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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can an aspie get a job flying a plane? |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2009, 11:14 am
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| All said and done, I would not deprive yourself of the joys of aviation. Go get your private certificate and take it from there. You'll NEVER regret one hour of your flight time. Admittedly, there may be more challenges at the professional level, but Ive seen some awful NT pilots who have licenses. ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can an aspie get a job flying a plane? |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2009, 11:05 am
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| I didn't do it long enough to find out whether that would be so or not. I'm sure lots of pilots don't ever find it boring. I really enjoyed the sensation of flying, and liked seeing things from so high up, and enjoyed the appearance of the sky and clouds and so on, and I thought that might pr... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can an aspie get a job flying a plane? |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2009, 11:02 am
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| I don't see why not. Driving, riding, flying is about knowledge and control. The biggest issue for someone with AS is if they are symptomatic in such a way that in a crisis they would panic, ensuring disaster for themselves and others, because their AS prevents them from staying in control. I drive... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can an aspie get a job flying a plane? |
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Posted: 30 Sep 2009, 10:56 am
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| NTs don`t have the capability to think as fast as Aspies especially when complicated machinery,aircraft or computers are involved-perhaps NTs should leave the flying to us and stick to smiling and serving the coffee in the back of the plane. I agree with this comment. Most commerical flying is done... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can an aspie get a job flying a plane? |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2009, 1:38 pm
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| I once asked a pilot, he said flying a plane is all about pressing the right buttons on the computarized panel and checking the clocks all the time. He thought it was quite monotonous, boring and unchallenging for him. That's all I know... Very true. flying is exicitng at first but then gets very b... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Can an aspie get a job flying a plane? |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2009, 1:34 pm
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| Hi, I have a FAA commerical pilot certificate with single and multiengine ratings. I've also a CFI and CFII which allows me to teach both instrument and airplane skills. I'm a self-diagnosed aspie myself and never failed a checkride. Examiners and those checking me out have usually said I fly very w... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: acting |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2008, 3:52 pm
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Replies: 15
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| I relate with you guys. In my adolescent years and still slightly to this day, I found myself imitating a well respected frined who seemed smart and socially cool. I too had begun to act like him in many ways. Mannerisms, expressions, most things which were seemingly blank from my identity. I'd hear... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Any Aspie Pilots or Aviation Enthusiasts on the Board? |
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Posted: 24 Mar 2008, 3:48 pm
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| I wanted to be a pilot-sigh but I can't see full pixels out of one of my eyes-. I couldn't even pass the sight medical for a cessna- You may be able to get what's called a SODA or Statement of Demonstrated Ability. It's a medical waiver which allows you to obtain a medical under certain provisions.... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: acting |
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Posted: 21 Mar 2008, 10:29 am
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| "Acting is the shy man's revenge." 8) As shy and introveerted as I am, I feel I could do really well at acting. I did take a class in college and enjoyed it. I think there is somethign to be said for someone like myself who might flourish in such a setting. The weird thing is, I feel more comroftab... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: acting |
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Posted: 20 Mar 2008, 2:52 pm
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| Does anyone think that an Aspie could be a god actor/actress? |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: Getting a life. |
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Posted: 20 Mar 2008, 12:31 pm
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Replies: 35
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Try something out of the ordinary....
flight lessons!
Its super exhilerating and provides a sense of accomplishment and challenge. |
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Forum: Stats Topic: Occupation |
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Posted: 20 Mar 2008, 12:16 pm
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College graduate - sociology/psychology majors
Jobs Ive had:
Supermarket stockboy
Supermarket cashier
Pharmacy assistant
Accounting assistant
Office temp
Paralegal
Flight instructor
Litigation analyst (current job)
Art dabbler |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Any Aspie Pilots or Aviation Enthusiasts on the Board? |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2008, 8:58 pm
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| I used to fly and instruct out of FRG in Farmingdale, Long Island. Havent flown in like 2-3 years. I agree, it is very expensive to take lessons. For me to go from student pilot to acquiring all of my ratings and certificates up to CFI, took 6 years in total. I had to wait until I had more money to ... |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Any Aspie Pilots or Aviation Enthusiasts on the Board? |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2008, 5:57 pm
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cool. Im into planes as well. I actually have a commerical pilots certificate and a flight instructors certificate, but dont fly anymore. I'm still big into commercial aviation though.
So how many flihgt hours do you have from your lessons?
What did you like/dislike about flying.. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do all aspies look alike to you? |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2008, 5:40 pm
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| I definately seem to resemble some fo the physical traits mentioned throughout. I also want to mention that I have always been told I look a lot younger for my age. The yare usually off by 5-7 years. Like when I was 29, peoplewouldthink im around 22-23. Now that im 34, people say i look like im 26-27. |
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Topic: Any Aspie Pilots or Aviation Enthusiasts on the Board? |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2008, 5:01 pm
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Replies: 21
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| Just wondering if there's anyone into aviation or has a pilots license or perhaps is employed in aviation.... |
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