edspilot Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 I posted this to a thead, but thought because of my challenge to others, it deserved its own thread. To all of you low time and/or out of work helicopters pilots out there: Here is my offer, small but none the less an offer from me to you: If you wish to make a "road trip" for your job hunting/interviewing and you are close to or wish to come through central West Virginia, you are welcome to spend a few nights here. If you wish to base a few days out of here, at least you will not have to worry about having to pay for housing and meals while you are here. We can even go flying to get you back into the air some, if you have the time to spend. If all you want or need to do is just spend the night and head on, you are welcome. I have plenty of room. You will have your own privacy, internet, no smoking allowed and we are located in the beautiful mountains. I know it is not on the "beaten path" to everywhere but it is here and available to you, for the asking. Also, I challenge others out there to make any similar offer of assistance that you feel might help out an in need struggling out of work pilot. Heck, maybe we could help a few pilots travel across the country with little or no out-of-pocket living expenses and it would not cost any of us much. My Mother used to say; "Give until it feels good, then you know you have given enough." Keep your chin up and it will get better. My best, edspilot 2 Quote
RkyMtnHI Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 To all of you low time and/or out of work helicopters pilots out there: Here is my offer, small but none the less an offer from me to you: If you wish to make a "road trip" for your job hunting/interviewing and you are close to or wish to come through central West Virginia, you are welcome to spend a few nights here. If you wish to base a few days out of here, at least you will not have to worry about having to pay for housing and meals while you are here. AMAZING offer Dean, i applaud you and i'm in! Seriously, on both counts; I too will make the same offer and encourage others to do the same. First; I cannot tell you how many cool, influential folks have stayed with us, just to name a few; Lyn, Goldy, Mike Franz, Dexter... and others. Some were just passing thru looking for jobs and ended up working at another operation and became terrific industry contacts. Some were here for business in Denver and just wanted to network... this is a great idea Dean, and a good opportunity to give back and receive at the same time (karma). Second; I will take YOU up on a place to stay and come visit.. for those of you that don't know it, Dean is an amazing guy with an amazing career in Aviation.. someone that would be very good to know in all ways. aloha, dp 1 Quote
DynamicallyUnstable Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 What a great idea. I'm in as well, 40 min North of Detroit and here to help. I can't make the offer to go flying as I don't dictate when we fly but I can find out of we can do a ride a long if I am on hitch, Quote
clay Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Well, that sounds like a good plan. DP wont let me stay with him though.. something about standards. If I'm off hitch, and anyone needs a place in Houston, I'd extend the same offer, minus the flying part. but still, a nice bed to sleep is available. 1 Quote
rodrop Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Great comments/offers to people. This is the best of this forum. Now, how do I find a reason to go to WVa and North of Detroit??? Quote
wannabe87 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 @rodropWest Virginia is a very nice place! There is a reason to go for you haha, very pretty there. I would extend the same offer, but I will not really ever be home. Once I get settled down though, I too would offer the same! This is amazing that people are so willing to help others out! Quote
wannabe87 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 My life is about to be one long road trip here in two weeks, I will be driving trucks so I can save up to fly. Maybe after I figure out where I will be going I can try to meet up with some of the people on the forum. Try and make the most out of what Im doing while Im saving ya know! Quote
Goldy Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 What a great offer. More than a few pilots have slept on Goldy's spare couch or extra room. I'm open to make that a public offer. While I prefer gun crazy conservatives, I really dont care much for politics. So any pilot is welcome to "a free meal and a place to stay just North of LA." 13 miles due North to be exact. And yes, I have partaken of the spare room at DP's place. What a great group that is. Quote
Oil Pilot Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Clay, where in Houston do you live? If we're off at the same time we should drink a beer or shoot some guns. Quote
clay Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I'm down in League City, right between Houston and Galveston off i45 Quote
Oil Pilot Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 I'm down in League City, right between Houston and Galveston off i45 Good lord, we're practically neighbors. Headed home tonight. Quote
LT-collective Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 What a great offer. More than a few pilots have slept on Goldy's spare couch or extra room. I'm open to make that a public offer. While I prefer gun crazy conservatives, I really dont care much for politics. So any pilot is welcome to "a free meal and a place to stay just North of LA." 13 miles due North to be exact. I'm loving this community feeling, I hope good people from all regions speak up. Thanks Goldy for making Cali a little better, I hope some more west coasters help out. Quote
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