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Title: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on September 22, 2016, 10:44:20 AM
Hey Guys,

Please post Here if you are Attending ot not attending Worldflight 2016.  If you are attending, Please confirm your availability, not your flights. Kyle and I need to know when you can be assigned flights, as we are short on pilots, and need to get this wrapped up!  Only 45 Days Left to the MAIN EVENT.

If your not sure yet, and need convincing...  WOW.. Just have a look at our pictures from previous years!!!

Trev
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: RayS on September 22, 2016, 11:04:33 AM
I'll be there:

ARR 11-05-16 10:30a
DEP 11-13-16   7:05a
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: FredK on September 22, 2016, 12:31:22 PM
I will be driving down from Virginia this year.

My plan is to arrive at Sam's by 11:00 am on Sunday and will stay around through the end of the week.

My schedule is very flexible.....however assume that I am NOT available on Tuesday morning, all day Wednesday, and Thursday morning as I have other plans for those times.  Those unavailable times (except Wednesday) can be tweaked if necessary.  I want to get some golfing in when I'm down there.

Looking forward to it!

Fred K
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: dougsnow on September 22, 2016, 01:33:54 PM
Most certainly - arrive the friday prior, leave the tuesday afterwards...

Anyone needs a ride from TPA, I arrive around 630p on the cargo side.
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: gjha97 on September 23, 2016, 02:12:09 AM
I'll be there on the 6th (by 9am) and staying thru the 7th (until 7pm) and back again on the 11th (9am til 7pm).

Available for: 1605-1612 and 1641-1642

Bid for:1606, 1612 & 1641

GH
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: sagrada737 on September 23, 2016, 07:50:46 AM
Hi Guys... Mike Sherick here...

I will be arriving Tampa late afternoon on Sunday, Nov 6th.   I plan on staying for a couple of days, Nov 7th and 8th,
then I will depart Wednesday, Nov 9th.

Looking forward to participating in this year's WF event.

Mike
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Vincent T. on September 23, 2016, 09:04:53 AM
Hello everyone,

I am Vincent from Nashville. I look forward to be there between 5th morning and 7th night, I plan to head back on 8th so could stretch in for a red-eye :) on 7th pm/8th am.

I will re-post if I can change my schedule.

This is the first time I will be participating here, I have flown WF flights earlier from my home computer Sim. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Vincent
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Sam Llorca on September 23, 2016, 09:44:10 AM
You are welcome Vincent,

Glad to have you with us in November.

Cheers!
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Caflyt on September 23, 2016, 12:03:06 PM
 I am trying to work out the days now but it looks like I might be able to make it the end of the week. Possibly Friday and Saturday 11th and 12th.
My anniversary always falls on that week so it gets a little tricky. I'm sure you understand.
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on September 23, 2016, 12:50:09 PM
Thanks, we will put that in the system for you now. But please see if you can narrow that down. I understand it can be difficult with your anniversary but it is hard to change the schedule once it is done. Not just about moving one person lol.

I am glad your going to make it this year though. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Trev
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: KyleH on September 23, 2016, 02:26:47 PM
Hi All,

It would be helpful if everyone could give the range of flights that they will be available for. Eg. 1614 to 1625.
Alternatively an arrival time and departure time from the facility would work.

Otherwise if all you say is 'I'll be there on the 9th', you may get a flight leaving at 2am EST.   :P
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Sam Llorca on September 23, 2016, 03:03:12 PM
Thank you Kyle I agree with you.

Cheers!
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: FredK on September 23, 2016, 05:21:39 PM
Just to make a suggestion....

In the spirit of this event we should strive to achieve a balanced schedule for each pilot with regards to daytime vs. red eye assignments while still achieving respectable coverage of the red eye flights.

In that regard why not make it mandatory for each pilot to cover at least one red eye flight for each 2 days or less that they participate.  For example, if you are there for 2 days or less you need to cover at least 1 red eye flight,  if you are there 4 days or less you need to cover 2 red eyes, if you are there for the full week you need to cover 3, etc. 

