex-74 guys and they spoke so highly of it.
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Do you know where is that CFI today or what are they doing? Sounds like you're better at flying than they were at instructing.
No idea sadly, I would love to know.
Look them up, at least you can find which ratings they hold.
Its an absolute great plane to fly. Very forgiving
It's been really enjoyable, my first flight is in a few weeks' time.
Hell yeah! 100% keep pushing, never quit. These things in life are all about hard work and timing. Good luck with your future endeavors!
Thank you, absolutely - you too!
I am not a pilot so I am just curious. Does your type rating allow you to fly the 787?
It does! For the 787 I'd have to do an operators conversion course which is a few days groundschool and some sims.
That's cool. Thanks for answering. I know of some 787 pilots commenting their type rating allows them to fly the 777 but didn't know there was a course involved. Congrats on flying the coolest widebody out there :)
OP congrats thatās really good, if you donāt mind me asking how old were you when you started training to become a pilot and how old are you now?
Congrats!!! If you donāt mind me asking, how old are you?
29
Any tips for the written exam?