WORLDFLIGHT 2019 - FLIGHT BIDS

[Trevor Hale]

Hi Again Everyone..  Ok, so We are going to start Accepting Flight Bids, BUT WAIT!!!!... 

Before you make a bid for a flight please understand the following information and guidelines.  The Schedule is made up by an automated program, similar to that which the airlines would use and was programmed by our Chief Pilot (Kyle Hathaway).  That means likely the program will favor his bids...  Just kidding.

In any case the program will take into account many different factors to create the Schedule.  This include but are not limited to (Number of years you have been attending, Flight experience, First come first serve, your Bid list, and how much money you donate to the charity) Ok I am just kidding about the last one.

But the important thing to realize is if you are showing up to the event for only one day, this doesn't mean you will get the same amount of flights say that someone else gets that is there for the entire 7 days. We do our best to accommodate knowing having more people show up over the total length of the event is better than only having a few people show up for the entire event.  We have never to date, had anyone complain about the schedule, and of course as in real life, you can switch with other pilots as long as the Chief Pilot Has been notified in advance.

With all that being said, I must also make it known, that Until your Pilot Donations are in, None of your flight bids will be entered into the system, and if someone else makes a Bid for a flight you want....  It will count against you if your pilot donation hasn't been made yet. You should be noted too that just because you BID a flight, a more experienced Pilot May take that Bid away from you.  Bids aren't Guaranteed Flights, but I don't think we have ever had any complaints.

**  YOU DO NOT NEED TO BID FLIGHTS - IF YOU DON'T BID THE SYSTEM WILL STILL ISSUE YOU FLIGHTS, BIDDING IS ONLY FOR FAVORITE FLIGHTS TO DO **

Here is the Schedule, and Happy Bidding!

Trev

[Trevor Hale]

Flight Bid - Trevor Hale

WF1901 #1. YSSY - NZCH - First Flight - Opening Leg
WF1907 #2. KDEN - KLAS - Denver to Vegas
WF1912 #3. KRSW - MMUN - Fort Myers to Cancun

[KyleH]

Hi all.
Just an FYI that each pilot is only allotted 10 bid slots. The system will throw away any bids after the 10th one is awarded.

[RayS]

My Bids:

1. WF1905
2. WF1906
3. WF1907
4. WF1912
5. WF1924
6. WF1939

The first 3 are back to back but if I get at least one of them, I'm happy.

As for the remainder, I'm good with any slot, any seat.

[bernard S]

just curious  using bid system normally based on seniority number   gow does it work with WF   date joined forum etc

[helloo]

So is this where you all get together at one location and switch off flying duties?  And those of us that do not attend can fly along as well?  All online?  ATC coverage?

[Trevor Hale]

just curious  using bid system normally based on seniority number   gow does it work with WF   date joined forum etc

Hi Bernard as above seniority is based on number of years in attendance to our worldflight event.  Combined with experience ie. can you knowledgeably do all functions fo/captain duties on your own if you were alone in the aircraft or do you require some assistance, lots of assistance or are you completely green.


Some people can completely function alone in a Cessna 152 but put the 738 in front of them and they will always be behind the aircraft. Obviously first year members are assigned a lower skill level until we observe their abilities.


Trev

[Trevor Hale]

So is this where you all get together at one location and switch off flying duties?  And those of us that do not attend can fly along as well?  All online?  ATC coverage?

Yes if you do some research on worldflight group or www.worldflightusa.com you will read about it. The auzzies have been doing it 19 years. We started in 2013. 100% atc online coverage for 7 days 24 hours a day straight.


And absolutely if your a vatsim member you can totally fly along with the groups.

[fsaviator]

Here's my bid for the time I know I will be there.

Any number of these will work.

WF1936
WF1938
WF1940
WF1942

If I can get there earlier on the 5th, I'll let you know when I know.