That will make the scheduling process a bit easier I think.

I define a red eye flight as a segment that occurs fully or partially between 12:00 midnight - 7:00 am.

Obviously if there are many of us who would prefer to fly through the night this is not an issue, but I do not think that is the case basis previous years scheduling coverage.  How do we get that coverage in a fair way?

So I would suggest that we make it mandatory that each of us specifically define our red eye availability as well.

I fully appreciate that there is no easy way to sort this out....but making it into a democratic process will only exacerbate the process.  Perhaps it is best to just publish a schedule taking the above guidelines into account, then let individuals challenge such if they really feel they have not been given a fair shake vs. the others.

Fred K
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: dougsnow on September 24, 2016, 03:57:08 AM

Available 1601 to 1645

Bid as FO 1605, 1606, 1623, 1629, 1630, 1637, 1638. Bid as CA 1618.

Will fly any open time. Day night don't care. CA or FO.
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on September 24, 2016, 04:29:37 AM
Fred

Great idea, but we kinda have a different solution this year. As with anything there are some people with health issues that can't do those kinds of flights. Also some people are working/school that can't. So why we are doing it taking those people and giving them a couple generic flights.  Everyone else goes into a computer program that based on their seniority the program will assign their flights. (Like a real flight department would) those that will get assigned the late night flights clearly will get more flight time then those who can't. But it is a trade off.

In the past 3 years working with everyone's schedules it takes me An average of 30 hours to get the schedule sorted.

We are trying to streamline this process this year.

The flight list is posted at Workdflightusa.com. If you can all put the range of flightnymbers on this list as Kyle suggested that will help us all out.

You guys all Rock! This year is going to be a blast

Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on September 24, 2016, 04:30:58 AM
Trev

1601 - 1645
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: FredK on September 24, 2016, 08:41:12 AM
1603 - 1615
1618 - 1621
1632 - 1645

Bid 1610 and 1611

Fred K
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: RayS on September 25, 2016, 12:22:27 PM
1601-1645

Would love 1605,1606, either seat.

Dont forget we gain an hour on Sunday, and then martial law starts wednesday morning after the election.
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Sam Llorca on September 26, 2016, 11:08:28 AM
1601-1645

bid, 1612, or  1613, or 1614 or 1615.  only one of them, is your call Trevor!

I don't do red eyes flights very well BUT I'm available if needed!

Sam
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: KyleH on September 26, 2016, 03:59:47 PM
LOL Sam.
Your #1 on the seniority list. You can have whatever ones you want. Do you just want 1 of those or all 4? Or give me an order of preference.
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Alberto620 on September 27, 2016, 07:30:12 PM
Hello Kyle,

I believe Trev passed on my plans, but here they are again:
Nov. 5 thru Nov. 7 early afternoon.  Also, Nov. 10 late evening thru Nov. 12.  Since I'll be flying in, I am planning to spend no more than 2 nights hotel stay in either one of those blocks.  I can do red-eye flights.  Again, please keep in mind I am a newbie!

Thank you!
Albert
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: RobbyT on September 28, 2016, 01:03:27 PM
I can be there Tuesday afternoon through Friday evening.  I'm good with red eyes, work nights.  :rock:
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: jpincmh on September 30, 2016, 06:11:37 AM
Hello Trevor & Kyle,

I am brand new to this website and WorldFlight event. I would like to participate but I'm not sure if I should just be a Co-Pilot or observer. My experience is very limited and I don't want to slow things down or get in the way of the expert pilots.

I will be in Sarasota from Nov. 6th thru Nov. 8th. I prefer a flight on Nov. 6th but (If needed) I would be available on the 7th and 8th. I am available anytime mornings, afternoons, and early evenings on any of those dates. I apologize for not being available for any red eye flights.

I would also like to thank Sam for introducing me to this event.

