Finally it's happened!

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Finally it's happened!

Postby Cap'n Wannabe » Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:13 am

So, after 44 years of wanting it, a marriage and divorce, bringing up three kids on my own, a serious medical incident, and a number of false starts, I have finally landed myself my dream job!
Starting Wednesday, I am a professional pilot!
While I have worked as an instructor previously, I don't count that position simply because the mob I was working for was dodgy AF.....and those in the know will know who I'm talking about.
There is now a career path for me - recreation instructing, joy flights, GA instructing, VFR charter, and finally IFR charter.
I'll be flying many different aircraft - Jabiru's, Warriors, Archers, Bonanzas, Aztecs (that reminds me, HRT....come for a fly! :lol: :lol: ), Travelairs, Barons, Navajos, and Chieftains. Might even get to fly the Super Decathlon and PC-12.....one day.
To say I'm stoked is a *massive* understatement!
I can now pretend to do it TAC style with the big boys!!
Pretending to do it TAC style with the big boys since 1987
Also, we don't need no steenkin' VLATs!
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Re: Finally it's happened!

Postby oz rb fan » Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:36 pm

congrats Damo...great to hear.
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Re: Finally it's happened!

Postby tor lives » Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:00 pm

That's really good news mate, I am really happy for you.
You are a great bloke, and you deserve it.
When you find your dream job....embrace it , and enjoy every minute of it!!!
Now, where the hell are my Omega DC-10 decals? :D
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Re: Finally it's happened!

Postby hrtpaul » Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:54 pm

Great to hear numdnuts. And thank god I don't have to fix the planes you fly :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Head A/CAM Phantom Phanatic, Shit Stirrer and Karma Bus Driver toot toot :twisted:
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Re: Finally it's happened!

Postby Adam the Akrodude » Mon Feb 01, 2021 1:33 pm

Well done mate! No one more deserving after all your efforts!

Happy landings!
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Re: Finally it's happened!

Postby Cap'n Wannabe » Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:36 pm

So yesterday I did my first ever commercial operation.....a joyflight around the CBD.
Aircraft: PA-28 Archer VH-DDM
Passengers: Josh, Declan, and Nimi.

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Re: Finally it's happened!

Postby RayS » Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:04 pm

Nice one Damo!
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