[dougsnow]

Just donated - thus my bid , all positions as FO:

1905
1910
1911
1914
1920
1934
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Then anything in open time after that...

[bernard S]

thats an excellent and full answer trev   i was just messing you... whats your safe word again   lol

[Trevor Hale]

thats an excellent and full answer trev   i was just messing you... whats your safe word again   lol

Lmfao. Safe word = Candycane lol.

[FredK]

1925
1927
1931
1934
1935
1939
1940
1942

Pretty much flexible though for Weds-Thurs-Fri.

Suggestion:  For the two 5+ hour flights on Sunday a dual crew assignment might be advisable.....those are both long, boring stretches over ocean.

Fred K

[Ryan]

Trevor,

Here are my bids:

Saturday   1902
Sunday   1905, 1906 or 1907
Monday   1910
Tuesday   1920
Wednesday   1927
Thursday   1934
Friday   1942

I'm fine with anything I get assigned. I'm available 24/7 every day and I'm a low man on the seniority list. 

I'm also more than happy to fly jump on any flight and be the "social media" officer whenever needed.

Also - throw Ray a bone and assign me to be his First Officer at least once so he can boss me around for a change...... LOL

Ryan

P.S. Team, a quick reminder to check your company's charitable giving policy.

My company matches charitable donations $1 for $1 so I took advantage of that and hopefully it gets approved.

[RayS]

Lmfao. Safe word = Candycane lol.

You're going to have to change that this year... Last year we all thought you were just hungry.

[RayS]

Also - throw Ray a bone and assign me to be his First Officer at least once so he can boss me around for a change...... LOL

Ryan

Your new nickname: "Busy Ryan" 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX1p-uB6Tco

[Trevor Hale]

Lmfao. Safe word = Candycane lol.

You're going to have to change that this year... Last year we all thought you were just hungry.

LMAO...  Yeah, I guess so..

[Trevor Hale]

I'm fine with anything I get assigned. I'm available 24/7 every day and I'm a low man on the seniority list. 

I'm also more than happy to fly jump on any flight and be the "social media" officer whenever needed.

Also - throw Ray a bone and assign me to be his First Officer at least once so he can boss me around for a change...... LOL

Ryan

Absolutely, I am sure we can manage to let Ray Boss you around for a change, but Ray's probably going to boss you around anyway Right seat or not LOL.
Actually with regard to the Social Media Duties, I appreciate that,  it will help keep a professional productive fun enviornment and does help to generate revenue for the kids.  Great stuff.

[jr2mey]

Morning Trev,

My bids are for
1. WF1905 observer seat
2. WF1907 right seat
3. WF1912
4. WF1924
5. WF1942

I'm pretty much open to any needs that require filling (24/7).

[Vincent T.]

I don't really have a flight that I want to do, but I can do the night flights

Here are some of them, but I would be glad to give up or (take more )

WF1903
WF1908
WF1910
WF1911
WF1915
WF1916
WF1921
WF1922
WF1925

I will be there till Wednesday night, but still making my travel plans and hotel etc. I plan to travel wit family.

Cheers, looking forward to seeing you all.

Regards,
Vincent

[gjha97]

Hey Trev,
Donation complete and my bids are:

WF 1906
WF 1907
WF 1911
WF 1912
WF 1920
WF 1924
WF 1939

Look forward to keeping the shiny side up with you in Nov!
Greg

[chillywillies]

WF1905
WF1906
WF1910
WF1912
WF1917
WF1923
WF1924
WF1925
WF1931
WF1939

Still not sure if attending but wanted to due my due diligence.

[dougsnow]

Do we have bid awards yet?

[jfuenmayor]

Hia to all:
Not been able to eve look at the schedule. had a mishap with the hard drive of my sim, had to install everything, what a pain. I will see if there is any room for me .
Cheers.

[Trevor Hale]

Hey Guys,

The Schedule is being finalized as we speak and should be out this week.

Thanks,

Trev