First of all, my regards to those that lost their jobs. Neverfail, I don't get it?? Do you know how these guys live? I'm sure that ironing the Polo shirt and Dockers is a priority when it's -30 ish. Better put bars on to go haul water or chop wood. Come on...most of the clientel signed their names w...

Paying your dues...seeing exactly what an employer can get out of you without complaint. If you're a newbie in the industry, your tolerance for this is a little higher. I find after a few years at this...I'm still paying my dues. I suppose with this career you always are in a way. Paying an arm and ...

Northern Flyer, First of all, not ALL aircraft have an ADF. Whether or not the aircraft is equipped with a 'functioning' ADF is another matter. Secondly, in my experience instructing, and I've been at this for a while, not many student pilots are proficient using an ADF initially. Thirdly, seeing as...

DKO, First of all 4625 by 50 ft is ample for a KA. Secondly, having been one of those 'clowns' as you so eloquently put it can vouch that the runway condition was obtained by another pilot that landed just prior. All options were examined and safety was the top priority. They say ignorance is bliss,...

I have to agree with upn@m on this one. One of the better things about instructing is watching your students progress and do well. Career instructor or charter bound - you have to have a certain level of pride in what you do or there is no point in doing it. Yes, the pay sucks. It is crap in the win...