Thank you,
John

 
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on September 30, 2016, 08:17:38 AM
Hi John,

Sorry I must have missed you..  I sent you a PM.  Please respond as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: jfuenmayor on October 03, 2016, 07:55:23 AM
Hi everyone.

After arranging and re arranging my schedule, I have been able to take the whole week, so given that this would be my first time there, and though I have a considerable amount of hours in my B737-800 Sim ( no motion ), plus an  IFR rating,  I am ready to bite the bullet and "ride red". I am not sure if it is too late to bid for a flight, but like I say, one has "to fly low " before you can "climb high". So I will adapt to whatever is available.
I look forward to meeting you all.

Joaquin.
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on October 03, 2016, 09:13:57 AM
Kyle ???

LOL Hope you haven't locked the Sched yet ha ha ha.  Just Kidding Joaquin....  More than happy to have you attend and keep us up all night :) 

Please email me a copy of your email donation confirmation when you have completed it.

ALL PILOTS...  Friday will be the last day for Registrations, the Sched will be finalized this coming week.

Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on October 03, 2016, 09:26:43 AM
ALL - Who am I Missing?



Crew List: 2016
NAME     (PILOT ID) | Jump Seat Guest ($100.00) | Guest Pilot ($200.00)
COCKPITBUILDERS TEAM #1$100.00+ Guest$200.00+ Guest
Sam Llorca (001)
Bob Reed (002)
Trevor Hale (003)
Kyle Hathaway (004)
Ray Sotkiewicz -CR (005)
Fred Kurasiewicz (006)
Doug Snow - LC (007)
Logan Schanie (008)
Mike Sherick (009)
Colin Levy (010)
Greg Hembree (011)
Rob T  (012)
Joaquin Fuenmayor (013)
Avi Herskowitz (014)
Vincent Thomas (015)
Alberto Zaharias (016)
John (Colombus, OH)  (017)
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: jfuenmayor on October 03, 2016, 11:41:25 AM
I actually made the donation before posting, but here it is.
And Thanks.

Joaquin
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on October 03, 2016, 03:27:39 PM
Thanks bud. Appreciate it.



I will update the list on the worldflightusa website in the next couple days.
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: jfuenmayor on October 06, 2016, 04:11:08 AM
Hi everyone

After making some preparations for Matthew, and because I have a forced day off, Trevor, I couldn't but notice that I got the lucky number, "13" in the pilot list  :). If I was superstitious I would be arranging some "enchantments".

On the light side, I get to fly into the storm from KMIA this AM. I am planning sort of a  hurricaine hunter flight plan. I do not anticipate the  winds stronger than 35-45 Kts where I am located, since I am a bit south of Downtown Miami so it is unlikely that I will loose power and may be able to complete the flight.

Cheers
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on October 06, 2016, 04:21:26 AM
Joaquin, thats hilarious...  I guess it just worked out that way.  Lucky Number 13 should be ok :)  You never know though.

Good luck on your flight, and I hope you will be able to keep the blue side up.

Trev
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: XOrionFE on October 09, 2016, 08:04:01 PM
Trev,

I see a lot about southern team schedule and such but nothing about northern team.. 

Are we to send donations using the same method?   All goes to same charity correct?   I assume we are all the same usa team but just two different flights giving more opprtunity to expand donation geography?  I dont see anything about Rob's sim on the site but only Sams?

Scott
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: Trevor Hale on October 10, 2016, 05:56:19 AM
Scott.

You would have to ask Rob. I am not sure what he and Bob setup.

Trev
Title: Re: WORLDFLIGHT 2016 Pilot Confirmations
Post by: RayS on October 11, 2016, 08:20:13 AM
Quote from: Trevor Hale on October 06, 2016, 04:21:26 AM
Joaquin, thats hilarious...  I guess it just worked out that way.  Lucky Number 13 should be ok :)  You never know though.

...unless you're paired up with me... then... yeah... 13 not so lucky ;-)