PILOTS

As a Dreamflight member you will have the opportunity to fly the DC-3 for FREE during air shows, scenic rides or position flights. You will also have the opportunity to rent the DC-3 at a very discounted rate for personnel use. Our members have used Rose to fly friends and family to Las Vegas for the weekend, Catalina island, Big Bear and many other destinations.

As you are aware, we have recently been featured on an NBC TV series as well as a very nice segment on Discovery Travel Channel.  We are currently set for another static shoot for a movie at Corona.  We expect more of these type of opportunities to come up this summer - possibly even a flight to Europe in December (geez, what a lunatic idea <g><g>). If you want to take advantage of these opportunities, you must participate with us on an on-going basis.

SCENIC FLIGHTS:  As you are aware, we are subject to the mandated Drug/Alcohol compliance programs.  All pilots who want to fly scenic flights MUST be currently in our program.  If you are not, you will not be able to fly.  If there is a question about your currency, please call Betty or me to see if you are on the list.

CURRENCY:  You must be current according to the FAR's to fly the scenic flights.  You do not need to be current to fly to and fro but for any paying passenger flights you need to have met the requirements of FARs.  In that regard, we have never charged a monthly dues or assessment to maintain your status as a DreamFlight Pilot.  It is your responsibility to either fly on a non-revenue flight to maintain currency or plan a time to come out to get current.  It normally only takes approx one hour for minimum currency in the DC-3.

DRESS:  Everyone has been very professional about this.  We need to continue that way and always dress appropriately for the occasion.  For flying, we need to wear the DF polo shirt or a 'Captain's' shirt with epulets when there are passengers on board.  Your DF polo needs to be of 'recent vintage'.  We pass these on to pilots for our cost

TIMELINESS:  It is very important that we operate in a professional manner.  It is my belief that we need to be ready to go - all pre-flight, route planning, etc. completed one hour before the time set for departure.  We normally always have lots and lots of fun at the air shows, etc. during the time that we are not flying.  The time for flying needs to be directed toward that.  If you cannot commit to prep time as necessary then we need to discuss that